Reduce Stress: Put a lemon in your G&T!
source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5894089/Its-the-lemon-not-gin-and-to...
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Breathing in the aroma of citrus fruit reduces stress and relaxes the body, say scientists.
Tests on a compound found in the smell of fruits like lemon showed it reversed the effects of stress on 109 different genes in the human body.
The findings - published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - indicate the scent of lemons (as well as lavender, mango and other fragrant plants) could make a real difference when it comes to stress.
Guess aromatherapy really does work! Let's all use this as an excuse to kick back with an ice-cold gin and tonic this weekend - with a slice of lemon, of course.
Tests on a compound found in the smell of fruits like lemon showed it reversed the effects of stress on 109 different genes in the human body.
The findings - published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - indicate the scent of lemons (as well as lavender, mango and other fragrant plants) could make a real difference when it comes to stress.
Guess aromatherapy really does work! Let's all use this as an excuse to kick back with an ice-cold gin and tonic this weekend - with a slice of lemon, of course.
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lordsbassman
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Yeah that work has been out for years citrus calms you down and increases IQ for 15mins... and perfumes don't really turn on men baked goods do.. and cucumber for women.. and so on..
- 2 years ago
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lordsbassman
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nursediesel
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Northern Italians knew the lemon was a wonderful thing. My grandmather had a jug of fresh lemon water in her frig. Plus she used fresh lemon in a lot of dishes and even in her salad dressing, potato salad with Olive oil, fresh lemon juice and capers; the lovely little buds. AAhhh it takes me back.
- 2 years ago
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nursediesel
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abbym0308
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I recon the G&T is more relaxing than anything.
- 2 years ago
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abbym0308
