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Dr. Alan Hirsch: Talking About the Science of Smell
As the founder and neurological director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, Dr. Hirsch specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of many smell- and taste-related disorders.
For over 25 years, Dr. Hirsch has dedicated his medical career to helping people to overcome the loss of smell and taste sensations and once again enjoy fulfilling lives. To read his full CV click here. He has also used his expertise to assist people with normal sensory abilities to take advantage of the full power of their senses of smell and taste.
To date, Dr. Hirsch has conducted more than 200 studies on sensory phenomena and disorders. Many of these studies have explored how enhancing certain smells and tastes can impact eating patterns, mood, perception and even learning speed. In addition, Dr. Hirsch is currently conducting more than 80 studies on the effects of smell and taste on weight loss, sleep, consumer preferences and ual habits, among many other topics.
His most remarkable studies have involved taste and weight loss. Unknown to most people is the fact that your senses of taste and smell have a profound effect on hunger and eating. This phenomenon is illustrated in the following animation:
Test Subjects Lose 33.6 Pounds With Use of Taste Sprinkles The Effect of Inhaling Green Apple Fragrance to Reduce Migraine Various Aromas Found to Enhance Male ual Response Special Odor Reduces Perceived Weight Up to 12 Pounds
Effects of Chronic Malodor Exposure on Olfactory Ability How Mouth Odor Affects the Pleasure of Kissing Olfactory Ability in Professional and Collegiate Soccer Players How to Detect Lying and Cheating in Children
The information provided is intended to be general and educational in nature and not specific medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please contact the office for an appointment.
The Smell & Taste Treatment and
Research Foundation
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Dr. Hirsch's research.
For more information on the Sensa, the innovative weight-loss system developed from Dr. Hirsch's research, visit www.trysensa.com
Dr. Alan Hirsch’s studies have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including but not limited to:
• Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
• Chemical Senses
• American Journal of Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Times
• International Journal of Obesity
• Neurology
• Journal of Neurologic Rehabilitation
• Psychosomatic Medicine
For Dr. Hirsch’s full Curriculum Vitae, click here.
In addition to being America’s leading research expert on smell and taste, Dr. Hirsch has written several popular books on these and other interesting subjects.
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