Clearing the way for a more well-defined inhale, eucalyptus invites a sense of clarity with each improved breath. It is known as a stimulant, promoting clarity, optimism, and self-confidence through its ability to stimulate the mind and engage with a sense of alertness and fresh perspective. With a less muddled mind, one might feel more able to take on new ideas and feel confident in doing so.

Native to Australia, the Eucalyptus tree grows tall with narrow long leaves and pale bark. Its leaves are potent with the essential oils, giving off a scent that is cultivated for medicinal and perfumery needs around the world. Originally used as a remedy for fevers and infections by Aboriginals, it first came to western knowledge for uses in flavoring and perfumery sometime in the early 1800s. By the 1850s, blue gum eucalyptus was under cultivation in the south of France, Algeria, and California, where it grows best in Mediterranean climates. Post WW1, it was also widely used as a common antiseptic and treatment for influenza patients suffering from respiratory issues.

The clear to light green eucalyptus essential oil is made from the tree leaves, which are harvested, dried and crushed. These are then distilled to release the essential oil, through steam distillation as pressurized steam extracts the essential oils from the botanicals. This brings out the notes of mint, wood, citrus, and the fresh clean aroma found in eucalyptus. Though over 700 species exist, generally they fall into three subcategories of eucalyptus, including lemon scented, fresh camphor, and peppermint. The narrow leaf Eucalyptus was the first oil of all to be produced commercially, with the first distillation production established outside of Melbourne in 1852.

Pungent, sharp green, airy, clean and fresh, Eucalyptus’ invigorating effects can be felt immediately upon experiencing the scent. Featured in Air Aroma’s newest fragrance, Iron Bark, this powerful essential oil helps bring clarity and inspiration when needed. With supporting notes of Ravensara, Cinnamon, and Tea Tree, Iron Bark is an elevated fresh scent that is like stepping onto an Australian coastal nature trail.

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Scientists have taught mice how to smell an odor entirely through the brain, essentially smelling an odor that does not exist. This study was published in the journal Science last week, and there’s still much to uncover in the innerworkings of the olfactory sense, but this is a big step for research. Much in the same way that scientists uncovered part of the brain’s visual code, soon we may be able to better understand exactly how we interpret and understand scent molecules.

Edmund Chong, a graduate student in neuroscience at New York University, conducted the research with his team. Odor carrying chemicals or real-world smells are difficult to manipulate directly, so instead of introducing a scent, having the subject smell it, and then study what happens, Chong instead used optogenetic stimulation to go straight to the brain to figure out how the brain interprets smell. 

Concentrating on the neurons in the olfactory bulb, where smells are perceived, mice were genetically modified to have those neurons illuminate and activate in response to blue light. Blue light was introduced in different patterns, and mice were rewarded with a drop of water if they went to the spout that was correlated with the target scent. The target scent, though not a real scent, was essentially communicated to the brain directly to ilicit a particular neuron response. One spout was used to respond to this specific pattern, and the other spout was used when any other odor was detected. They used different patterns to learn overtime which patterns of neurons corresponded to the target scent. In this way they were able to work out some of the details of just how the olfactory bulb represents odors and have the mice communicate that they had perceived the scent.

These types of research experiments; stimulating a brain in order to figure out its logics, has been around for a bit, notably in the middle of the 20th century with neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield, who used an electrical current to activate different areas on the surface of his patients’ brains. This discovery led to creating the sensation of a touch on the forearm even without being touched and having a closer look at the correct brain regions for these responses. 

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We have been asked to pause and distance from our normal lives in order to save and protect each other, a drastic but necessary action that has ripple effects towards a greater good. We hope that we can in some way make your time at home more peaceful and enjoyable by creating a scented atmosphere and perhaps provide inspiration as we move through these difficult times together.

As the world faces more virus-related challenges every day, our hearts are with all affected. As a family founded company and with a main office in NYC, we wanted to show our support for one of the hardest hit areas in the world and stand in solidarity with our first responders. We are eager to announce a new initiative that will provide support where it’s needed most right now.

From May 12 through June, Air Aroma will donate 5% of all purchases to the First Responders Children’s Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.

The fund was launched to help individuals and families of first responders who are struggling with the financial impacts of the pandemic, and helps move initiatives forward like distributing FDA-certified surgical grade masks to first responders, covering hotel room stays for safe quarantining, and distributing hand sanitizer and paying for funerals of first responders who have died from COVID-19. 

We are truly grateful to those who risk their lives for the greater good every day, who act with courage and humility to create a safer environment for us all. We cannot say thank you enough to our first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Air Aroma is a family founded and operated company, and for twenty years we have been passionate about lifting one another up, creating memorable experiences, and remaining diligent in our efforts towards a better future. The health and wellbeing of our local, national, and global community is of utmost important to us, and we are grateful to be in a position where we’re able to help and give back.

