Our Smell Sense and How Scent Stimulation Affects Accelerated
Learning Our smell sense affects our brain chemistry and changes
our moods in powerful ways. Certain types of scent stimulation
like food can disrupt the accelerated learning functions of our
brain. Chemical smells from air fresheners, perfume, and even
some essential oils can also be distracting and block learning.
Smells Form Powerful Memories Studies have been done on the
effects of smells on our brain chemistry and its tie to our
moods and emotions. It's a fascinating subject. I know someone
who started a company that works with major hotels, resorts and
casinos. His aroma therapy systems emit pre-selected aromas in
the environment that are reported to stimulate certain moods in
visitors. For example, at one resort, his system releases a
special "tropical blend" in the lobby that invokes noticeable
happy festive moods in its patrons. He's making a living simply
by triggering people's sense of smell and making them feel
happy! The Science Behind