How Scents Can improve Memory, Autism and Depression | Dr. Michael Leon

[@laraoneal7284]

I have used scent therapy my whole life starting as a teenager. However I’ve never like heavy strong perfumes. I absolutely love beach scents, clean laundry, vanilla and fresh light musk sometimes. All I know I’ve dealt with CPTSD from traumatic events in childhood. Obviously depression comes with this. I’ve noticed certain scents actually lifted my spirits and a slight relaxed pleasant feeling came over me. Scent is just a small part of my overall betterment of mood. I only use clean fragrances. I don’t respond well to heavy complicated fragrances. In fact I’m repelled immediately so I am sensitive to perfumes. Most I do not like at all.

[@yourconnection9303]

If you have pets, you need to be mindful and take into consideration when it comes to using scented anything around them. Some companies even have a warning label in their product description about using it around pets. A dogs sense of smell for example, is up to 100,000 better than a human, therefore many scents being too overpowering for them.

[@mopnola]

That could be through the use of fragrance which often times is a chemical facsimile.

[@yourconnection9303]

@@mopnola Both people and pets can be allergic to certain scents as well - with or without chemicals.

[@mopnola]

@yourconnection9303 Highly unusual to be allergic to an essential oil. When ingredients say fragrance, it is synthetic. I'm allergic to many fragrances but not one essential oil. Lavender fragrance makes me dizzy etc, the essential oil no. The perceived allergy to a fragrance is usually a chemical sensitivity or allergy to the fake fragrance. I shop for products made in the EU as their FDA doesn't allow many of the chemicals the USA allows. Pathetic really.

[@yourconnection9303]

@@mopnolaIf a person has asthma or prone to environmental allergies, essential oils can cause an allergic reaction. They can also pose health risks to pregnant women, children, and pets.

[@janicesmith8946]

Then give the pet up if you need the treatment. A human life is more important than not treating to keep a pet.

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

I saw an article on an in vitro study that identified a potential endocrine disruptor that is used in perfume and personal care products called musk ambrette, a synthetic musk. I wanted to know if inhalation of an odorant could cause endocrine disruption so I searched the literature and found this study: 'Association of Early Pubertal Onset in Female Rats With Inhalation of Lavender Oil'. Both lavender oil and musk ambrette seem to cause endocrine disruption through activation of the HPG axis. IT's worth noting that even if something is derived from a natural source such as a plant, it may be harmful at some dosages or in certain contexts.

[@laraoneal7284]

This is so fascinating. Beautiful clean scents that are my favorites usually contain Vanilla, bergamot, vanilla musk, salt, cocoa. I have gotten tired of a fragrance and had to change it up. But as I got older I gravitated toward more subtle fresh scents. There are so many more now of clean fresh scents on the market now. I love love scented candles also but they have to have non toxic wicks and wax. I adore Pumpkin Scented candles for some reason. Not just a generic pumpkin it has to be high end. I’ve tested that out also.

[@goldenrules3763]

Most ppl have no idea just how toxic cheap candle are. Thanks for the reminder! ❤

[@laraoneal7284]

Ty so much for addressing the olfactory system. I’ve always been curious about this bc I’ve always wondered why certain fragrances I just love give me a sense of well being and many other fragrances repel me. I had to by trial and error research many many fragrances.

[@laraoneal7284]

Reducing inflammation is an amazing discovery. Olfactory enrichment so fascinating.

[@laraoneal7284]

Ty so much Dr Perlmutter for ur channel. I’ve learned so much from you.

[@m.alvarez5517]

Innovative and hopeful talk. Thank you so much!!

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

I would like to know if olfactory enrichment increases carbonic anhydrase activity. I found this study to be incredibly interesting - and wonder why there hasn't been much attention to it: 'Carbonic anhydrase I, II, and VI, blood plasma, erythrocyte and saliva zinc and copper increase after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.' Quote from the paper's abstract: "rTMS induced biochemical changes in specific enzymatic activities, trace metal concentrations, and induction of novel salivary proteins, with sensory improvement in patients with taste and smell dysfunction."

[@MaroshMoncek]

If I new where to ,I would be sending you both a Gold MEDAL!!!

[@Detmold1965]

Wow. That was so very interesting. Thank you😊

[@StarlitSky1914]

This was wonderful. Thank you so much!

[@lisah4722]

“There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember” William Shakespeare (Hamlet)

[@DeanSammons]

Memory 5:14

[@sonyak8416]

In Dec ‘22 at 48 yo I was healthy strong ate well balanced diet walked 4 to 8 miles a day, stricken with a sudden smell loss (non Covid related). Three months later it started to return but with dysfunction nothing smelled right and now my taste was affected. Within 5 months I lost 60 pounds. I have not had animal protein since, my taste for food has shrunk. Internist essentially high fived me for losing extra weight and sent me to Otolaryngologist(I already see for spasmodic dysphonia) He being concerned tells me it’s neurological (worries in notes Parkinson’s) sends me to neurologist, local dr seems to dismiss Parkinson’s yet I “fail” some evaluation and have a plethora of non motor issues. He cares less about smell/taste dysfunction - “are you consuming less calories?” of course I am everything smells/tastes terribly. So he says “well that’s why you’re losing weight”. I’m in Southern California desperate for answers now nearly 2 years later. Still seeking help.

[@karenfarrell6158]

Consider using Super Patches. This may not seem credible but worth a try. They are neuro codes on a transdermal patch. Combining more than one may be necessary. They promote homeostasis in a very unique and potentially profound way. The best to you.