Thank you for your support, and we wish you and your families health and safety. We hope our scents can bring you a smile.

The Air Aroma Team.

For more information on the First Responders Children’s Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, please visit: https://1strcf.org 

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Park City Dental Spa uses all Eco friendly and non toxic chemicals on premises, so 100% natural essential oils were also a must for the aromatherapy experience. Bergamot Burst essential oil creates a clean and fresh feeling while relaxing guests at the Spa. 


“Park City Dental Spa offers a tranquil environment for our patients. The calming aromatherapy smells delivered by Air Aroma, not only set our office apart, but provides the tranquility we desire.”

Dr. Jim and Dawnetta Abraham

Enhancing the customer experience through the use of Essential Oils was important for Park City Dental Spa, and their customers are now enjoying every moment and keep coming back.

Find out more about scenting in the medical industry here.

To learn more about Park City Dental please visit their website here.

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Like many odors, this distinctive smell can bring back memories and influence a person’s mood. Being surrounded by odors that have adverse associations can result in a negative atmosphere, impacting on the emotional state of staff members and patients.

With healthcare employees frequently frustrated, suffering from high stress levels, hospitals are using to Air Aroma scent machines to release therapeutic, anti-bacterial calming scents into Hospital corridors, waiting rooms and staffing areas.

For those who work in Hospitals, the smell is a familiar one. Healthcare professionals are constantly surrounded by stressful situations and having these memories and feelings triggered by smell, is something the heath care industry are now actively to improving with Air Aroma.

Hospitals, Dental Practices and Doctors offices are increasingly using to Air Aroma scent machines to diffuse calming anti-bacterial Essential Oils into their clinics and patient rooms. The use of citrus-based essential oil such as Illuminate and Zuri aim remove the ‘Hospital smell’ and improve the workplace environment for staff and patients. 

Studies conducted with staff who work in most stressful area, the Emergency Room, indicate that prior to using essential oils over 40% of workers were stressed, after diffusing essential oils only 3% of staff members were left feeling stressed. Similar results were found with frustration levels with over half of the workers frustrated before diffusing essential oils followed by an an amazing 6% after diffusing essential oils. 

The use of essential oils as a complimentary therapy, not only forms a positive effect for those sick patients but leaves healthcare environments fresh and clean for patients, staff and visitors alike. 

To learn more about scent and the positive impact on healthcare environments visit the Air Aroma Medical Industry scenting page.

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Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are well known for their obvious symptoms like memory loss and tremors of muscles, but did you know that these two neurodegenerative diseases also both affect our sense of smell. The answer is probably not, however within the medical industry it has been a known symptom for 20 or 30 years. The effect on smell has received little attention from researchers, as this symptom is considered less troublesome than other manifestations of these diseases. 

According to Johannes Frasnelli (Phd candidate, Neuro-Psychology Research Centre from Montreal University), smell could allow an early detection and could in future also assist in distinguishing between Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The researcher notes the sense of smell is one of the first and most important symptoms that affect the majority of patients (80% to 90% of patients).

Researchers at the University of Montreal have reviewed the research in this area to provide a picture of current knowledge. They looked at 81 studies according to the following criteria:
• Patients had a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s
• Patients were compared to a healthy control group
• Patients and controls were age matched
• Olfactory function was assessed by means of a psychophysical olfactory test
• Mean and standard deviation were reported.

The review revealed that patients with one of these diseases are very clearly affected by a decreased sense of smell and the importance of this decline appears equal for both diseases. In these various studies, four tasks were used: the threshold measurement for detecting an odour, the designation of a smell from among four answer choices, the first different smell among four new and the recognition of a smell after a period ranging from minutes to several hours.

In the case of patients with Parkinson’s disease, there is very little difference in performance between the four tasks. This is not the case for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Thus, significant differences are observed in tasks for the distinction and recognition of odours, two tasks involving memory.

The research also outlines that sufferers of the Parkinson’s decease have reduced ability to detect smell than those patient that developed Alzheimer’s. Frasnelli concludes “the affected neuro-mecanisms are different for both deceases”. The effects of Alzheimer’s are essentially perceived with memory tasks when Parkinson’s directly affects the perceptions of smell.

The researcher concludes that Impaired sense of smell is one of the earliest clinical features of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Olfactory tests for identification and recognition of smell for Alzheimer’s could assist in early detection. Determining the detection threshold could also assist to establish at an early stage the presence of Parkinson’s disease.

Source:
Shady Rahayel, Johannes Frasnelli, Sven Joubert, The effect of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease on olfaction: A meta-analysis, Behavioural Brain Research, Volume 231, Issue 1, 16 May 2012, Pages 60-74, ISSN 0166-4328, 10.1016/j.bbr.2012.02.047.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166432812001763
http://www.bulletins-electroniques.com/actualites/69865.htm

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