If you’re anxious, tired, cranky, or sad, the solution can be found in the nearest candy aisle. Dr. Alan Hirsch, the Neurological Director of the Smell and Taste Research Foundation in Chicago, recommends these sweet treats to help ease tension and put a smile back on your face:
- If you’re ANXIOUS, try vanilla cream. Studies show the scent of vanilla makes people feel safe and secure by increasing the calming alpha waves in their brain.
- If you’re TIRED, pick peppermint. A whiff of peppermint stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which affects how awake and attentive you are. This’ll get you revved up and ready to go.