Alan R. Hirsch, MD

Alan R. Hirsch, MD, board-certified neurologist and psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of smell and taste loss, and neurological director of Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, Ltd., in Chicago. He has published hundreds of studies on smell in journals such as ­Neurology, Headache and International Journal of Aromatherapy. SmellAndTaste.org

Scents That Really Can Improve Your Life
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Scents That Really Can Improve Your Life

Alan R. Hirsch, MD | October 21, 2019

The right scents can improve everything from sex to sleep to alertness.

Aromatherapy’s Amazing Effects on Your Mind and Mood
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Aromatherapy’s Amazing Effects on Your Mind and Mood

Alan R. Hirsch, MD | July 26, 2012

Scents have subtle yet powerful effects on emotions—boosting confidence, easing stress, triggering fond memories and more. Here’s how to use…

Protect Your Sense of Smell
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Protect Your Sense of Smell

Alan R. Hirsch, MD | July 18, 2012

Up to 15 million Americans suffer from a severe-to-total loss of sense of smell. By age 65, up to half…