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The History of Smell Salts
The History of Smell Salts
Smell salts have been used for centuries as a quick way to stimulate alertness. Originally used in medical settings to revive people who fainted, they later became known in sports... Read more...
AHTO Nordic smelling salts brand story
The Story Behind AHTO
AHTO was created to redefine the smelling salt experience. Inspired by Nordic environments and developed with insights from hockey players, the brand focuses on intensity, focus, and distinctive sensory activation. Read more...
Why Hockey Players Use Smell Salts
Why Hockey Players Use Smell Salts
Smell salts have become a familiar tool in hockey locker rooms and on the bench. Many players use them before shifts or intense moments to trigger a quick feeling of... Read more...
Diagram showing how smell salts affect the nervous system and trigger alertness
The Science Behind Smell Salts: How They Affect the Nervous System
Smell salts trigger a natural airway reflex when the strong ammonia scent stimulates sensory nerves in the nose. This causes a sharp inhale and briefly activates the body's alertness response... Read more...
SMELL SALTS: WHAT THEY ARE, HOW THEY’VE BEEN USED, AND WHY ATHLETES STILL USE THEM TODAY
SMELL SALTS: WHAT THEY ARE, HOW THEY’VE BEEN USED, AND WHY ATHLETES STILL USE THEM TODAY
Smell salts have been around for a long time — and for most of that history, they had one clear purpose: to wake someone up fast. Today, they're still known... Read more...