Posts Tagged Aromatherapy
Availability of scented products on the rise
PC Magazine has done an interesting review of a variety of scenting devices on the market. Products reviewed include scented USB drives, scented phones and phone cases, aromatherapy alarm clocks, USB oil burners, scented LED lights, scented pens, and a variety of other scent diffusers. More at PC Magazine
Add comment November 19, 2007
Climate-controlled golf carts include aromatherapy
A Dubai golf club is the first in the middle east to use climate-controlled, scented golf carts. The Coolwell G2 cart allows the user to insert a fragrance cartridge containing various botanical scents to help the golfers relax and sharpen their concentration, moods likely to enhance a golf game. The carts also offer dry air conditioning as well as heat for the winter months. The Coolwell G2 can be found at the Montgomerie, Dubai. Read more at AME Info
Add comment July 14, 2007
Origami phone identifies callers with scent
Forget about ring tones, Nokia’s got a concept phone in the works that will let users identify callers via user-customizable scents. And not only that, it’s flat and folded, like an origami paper airplane. The Nokia Scentsory cellphone idea also includes capabilities for wellness aromatherapy. Read more at Ubergizmo
Add comment June 16, 2007
Smelling lavender and rosemary may decrease effects of stress
Feeling stressed out? Sniff some lavender and rosemary, say scientists at Meikai University in Japan. A recent study indicates that the aromas of these two plants enhance free radical scavenging activity and decrease the hormone cortisol, protecting the body from oxidative stress. Previous studies of lavender and rosemary have looked at the effect of these essential oils on cognition and mood. Meikai University scientists are looking more deeply at the physiological responses that relate to lavender and rosemary’s therapeutic affects.
For more info, see PubMed
1 comment March 20, 2007
