American Researchers Win Nobel Prize in Medicine

STOCKHOLM, Sweden ( October 4, 2004) -American researchers Dr. Richard Axel and Linda B. Buck shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their work on the sense of smell-showing how, for example, a person can smell lilac in the spring and recall it in the winter.

Their genetic work revealed a family of "receptor" proteins in the nose that recognize odors, and they illuminated how the odor information is transmitted to the brain.

The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet said the sense of smell "helps us detect the qualities we regard as positive. A good wine or a sun ripe wild strawberry activates a whole array of odorant receptors."

Axel and Buck clarified the intricate biological pathway from the nose to the brain that lets us perceive and recognize smells. A whiff of an odor brings a mix of different molecules into the nose, where each molecule activates several odor receptors. This pattern of activation is interpreted by the brain, letting people recognize and form memories of about 10,000 diverse odors, the Nobel Assembly said.

The use of oxygen with aromatherapy is like smelling the roses a hundred fold!!!

Discover the world of aromatherapy

Since the time of Cleopatra, people have used aromatic botanical essences (essential oils) to enhance the surroundings as well as promote health.

Today we can all experience the abundant and profound influence of essential oils on our lives. Essential oils when combined with oxygen stimulate the senses and begin to alter ones mood or condition in positive ways.

The Zo2ne's essential oils are exclusive formulas made from 100% natural therapeutic grade oils. They have been meticulously selected from many regions around the world and handcrafted by master aroma therapists. They have also been tested for oxygen inhalation safety.

Essential oils are derived from non-man made sources such as: flowers, leaves, roots and seeds to name a few. The oil of these natural substances is steam distilled from the source to maintain purity content.

The combination of oxygen and aroma essence is commonly referred to as "oxygen enriched air." Meaning we use the oxygen to propel and project the aroma essence similar to smelling the roses 100 fold.

Science is just now rediscovering the power of aromatherapy through essential oils, the lifeblood of the plant kingdom. Health practitioners contend that when essential oils are inhaled with oxygen the life force of the body is stimulated to conditions of tranquility, harmony, invigoration and an overall feeling of being refreshed.

The theory is that aroma signals the part of the brain that control emotions. Research has shown specific smells produce physical effects within the body. That is why The Zo2ne has 25+ aroma essences for our clients so they can literally fit the smell to the mood they wish to achieve.

The Zo2nes aroma essences are integral to the effectiveness of our oxygen systems when purchased. These aroma essences are the cornerstone of our aroma shots and are also used with our bottled bubbler chambers. These aroma essences come in pure form and can be purchased in our amber bottles (see below) or are infused onto our proprietary fiber filter inside our aroma shots.

Finally our full line of oxygen generators or oxygen concentrators activates these aroma essences by allowing oxygen to flow easily into any of our proprietary aromatic breathing devices.

Essential Oil Aroma Therapy  Basil Relieves headache, migraine, sinus congestion,colds, gout  Bergamot Reduces depression, anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic  Chamomile Nerves, migraine, PMS, menstrual problems, skin, digestion  Clary Sage Nerves, depression, PMS, menopause, hormone balancer, Postpartum  Cypress Circulation, menopause, water retention, colds  Elemi  Reduce stress, nervousness, treats congested lungs  Eucalyptus Sore throat, sinus infection, decongestant, flu, fever,colds coughs  Fennel  Digestion, water retention, menopause, hormonal nausea, obesity  Geranium Skin, depression, anxiety, menstrual problems, circulation  Grapefruit  Migraine, depression, obesity, water retention, exhaustion  Ginger Colds, fever, nausea, digestion, stimulant, aphrodisiac  Hyssop  Circulation, colds, coughs, asthma, migraine, nerves, depression  Lavender Skin, lung & sinus infections, asthma, migraine, nerves, depression  Lemon  Digestion, antioxidant, fever, enhances immunity, nerves, anxiety  Marjoram Circulation, migraine, menstrual problems, ease loneliness & rejection  Myrtle  Balances energy, lung & respiratory infection, hormonal balance  Orange Colds, flu, congestion, depression, nerves, sedative  Peppermint  Digestion, nausea, fever, headache, migraine, stimulant,clarity  Ravensara Respiratory infections, antiseptic for flu and viruses  Rose  Circulatory, menopausal, menstrual problems, anxiety, depression, impotence in men  Rosemary Headache, fatigue, gout, skin, obesity, nerve stimulant, confidence  Tangerine  Relieve anxiety, nervousness, dizziness  Tarragon Reduces anorexia aid digestion, neuromuscular  Tea Tree  Colds, flu, respiratory infections, enhance immunity, builds strength  Ylang Ylang Anxiety, depression, sedative tempering fear, anger & jealousy