20/08/2026
Have you ever noticed that your sense of smell isn’t quite what it used to be?
Perhaps certain smells have disappeared completely, some have become much weaker, or familiar scents now smell completely different.
There are many possible reasons for changes to our sense of smell — illness, infections, sinus problems, injury and other conditions. And one cause that many of us will recognise is COVID-19.
🌸 This is where smell training comes in.
I’m introducing olfactory (smell) training as part of a holistic approach to sensory awareness and wellbeing.
The beautiful AbScent Trees Collection contains a range of scents including:
🌲 Juniper
🌲 Pine
🌲 Cedar
🌿 Cypress
🍋 Lemon
🌹 Rose
🌿 Eucalyptus
🌰 Clove
The aim is to consciously smell and identify different fragrances, giving you the opportunity to notice what you can detect, what you may have lost and whether familiar smells have changed.
🔬 WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SAY?
This isn’t just a concept based on holistic practice.
Olfactory training has been studied scientifically for post-viral loss of smell, including smell dysfunction following COVID-19.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that people with post-viral smell dysfunction who undertook olfactory training were significantly more likely to achieve a clinically meaningful improvement than control groups. (PubMed)
More recent research specifically looking at COVID-19-related smell loss has also found improvements in objective smell testing and quality of life following olfactory training. (PubMed)
Clinical experts have also recommended olfactory training as an important first-line approach for post-infectious loss of smell. (PubMed)
⚠️ BUT THIS IS IMPORTANT…
Smell training is NOT a cure.
It cannot guarantee that your sense of smell will return, and everyone’s response can be different.
Think of it as a rehabilitation and sensory-awareness exercise, rather than a treatment that promises to fix or restore your sense of smell.
If you have sudden, persistent or unexplained loss of smell, you should speak with your GP or an appropriate healthcare professional so that possible underlying causes can be assessed.
🌿 At Pierced Spirit, I believe holistic wellbeing can work alongside appropriate medical care — supporting the whole person while respecting what the scientific evidence can and cannot tell us.
👃 What smells can YOU still recognise?
Perhaps it’s time to explore your sense of smell again…
💚 Pierced Spirit
Holistic wellbeing • Energy • Healing • Sensory awareness
