| Body odor is often a result of poor hygiene or | | | | elimination of waste products in the body. |
| excessive sweating. When perspiration is allowed to | | | | To help prevent body odor, a person should eat lots |
| remain on the body for a several hours, bacteria | | | | of fruits and vegetables (especially raw), and whole |
| multiply and breed. Sweat is odorless, but bacterial | | | | grains. A high fiber diet generally aids in the digestion |
| action will result in offensive odor. Nervousness, | | | | process. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water a day |
| stress, or anxiety can produce heavy sweating and | | | | to help keep the kidneys clear and aid in the |
| indirectly promote body odors. Men generally sweat | | | | detoxification process. Some vitamins and herbs are |
| more than women, so they usually have more body | | | | considered helpful in the prevention of body odor. |
| odor. | | | | Herbs, which may be helpful, include: cinnamon, |
| Internal health problems may also cause body odor. | | | | coriander, cumin, fennel, ginger, licorice root, nutmeg, |
| Problems such as diabetes, zinc deficiency, liver | | | | oregano, and rosemary. Supplements which may be |
| problems, kidney problems, chronic constipation, | | | | helpful, include: B6 (pyrodoxine), folic acid, magnesium, |
| certain parasites, or a metabolism imbalance may | | | | and zinc. Taking a bath with added baking soda may |
| cause body odor. A sluggish liver, in combination with | | | | also be helpful in reducing body odor. For smelly feet, |
| the effects of constipation, is a common cause of | | | | soak them in tea for about 30 minutes. Green tea or |
| body odor. Toxins that accumulate in our bodies can | | | | vinegar can also be applied to the body to reduce |
| also be the cause of body odor. In today's world we | | | | odor. |
| are bombarded with toxins in our food and | | | | Avoid red meat, fried foods, and sugar. Also limit |
| environment that can store up in the body if the liver | | | | dairy products. Deodorants, though somewhat |
| and kidneys fail to dispose of them. Toxins linger | | | | effective, tend to block the sweat glands, and may |
| inside the body and may be eliminated through the | | | | ultimately lead to aluminum toxicity. |
| skin. Additionally very strong-smelling foods such as | | | | Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes |
| certain spices, garlic and others have strong odors | | | | only, and is not intended for use as diagnosis or |
| which are often emitted through the skin's pores. A | | | | treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for |
| proper and healthy diet should help in the complete | | | | consulting a licensed medical professional. |
| digestion of ingested food and in the prompt | | | | |