Not again!
What to do if you get Covid again You’ve been doing everything you can to get your sense of smell back. Then you get reinfected. Now what? I’ll start by saying that as of the time of writing, there is […]
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Study finds nasal rinsing effective in clearing Covid viral load more quickly
Recent research has shown that nasal rinsing can be an effective way to reduce viral load of Covid (and other viruses too!) in the nose and upper airway. Here, our founder, Chrissi, shares her experience of nasal rinsing and offers […]
When you’ve lost your sense of smell…again
When you’ve lost your sense of smell…again Chrissi shares her experience of smell loss for the fourth time “As many of you will know, I lost my sense of smell for the first time in 2012. It was a very […]
Loss of taste? Tips to eat well
Loss of taste? Tips to eat well We share some top tips for eating with altered taste and smell from AbScent Network members Jeanette, Mimi and Richard; you can watch more from them in our webinar on our YouTube channel). Tips for eating with […]
Making meals more appealing
Making meals more appealing Researchers have found that adding flavour enhancements can make food more palatable Could the addition of flavour enhancers help those of us with an impaired sense of smell get more enjoyment from our food? This question […]
You’re not a Picky Eater
Heading You’re not a Picky Eater When parosmia limits your eating options, you need to be clear about the facts. Your own worst nightmare? “I’m so embarrassed,” a member posted, “I can eat so little I’ve turned into something I’ve […]
Managing personal hygiene
Managing personal hygiene How to keep yourself feeling fresh when you can’t smell your own body Not being able to smell the world around you can be isolating, but not being able to smell yourself can really knock your confidence. […]
Smell, Taste, Flavour
Smell, Taste, Flavour The eating experience is a surprising combination of senses People will often say they can’t taste anything, but understanding how the senses work together can help you on the road to improving your enjoyment of food. Smell […]