囧研究：压力大咋舒缓闻柠檬味15分钟有奇效_公共英语阅读理解

囧研究：压力大咋舒缓闻柠檬味15分钟有奇效

The bright light plays across my closed eyelids and, as I breathe in, a tangy waft of citrus fills my nostrils.

明亮的光线划过我紧闭的双眼，借着我深吸了一口气，一股沁人心脾的柑橘香味飘进了我的鼻腔。

But far from lounging under a Mediterranean sun, surrounded by lemon trees, I’m in a medispa in London’s Belgravia, trying out the latest 15-minute therapy for stressed-out execs who want a quick reboot.

但我可不是悠闲地躺在地中海的日光下，身边是成群的柠檬树，而只是在伦敦贝尔格莱威亚的一家温泉会所里尝试最新的15分钟放松舒缓疗法而已，希冀能够让自己重新振作起来。

囧研究：压力大咋舒缓闻柠檬味15分钟有奇效1

It combines the sort of light stimulation used by lamps shown to alleviate SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder — seasonal depression, thought to be caused by lack of exposure to sunlight) with aromas scientifically proven to have an effect on the mind and body — a cross between light therapy and clinical aromatherapy.

这种疗法将用来减缓“季节性情感障碍”（可能是忧郁缺少光照而引起的季节性的忧郁）的灯发出的光线刺激与芳香科学结合，且确实被证实有益身心——光线疗法与临床芳香疗法的相遇。

Research established that three smells seem to have a measurable impact on how people feel and behave. ‘Lavender contains a natural anaesthetic called linalool, which is why it has a reputation for being relaxing,’ he says. ‘Citrus scents have anti-depressive effects and mint has been shown to enhance sports performance.’