I know there are some of you that still have residual from the pandemic infection and are hoping to get your sense of smell back. Here are some steps you could try.
You are going to need 4 different essential oils. You know my bias. They need to be good quality, from a source you trust (not BB&B, grocery store, or local drug store), and without any fillers, and completely plant based (no synthetics or "fragrance").
The 4 ones I suggest since they are well used and common: Geranium (floral), Lemon (citrus), Clove (spice), and Eucalyptus (woodsy). You can substitute for each category.
You will also need a supply of cotton pads (or perfume-testing strips).
1. Start with one oil – it doesn’t matter which – and put a few drops on the pad.
2. Let the aroma develop for a couple of minutes, then bring the pad to within an inch of your nose and breathe naturally through your nose. Don’t try too hard and inhale sharply – if you do, you’re unlikely to smell anything.
3. Move the pad away, then bring it back up to your nose and inhale again. Do this several times with the same oil.
4. Then take a break for five minutes before repeating the process for each of the essential oils.
5. Aim to do the training twice a day, in the morning and evening.
You will also need a supply of cotton pads (or perfume-testing strips).
1. Start with one oil – it doesn’t matter which – and put a few drops on the pad.
2. Let the aroma develop for a couple of minutes, then bring the pad to within an inch of your nose and breathe naturally through your nose. Don’t try too hard and inhale sharply – if you do, you’re unlikely to smell anything.
3. Move the pad away, then bring it back up to your nose and inhale again. Do this several times with the same oil.
4. Then take a break for five minutes before repeating the process for each of the essential oils.
5. Aim to do the training twice a day, in the morning and evening.
Don’t be discouraged if you can’t smell anything at first. Anecdotal evidence from anosmia sufferers who’ve tried the technique suggests that it may take at least a week before you get a hint of any fragrance.
For best results, researchers recommend that you follow the smell training for six months.
Also, check out this study on Pub-Med (a division of the NIH for research and publication) for more post-COVID info about some of the "long-haul" symptoms:
** I would love to send you a link for Longevity, the Young Living blend that was used in this study.
*** Note, NIH stands for the National Institute of Health, a federal agency which is independent of any commerce, including Young Living.
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