It's fairly common knowledge that you can use fragrance to change your mood. But did you know it can also help with performance and memory?
Studies have shown that scented rooms can have a positive effect on such things as proofreading, computer programming and other "sustained attention tasks." Tasks were completed with greater accuracy in the scented rooms as compared with the non-scented rooms. Grapefruit, jasmine and lemon all help to reduce drowsiness and sustain attention.
Peppermint is piped into the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the afternoons to help re-invigorate the brokers.
College students can use mint and sage during finals week to fight exhaustion and boost memory and concentration while they study.
Geranium and bergamot have been used to relieve stress and tension in a variety of situations.
Tip of the Day: Take your UB Warmer and your favorite oils to work with you. You'll love it (and so will your co-workers).
*Aromatherapy and Performance from Prolitec.com
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Okay, well, I'm all in favor of something that'll boost my memory! :)
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