Alternative cure for body odour

Body odor can be one of the most revolting characteristics of an individual and can cause much social embarrassment as well as cause other people to make a conscious effort to avoid close contact with individuals that have high levels of body odor. Conventional thought placed most of the blame of body odor on perspiration. However, perspiration on its own is completely odorless. The odor actually originates from bacteria on the skin and odors that come from other sources. The main culprit - anaerobic bacteria starts to flourish on your body when it doesn't have enough oxygen. When the metabolism of your body starts, it creates certain odors that the body needs to dispel as waste products. Imbalances in an individual's metabolism will generally lead to stronger odors being emitted. Toxins are also a very likely cause of body odor and can be built up within the body through consumed food, beverages or simply the environment that one is subject to. A detoxification program can help cleanse the kidneys, liver and colon, thereby ensuring that no excessive odor is emitted by these organs. Some other very common causes of body odor include a deficiency of zinc, poor hygiene, menopause, fungal infections, Fever or even an overactive thyroid gland or hyperthyroidism.

One of the first steps in the fight against body odor is to make an effort to bathe every day. This helps remove bacteria from the skin - especially the armpits and the groin areas where the bacterium is known to exist most commonly. The use of antibacterial soaps is more effective for the removal of fungus and bacteria than normal soap bars. If your body gives off a significantly foul smell, you should try soaking it in a tub of water that contains 3 cups of tomato juice for about 15 minutes. Try wearing loose fitting clothes as much as possible as they allow the skin to breathe freely and allows the perspiration to escape rather than cling on to the body, and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Make a conscious effort to change your diet and make sure that you eliminate foods that lead to body odor. Some examples of these foods include coffee, alcohol, garlic, exotic spices and meat. Instead of using deodorants, try wiping your armpits with white vinegar or alcohol as they will help unclog the sweat glands. Alum is also very effective when trying to accomplish this. Applying baking soda on the armpit or area of the body that seems most affected will absorb sweat while also killing any bacteria present.

answered by G M

As you probably know, body odor is caused by bacteria growing on the body, rather than by sweat. As bacteria tend to thrive in moist conditions, and armpits tend to sweat more than the other parts of the body (or at least dry much slower), the armpits are most affected by the unpleasant odor that is associated with sweat. The essential problem however is of bacteria rather than sweat.

It is therefore necessary to keep your armpits as clean as possible. It is not necessary, and in fact is also unhealthy, to stop perspiration, except for rare cases of hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by abnormally large amounts of perspiration. Normally, if you are able to minimize the amount of bacteria in the armpit area to begin with, the question of the bacteria increasing in the presence of sweat does not arise at all. You should wash your underarms thoroughly, twice a day or more if necessary. Whenever you bathe, pay special attention to this area, scrubbing it with soap and water. If you do not notice much improvement, you can try an antibacterial soap. After bathing, be sure to dry yourself thoroughly before you dress. In addition, make sure your clothes are clean. As far as possible, wear clothes made from natural fibers such as cotton, as they not only absorb sweat more efficiently, but also dry quicker.

answered by G R