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It is a natural and healthy process to sweat, and in doing so body odour is produced. Body odour is a sensitive issue in itself, even though it is caused when bacteria break down protein into certain acids that produce an unpleasant smell. Some persons may be aware of their body odour and/or a close friend, family member or co-worker. Usually many are unaware of their body odour until someone inform them about it. Worse, some will deny it to protect themselves or out of embarrassment.

Assuming you bathe, at least twice a day, there are still a few factors that cause body odour including

  • Consuming broccoli in your diet can stink up your mouth due to its smelly sulphur compoundit produces.
  • Having the rare genetic disorder called Trimethylaminuria which is caused from a mutation in a specific gene which makes the body unable to breakdown the chemical compound known as Trimethylamine. When this compound builds up in the body it causes a fishy smell which is released in the breath, urine and sweat.
  • We release sweat during the consumption of alcohol, however as alcohol courses through your blood and around your body, some seeps out through the pores – and, quite evidently, through the breath. It doesn’t matter what type of alcohol you drink; once the body begins to break it down it all smells the same.
  • Persons diagnosed with diabetes, if it goes untreated he/she can experience “diabetes ketoacidosis”. This condition causes a lack of insulin in the body, when there is a build-up of ketone (breakdown of fat for fuel) it creates a change in the body odour.
  • We have all experienced stress in our lives, what you do not know is that the stinkiest sweat of all is stress sweat. The sweat that is produced comes from a category of sweat glands called apocrine glands. The apocrine glands produce less watery sweat which contains protein and fats that bacteria feed on to create an odour.

There are several natural remedies and commercial chemicals and artificial – scented sprays that may help to control body odour temporarily. Howver if the body odour persists, conduct your research on the cause of your body odour and consult your doctor.

12 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR BODY ODOUR

Excessive sweating that creates body odour is an unpleasant problem that can affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem. Whether it is a mild, strong or offensive, body odour is a sensitive issue that is generally addressed by the use of health and fragrance sprays and deodorants to temporarily quench the stench. However, use of these chemicals and artificial-scented sprays and deodorant only shield the body odour for a short period and fail to treat the underlying cause of these nose-pinching smells.

In order to practice good hygiene, it is important to know how body odour occurs. The main causes of body odour problems are poor hygiene and insufficient bathing which increases the secretion by the apocrine glands located in the underarms, genitals, around the nipples, and the eccrine glands found in the underarms, hands, and feet, when they interact with skin bacteria.

A body odour problem can successfully be managed by a few natural home remedies that can be found at our kitchens and bathrooms. To prevent the undesirable body odour you can add these natural home remedies to keep your skin clean and dry.

  • Shave your underarms because underarm hair can increase body odour as it traps sweat and bacteria.
  • Use rubbing alcohol wipes, vinegar and/or hydrogen peroxide on your armpits during the day to reduce the numbers of odour-causing bacteria.
  • Splash on witch hazel directly on your skin or apply it as often as necessary with a cotton pad. It has drying and deodorizing properties.
  • Use baking soda or cornstarch on any odour-prone part of your body because these powders absorb moisture and the baking soda also kills odour-causing bacteria.
  • Use tea-tree oil on the problem areas as this oil kills bacteria. It also has a very pleasant scent; however, if it irritates the skin avoid usage.
  • Use sage to fight the odour-causing bacteria and reduce perspiration. You can brew some sage tea, let it cool and store in a bottle. Apply in the underarm area, but not around the genitals and after usage, wash your hands before touching your face.
  • Use lavender, pine and peppermint essential oils to fight bacteria. The oils all have a nice smell however some people have a skin reaction to certain oils so test the underarm area or a small patch of skin before using.
  • Eat plenty of spinach, chard and kale because green, leafy vegetables are rich in chlorophyll, and have a powerful deodorizing effect in your body.
  • Place a few sprigs of parsley in a cup of boiling water for five minutes. Let it cool before you drink it. Parsley has odour fighting properties.
  • Buy tablets containing chlorophyll as these tablets are made from plants like kelp, barley grass, and blue-green algae. However, check the label for the dosage recommendation.
  • Limit the amount of spicy foods you eat, such as curry or garlic because they can make your sweat smell.
  • Limit the amount of red meat because it tends to make body odour worse.

Remember now that it is natural and healthy to sweat, but no one wants to smell. These natural home remedies will assist you in reducing the effects of an unpleasant body order.

How to keep your armpits clean and bacteria free

  • Take a warm bath or shower every day to kill the bacteria on your skin. On hot days, you may need to have a bath or shower twice a day.
  • Wash your armpits thoroughly using an antibacterial soap.
  • Use a deodorant or anti-perspirant after bathing or showering. If you suffer from allergies, stop using them.
  • Wear natural fibres, such as wool or cotton as they allow your skin to breathe, which means your sweat will evaporate quicker.
  • Rub some lemon on the odour causing site and pat dry. Citrus fruit changes the pH level of your skin, making it more acidic. All bacteria, including the odour-causing kinds, have a hard time surviving in a highly acidic environment.

References:

www.besthealthmag.ca

www.huffingtonpost.com

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