Restore your sense of smell–with Acupuncture!
Many people have heard of acupuncture helping people with conditions ranging from pain to addiction, but did you know that it can help restore your sense of smell? A recent study published in the journal, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, found that 8 of 15 participants who had lost their sense of smell following a viral infection had their sense of smell restored following a series 30-minute acupuncture sessions (once a week for ten weeks). This is fairly impressive, considering there aren’t really any conventional alternatives for restoring sense of smell.
Most of us take our sense of smell for granted, but it happens to be one of our most important and deeply rooted senses. Loss of ability to smell can affect appetite, memory, and mood. As can be observed in the animal kingdom, smell can also be used to warn us of dangers or prevent us from eating things that may be spoiled or poisonous. Although the recent study was small, it warrants further research and provides enough reason to give acupunture a try if you find yourself unable to smell.
Acupunture is unlikely to cause side effects and has very little risk involved, since needles used are sterile and only used one time. If you are interested in scheduling an Acupuncture appointment at Snohomish Valley Holistic, please call: (360) 282-4014 or visit our website:
www.snovalleyholistic.com
