Sense of Smell

Smell has a powerful effect on our emotions explains Rachel Herz in her new book "The Scent of Desire" Published by William Morrow.



Facts

• We can detect more than 10,000 distinct odors with over 20 million sense receptors.
• Smell plays a powerful role in sexual attraction.
• Women prefer the body odor of men whose genes are noticeably different to their own. This assists to promote genetic diversity in species.
• Vanilla is thought to be the most universally favoured scent probably because breast milk contains this similar flavour .
• There are distinct individual and cultural preferences. For example, many asian people find the smell of cheese noxious while british people find wintergreen more unpleasant.
• Losing the sense of smell may be associated with a symptom of depression.
• Depressed people treated with anti depressants report the sense of smell returns.
• Women may have a better sense of smell than men except when menstruating when this ability declines considerably.

Not hungry in the morning?

Snacking late the previous night or perhaps a mistaken belief you will lose weight, may lead people to avoid breakfast.

Breakfast is THE most important meal. “Breaking the fast” literally means to kick start your metabolism, to burn fat and provide energy for the day.

Breakfast will boost energy to sustain you through the day. Put you in a good mood and act as an anti stress agent. A good start to healthy eating is more easily maintained through the day.

Breakfast helps to boost you immune system and regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. Especially important for children.

The Breakfast Book by Sue Radd provides these tips

People who eat breakfast tend to be thinner and snack less.
Start the day peacefully.
Plan breakfast the night before have things ready including clothes, lunch and other necessities.
You have a better chance to be energised and remain the calm throughout the day.

BACK FROM THE BRINK

Our client SM recommended this excellent book which is heartfelt and practical. Graeme Cowan is an Australian author writing about his own experience and also gives tips from others who have exerienced depression. He experienced five very severe episodes of depression from the age 21 years . He gives hope and encouragement to those suffering emotional distress and the people who care for them.

Cowan writes "I hope it will stop you or those you love from falling into the same downward spiral. Whilst writing the book I found that almost every person I spoke to knows of someone close to them who has suffered from depression. So I reiterate - you are not alone."

http://www.iambackfromthebrink.com/ this website is excellent and includes talk on youtube and testimonials.