20 Ways Aromatherapy Can Improve Your Life

The Connection Between Scent and Brain Chemistry - and What Science Says About the Benefits

Discover the surprising science (and soothing rituals) behind scent and the human brain.

Long before lavender-filled pillows and Instagrammable diffusers, humans turned to scent for comfort, healing, and focus. But how much of aromatherapy is real, and how much is just hype? In this smart, witty, evidence-informed guide, Evelyn Carrick uncovers how essential oils interact with your brain, body, and emotions - and how you can use them to feel calmer, clearer, and more at home in your own skin.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why certain scents (like lavender & bergamot) really do lower stress - and which ones don’t.

• How to use aromatherapy to improve sleep, ease anxiety, and sharpen focus. What research says about oils for PMS, pain, fatigue, and emotional balance.

• How to build simple, effective rituals - without spending a fortune or turning your home into a spa showroom.

• Why scent affects your emotions faster than a pep talk (or your morning espresso).

Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or already have a diffuser humming in the background, 20 Ways Aromatherapy Can Improve Your Life offers clarity, humor, and science-backed tips for making scent part of your wellness toolkit.

No chanting required. Just a working nose - and maybe a bottle or two of lavender.