Have you been diagnosed with a smell disorder, for example, due to COVID-19, head trauma from an accident? Or have you lost your sense of smell due to a bad cold? It's clear that having little or no sense of smell is unpleasant and can even be quite unpleasant.
Loss of smell impacts your quality of life, especially if you've been experiencing it for a long time. You may experience less enjoyment of food or the smells of objects or people around you. It can affect your mood and sometimes even be dangerous (think toxic fumes or spoiled food).
Fortunately, loss of smell or a disturbed sense of smell can possibly be quickly restored; namely through smell training.
Smell training is a way to train your brain to quickly and accurately perceive scents again. It stimulates the olfactory nerve and the brain, which can lead to olfactory recovery. Recent scientific studies demonstrate this. Therefore, ENT specialists often recommend olfactory training for persistent symptoms of smell loss or a distorted sense of smell.
✅ Smell training stimulates the olfactory nerve and the brain and can lead to olfactory recovery.
✅ Using the scent training kit requires minimal preparation. Each session lasts only half an hour and you can do it at home.
✅ The smell training is suitable for adults and children over 12 years old.
The complete DOS Medical scent 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 : Lavender, Bergamot, Ginger and Rosemary
Each set contains a fragrance combination of floral, citrus, fresh, and herbal notes. The scents and fragrance combinations were not chosen at random. They are all 12 internationally recognized fragrances, distinctive enough to effectively train the sense of smell.
In addition, the sets provide a complete 12-week scent training program. For optimal results, you should continue the scent training for at least 24 weeks. You can start with Set 1, then Set 2, and then optionally, Set 3 for the greatest chance of success.
For optimal training, smell each jar twice a day. For example, in the morning and evening, at a quiet, relaxing time. This stimulates your sense of smell and trains your brain to recognize scents (correctly) again. When you order a set or the complete smell training kit, you'll receive instructions.
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DOS Medical is a partner of the patient association reuksmaakstoornis.nl. This is the association for people with a smell or taste disorder.
This patient association has created a handy smell training app: The reuktraining.nl app. Using it for smell training engages multiple senses simultaneously. This ensures better results. You can also track your progress.
The app is available as a free download from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
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Have you had COVID-19 and therefore lost your sense of smell (or at least part of it)? DOS Medical's smell training can make a difference.
Several people have taken the smell training course after their sense of smell diminished or lost due to the virus. Their experiences have been positive.
Yes, for many people, smell training really helps them regain (some of) their sense of smell. That's why it's recommended by ENT specialists.
If you've seen a doctor about your smell problems, they will develop a treatment plan. Smell training definitely plays a role in that plan, especially in combination with other measures.
In addition, DOS Medical's odor training is known from: Omroep MAX (from 9:50) , Nieuwsuur , NOS , De Volkskrant, NPO-3 Brandpunt and the NRC.
Read below about people's experiences with smell training