Sarah A. LoBisco, ND Why Integrative Pain Management Right Under Our Noses Olfactory processing is associated with the limbic system and has an effect on memory, emotions, and physiology. The emotional effect of odors and their relationship to pain perception are neurologically connected by the amygdala. This brain structure is … Continue reading Sniffing Out Pain: The Multimodal Actions of Essential Oils on Pain Perception and Pain Relief