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Dem2theMax

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11. Dementia, here I come.

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Tue Jan 2, 2024, 01:17 AM

Jan 2024

Just reading the names of the scents made my nose start to stuff up! Big time allergies. Eucalyptus and lavender are the absolute worst. 😝😝😝

I think the pharmaceutical companies that sell allergy meds are in cahoots with the companies that put scent into every single product they make. If it doesn't say 'fragrance free,' it doesn't come into my house.

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Scent Diffusers Improve Memory in Seniors [View all] NJCher Jan 2024 OP

Use with caution. Aspirating or swallowing even a small amount can cause seizures and kill you. PSPS Jan 2024 #1

You're not supposed to eat them Warpy Jan 2024 #16

Some kind of scratch and sniff pad would probably be safer and have more diversity of scents. marybourg Jan 2024 #2

study says 2 hours NJCher Jan 2024 #23

Wow! That's fascinating. tanyev Jan 2024 #3

I try to wear perfume to bed. Ilsa Jan 2024 #4

That's an idea. Sanity Claws Jan 2024 #30

I find quite a few scents toxic and migraine inducing. diane in sf Jan 2024 #5

I have some of the same problems. Hope22 Jan 2024 #12

Would Scent of Labradoodles work as well? pnwmom Jan 2024 #6

My old pitbull definitely qualifies JoseBalow Jan 2024 #7

Just add bacon. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2024 #8

She loves broccoli JoseBalow Jan 2024 #9

Wet, definitely..... getagrip_already Jan 2024 #27

lol pnwmom Jan 2024 #31

Those with cats might want to reconsider using an essential oil diffuser wackadoo wabbit Jan 2024 #10

Thank you! I gave away a number of diffusers and oils that, fortunately, I had niyad Jan 2024 #14

That's weird I got a faramone diffuser for my cat when I mucifer Jan 2024 #19

there are all kinds of pheronome diffusers for cats! NJCher Jan 2024 #34

Dementia, here I come. Dem2theMax Jan 2024 #11

On the other hand... jmbar2 Jan 2024 #13

How do you know the article posted is based on pseudoscience? Elessar Zappa Jan 2024 #24

For one, the research was funded by Proctor and Gamble, who market aromatherapy jmbar2 Jan 2024 #25

I found my post, or at least part of it! NJCher Jan 2024 #36

oh and regarding this link NJCher Jan 2024 #37

Lost my post but NJCher Jan 2024 #35

Thanks for your response and patience with my rant jmbar2 Jan 2024 #38

Some people with health conditions PlutosHeart Jan 2024 #15

Once again, Old Crank Jan 2024 #17

I also like scents, but since I don't use diffusers I don't know exactly what's involved... Hekate Jan 2024 #18

I love this, but there are alternative ways to do this. Silver Gaia Jan 2024 #20

I tried the rosemary with my classes NJCher Jan 2024 #21

I was trying this with scented wax viva la Jan 2024 #22

I will try this tonight bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #26

When we make cannabis suaves, we add essential oils getagrip_already Jan 2024 #28

Going to give this a shot Picaro Jan 2024 #29

Just make sure the oils chosen are pet friendly where applicable. nt Gore1FL Jan 2024 #32

Sounds very interesting but I do wonder about respiratory issues from breathing this every day. 58Sunliner Jan 2024 #33