HYPNOSIS VIDEO BLOG

Fear of Flying (pt. 3 of 3)

Aromatherapy for Fear of Flying

So far in this hypnosis video blog series about hypnosis for fear of flying, we have discussed the power of proper Nutrition (see Hypnosis for Fear of Flying: Part 1) and we've discussed Turbulence and how to get through it comfortably (see Hypnosis for Fear of Flying: Part 2). Now we discuss why a calming scent, properly used, can make a huge difference. Enjoy the video, then read on!

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So how does Aromatherapy work?

In one sense, the idea of repeating any action or perception until it becomes associated with a particular response, is just straight behavioral conditioning - like Pavlov's dogs. The power of aromatherapy goes beyond that, because of the way your brain is wired.

You see, the brain pathways that scent perceptions travel along go right through the limbic system, which is responsible for many things, but the 2 most important are learning and emotion regulation. That's right . . . using scent causes simultaneous activation of the same part of you that is responsible for learning new things AND causes an immediate emotional response.

You've experienced this any time you went back to the house where you were raised, and noticed that "home" smell. What sticks with you, the actual smell or they way it makes you feel? The emotion is far more powerful. That's where the learning is made "real." Maybe you've walked by someone wearing your ex's perfume or cologne - BAM - emotional shift, for better or worse. :-)

We always recommend Essential 3 for essential oils, spritzers, and other aromatherapy supplies. Their top-quality oils are manufactured here in the U.S., and company owner Caryn Gehlmann is totally commited to education and quality. Check out their incredible full line of scents (searchable by how you'd like to feel, what you'd like to heal, or just which essential oil you're interested in!) Essential 3. Thanks for all you've taught us, Caryn!

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