What causes bad body odor?
Our body has many functions and flushing out waste or byproducts of all those functions is essential to keep the body free of germs and bacteria. There are many ways to
excrete waste out of the body like urination, passing fecal matter, exhaling, and sweating. The root cause of bad body odor is sweating only and the most embarrassing situation is under armpits. Bad odor results out of inadequate bathing and maintaining unhygienic conditions which do not clean up the mess excreted by the body. Another important function of the underarm sweating is to excrete toxins produced out of many body functions. It is very important to flush out the toxins to maintain good health. Our sweat contains urea, salt,
protein and fats which if not evaporated gets in contact with bacteria to gives out bad odor. Some synthetic deficiencies within the body are also responsible for bad body odor. In women, there are some additional factors also. The menstrual cycle and stress increases the chances of body odor. Yeast can convert sugar into alcohol very fast within the body and produces a beer like smell. Poor
hygienic conditions, infections, dirty clothes are some of the reasons for bad body odor. Hairs on underarms other areas more prone to sweating causes blockage for good ventilation and keeps the bacteria hiding. Foods which are rich in amino acids are known to leave waste in the intestines. This waste needs to flush out with the help of an enzyme called flavin monooxygenases. The poor production of this enzyme can not take care of the residues in intestines properly which results in fishy like odor. Our skin is the largest organ and needs to be taken
care of in a best way. There are many products available in the market which claim to clean up the mess, but all these products do not reach out to the root cause and
hence temporarily solve the problem.
Here are some home remedies that helps to solve body odour:
Vinegar-
Vinegar is a very good antiseptic and it helps in killing bacteria and other factors which lives on the skin. Spritzing apple cider vinegar on areas which are more prone to odor and then wipe the area dry. It helps to tackle the problem of stinking smell. You can add vinegar in a bowl or mug of water and then rinse your underarms with it to keep a check on bad odor.
Green supplements-
According to the Columbia University's Health Services green supplements such as wheat grass are natural deodrants. You can add some wheat grass in your daily vitamin intakes. Further, drink a glass water added with 500mg of wheat grass in an empty stomach.
Wheat grass has chlorophyll which helps in reducing the smell.
Clothes made of natural fibres-
Clothes made of natural fibers are very good ventilators. natural fibers allows air flow on the skin surface and take away the moisture and bacteria which rests on the skin.
Honey-
Add a tablespoon of honey to your water for a final rinse after your bath. It keeps a check on bad odor.
Baking soda-
Apply baking soda to the underarms, it absorbs the bad perspiration in the underarms. Further, you can add a little cornstarch for better absorbing of sweat in your underarms.
Rosewater-
This is the simplest of all these
remedies so far. Take bath in rosewater, a few drops of rosewater in your bathing water gives a long lasting effect on your body odor. It is a very good natural deodorant.
Tomato juice-
Put 3-4 cups of tomato juice in your
bath tub. Be soaked in the tomato juice and water in the bath tub for 15 minutes. It is very helpful in keeping a check on bad body odor.
Hydrogen peroxide-
Mix one teaspoon of hydrogen
peroxide with 8 ounces of water. Use this solution and wash your underarms 3-4 times daily. Hydrogen peroxide is very effective in controlling bad odor.
Mint leaves-
Boil some mint leaves as required by
you. Add the boiled water in the bath water and then take bath. A very effective way to keep desired body essence. You can use the boiled water aside for extra care of your underarms and other areas prone to sweating.
Camphor-
You can put two or three camphor units in your bathing water 15 minutes before taking bath. Also, you can add powder of two or three camphors, then add rose water. Take bath twice a week, to smell good.
Drink lots of water, water helps in flushing out toxins produced in the body more rapidly. Drink carrot juice, carrot juice with saunf (aniseed)
or with mint leaves helps in overcoming the bad body odour.
Include turnip juice in your diet. It helps in producing enzymes which are helpful in the production of enzymes responsible to excrete
toxins out of the body. Eat whole grain, leafy green vegetables, soy products and fruits to keep your body odor under control. Avoid red meat, it gives out some toxins content in the bloodstream.
Avoid food which are low in fibre content. You should also avoid processed foods such as refined
sugar, hydrogenated oils and white flour.
Wash your armpits and other areas prone to sweating regularly with good natural antiseptic.
Do not use deodorants more often. Definitely, it smells good but also the clog the little skin pores from where the body toxins comes out the body.
Deodorants also causes itching, allergies and other skin complications in some cases.
Change your clothes everyday, if you are sweating heavily. Do wear washed clothes everyday to keep a check on bad body odor.
Dry yourself thoroughly after taking bath. Bacteria responsible for bad odor do not survive on dry skin.
Remember, nature has all the answers to every problem. We all should use more and more natural therapies to align with the body of its natural functions. Our body is also a product of nature and it easily respond to the natural treatment without disturbing other body functions. So, next time raise your arms, raise them with a confidence.
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