Have you been diagnosed with an olfactory disorder, for example as a result of COVID-19 or head trauma due to an accident? Or have you lost your sense of smell due to a bad cold? It is clear that no or hardly being able to smell is annoying and can even be very unpleasant.
Loss of smell has an impact on the quality of your life. Especially if you have been suffering from it for a long time. You enjoy food or the smell of objects or people in your immediate environment less. It can affect your mood and sometimes it is even dangerous (think toxic gases or spoiled food).
You can read more about what exactly an olfactory disorder is and what different forms we distinguish in the blog: What is an olfactory disorder?
Fortunately, loss of smell or a disturbed sense of smell may be possible to recover quickly; namely through smell training.
Smell training is a way to train your brain to perceive odors again quickly and correctly. It stimulates the olfactory nerve and the brain, which can lead to olfactory recovery. Recent scientific studies show this. That is why ENT doctors regularly recommend olfactory training in case of persistent complaints of loss of smell or a distorted sense of smell.
The complete DOS Medical smell training consists of 3 scent sets, each with 4 jars of essential oils with their own scents:
· Set 1 : Rose, Lemon, Eucalyptus and Clove
· Set 2 : Jasmine, Mandarin, Mint and Thyme
· Set 3 : Gardenia, Bergamot, Green Tea and Rosemary
Each set contains a scent combination of: a floral scent, citrus scent, fresh scent and herbal scent. The scents and scent combinations have not been chosen at random. All 12 internationally recognized scents are distinctive enough to properly train the sense of smell.
In addition, the sets are a complete olfactory training of 12 weeks. To achieve optimal results, you must continue the smell training for at least 24 weeks. You can start with Set 1, then Set 2, and possibly do Set 3 afterwards for the greatest chance of success.
For the best training, smell each jar twice a day. For example, in the morning and in the evening, at a quiet and relaxing time. In this way you stimulate the sense of smell and train your brain to (correctly) recognize odors again. When you order a set or the complete kit of the smell training, you will receive a manual.
Good to know:
DOS Medical is a partner of the patient association reuksmaak Disorder.nl. This is the association for people who have a smell or taste disorder.
This patient association has created a handy smell training app: De reuktraining.nl. app. If you use this in smell training, you use several senses at the same time. This ensures better results. You can also track progress.
The app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
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DOS Medical's smell training is also known from: Omroep MAX (from 9:50), Nieuwsuur, NOS, De Volkskrant, NPO-3 Brandpunt and the NRC. Olfactory training review
Have you had corona (COVID-19) and have you therefore (partly) lost your sense of smell? Even then, smell training from DOS Medical can make a difference.
Several people have followed the smell training after they were no longer or less able to smell due to the virus. Their experiences are positive.
Yes, for many people, smell training really helps to (partly) regain their sense of smell. That is why it is also recommended by ENT doctors.
If you have been to the doctor with olfactory problems, he or she will draw up a treatment plan. Smell training definitely has a place within that plan, especially in combination with other measures.
DOS Medical's smell training is also known from: Omroep MAX (from 9:50) , Nieuwsuur , NOS , De Volkskrant, NPO-3 Brandpunt and the NRC.
Read people's experiences with smell training below