[@sonyak8416]

@@karenfarrell6158 Thank you for reply. I have a new neurologist and two otolaryngologist at USC. I will see my new otolaryngologist next month for another evaluation regarding smell/taste. I will look into these patches. I’ve lost hope that any sense of normalcy will return and I can actually identify horrible smells as my brain has reinterpreted, like coffee, bacon, certain fresh produce/herbs, or even second hand smoke list goes on.

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

So sorry you are going through this. It seems really hard to get good medical care.

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

I feel like I'm constantly being exposed to odors against my wishes. Even our groceries were delivered reeking of some kind of scent recently - IDK is it was air freshener or pesticide. When I'm outside I'm confronted with the perfumes coming from the neighbors' dryer vents. What one person thinks is a pleasant odor, another might find repulsive.

[@goldenrules3763]

I know what you mean! I don't go in some stores bc of the cleaners they use 🤢

[@shembeliever6095]

No wonder I went nuts during the covid years and turned into a perfume collector! I was always chasing a new scent at each turn. It proved to be a wonderful olfactory therapy during the isolating quarantine periods, but a very expensive one. Since then especially, perfume is a daily routine and ritual and perfuming the home environment too is part of my mental health kit. Thank you for this wonderful podcast.

[@christinebaker3293]

Ouch! So toxic

[@laraoneal7284]

I would love to know the 7 scents he used. ‼️

[@NoSelf23]

This is great news. TY.

[@Teresafb1]

Do you have any idea of when the memory air will become available and what the price points will be? It’s September 2024 now what is your projection?

[@tatromain]

Thank you! Please, is there any idea about my case: I do not feel any smells for the last two years. I am 70 yeo. Once or twice in a few months i can feel smell for a few of minutes. I did not have COVID, do not have vaccine as well. It is really depressing. The same situation has my brother (76), my son (40yo), daughter (45 yo) - they live in different countries/continents, some of our friends. The scents can improve ALL health disorders; it was nice to heаr it from scientists! Thanks.

[@blee8630]

Fascinating So many of us wondering how to get this diffuser! Could one of you let us know?

[@WisdomAgreements]

I'm autistic and my sense of smell, if anything is heightened.

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

Same here. I find it challenging. I don't know what this guy is talking about - odors are everywhere. I go outside to do yardwork and am confronted by the perfume coming out of the neighbors' dyer vents. I really wish people would use less perfumed products.

[@janicesmith8946]

Where can we get the memory air kits?

[@crowdancer5]

go to the very end of the vid....he gives info

[@SamShank175]

So, when I go to Sprouts every week, I should walk down the aisle with the essential oils and smell all the samples. It's probably not enough, but it's something, right? At least until I can get a machine.

[@MuhammadMuhammad-yz7je]

I still remember a smell of someone once she came with such perfume but it was not perfume they burn wood and use it smell for perfume

[@ummomarkhan939]

This perfume is from burning special natural wood and is called bakhoor, comes with lots of benefits alhamdullillah, widely used in Middle East and Saudi Arabia.

[@laraoneal7284]

@@ummomarkhan939. Fascinating. I’ve seen certain fragrances with Wood ingredient, also tobacco.

[@marypoor2711]

Are his “machines” available to order or are they still in development?

[@anita77771]

Gogle it. Memory air.

[@Teresafb1]

In your talk, you spoke about novelty of smell smells, and as I heard the description of memory air and that you only change it once a month and you’re good to go… so doesn’t that cause a lose of its novelty at that point?

[@laraoneal7284]

It has over 40 different smells. So it changes up obviously.

[@crystalstockton3028]

Makes me wonder about Covid and loss of smell.

[@janicesmith8946]

Do you have anything to sell that gives odd scents?

[@LoriKimmel-tj8rs]

My husband loss his sense of smell through a TBI, will that likely lead to memory issues down the line?

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Put your energy toward your desired answer and find out.

[@krisap]

I would love to know about people born without the sense of smell. My husband cannot smell. He is not sure if he was born this way or if this loss started after falling off a horse at a young age. Nevertheless, he had a very successful career in a math related field. He's very active but has some health issues now in his early 70's. Please comment. TY

[@annawilson4478]

Check his zinc levels - and test for mold - as often this is a reason

[@janicesmith8946]

Why are you telling about this memory air if it's not available to purchase😡

[@laurieconover7243]

Could we not assume that organic pue insense oils work fine for this.

[@ronilittle7028]

Totally agree!!!😡

[@patyochoa7879]

Which type of olfatory stimulation? Essential oils? I don't think that chemical products or ordinary perfums, btw they alter hormonal function

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

Natural products can also alter endocrine function, for example this study, 'Association of Early Pubertal Onset in Female Rats With Inhalation of Lavender Oil'.

[@suzannesutton5636]

Not true that smell can’t wake you. Whenever a garbage truck passed my window in the summer it would wake me up

[@雅-e4r]

Nursing facilities need to address the urine smells!!😅

[@lumasochi]

Scented dryer sheets so toxic. people who cannot smell use them... Serious issue inflamation!!

[@Needless2say]

Stop, and smell the roses.

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Get out n touch grass! All of ya!

[@karenfarrell6158]

After diffusing high quality only essential oils I become so allergic that I have dropped diffusing them. I will sniff them off and on for the mere pleasure they can offer.

[@karenfarrell6158]

Having a pet can improve your health.

[@susanfitch8698]

Ummmm a skunk spraying in my yard wakes the dead so will a dog fart hehehge

[@jonerlandson1956]

the brain cannot be the mind if our senses are our minds...

[@karenfarrell6158]

Having a pet can improve your health.