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A.I. Explains the New Ascents® Aromatherapy Inhaler
Posted by Mark Kohoot on
With all of the talk around AI and its usefulness, I decided to put it to the test. We are launching our next generation of inhaler, so I asked it to compare our design to the regular inhalers on the market. It did a pretty nice job. Read on, and learn why an ascents inhaler is so superior, in the mind of Open AI. Aromatherapy has been used for centuries as a complementary therapy to promote physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils are used in various ways, including inhalation, topical application, and internal consumption. Inhalation is one of the most...
Anosmia Awareness Day - Olfactory Training Kits
Posted by Zack Grasso on
National Anosmia Day 2/27/23 National Anosmia Day: Ascents® Personal Inhaler Anosmia Rehabilitation Kits What is olfactory training? Merriam-Webster defines Anosmia as “the loss or impairment of the sense of smell”, which is a type of Olfactory Dysfunction (OD). Since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early months of 2020, many people are facing symptoms of olfactory dysfunctions and anosmia more regularly than ever. Covid and anosmia According to the CDC, about 40% of Americans have had COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. One in five adults who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 also reported symptoms of “long COVID”,...
The IV Lorazepam Shortage: Alternative and Complementary Therapies
Posted by Zack Grasso on
As the current drug shortages persist, increased pressure is continuing to be felt by nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to find alternative and complementary solutions to augment their symptom management programs and still provide the best possible care for their patients.
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Nausea Relief
Posted by Zack Grasso on
Aromatherapy and essential oils can be a great complement or alternative to other more widely used medications for treating symptoms of nausea. Here we’ll take a look at some of the essential oils that have been proven effective in clinical trials at relieving these symptoms, as well as some of the different types of nausea aromatherapy is best at mitigating, and how using essential oils for nausea and vomiting actually work on a biochemical level.
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Pain Relief
Posted by Zack Grasso on
Aromatherapy is able to provide near-instantaneous pain relief because of the direct connection between our scent receptors and our brains, unlike treatments that involve ingestion or venipuncture. Because our experience of pain is so multifaceted, the blending of multiple essential oils can help target a variety of contributing biochemical pathways, making it effective both on its own and in tandem with complementary treatments, depending on the type or severity of the pain.