A closer look
Smelling green apples and peppermint has been scientifically proven to significantly relieve symptoms of claustrophobia and tension headaches in most adults. Researchers discovered that these specific, crisp scents alter your brain's perception of space, making crowded, poorly ventilated areas feel considerably larger and less suffocating. It is absolutely wild that a complex psychological panic attack triggered by being trapped in a tiny metal elevator can be magically cured by sniffing a piece of fruit. The human brain is supposed to be the most complex structure in the known universe, but it can be completely tricked by the aromatic profile of a basic winter squash or a breath mint. Next time you are crammed into a middle seat on a budget airline, just violently inhale a peppermint and pretend you are wandering through a spacious, open meadow
