Natural Health

Body Odor

The unpleasant smell that we often think of as due to perspiration is caused by a combination of stale sweat and bacteria, not fresh sweat. The most effective way to protect against it is to wash thoroughly every day and wear clean, loose fitting clothing in natural fibers. Most people find that a combination of good hygiene and an effective antiperspirant or deodorant will keep the problem under control, but some people may find they need to take extra measures.

Dietary Advice To Reduce Body Odor

Avoid eating too much fatty animal and dairy produce, as this can sometimes contribute to body odor.

Some people give off an unpleasant odor because of a deficiency of zinc. Low levels of zinc have been linked to excessive sweating, which can make the problem worse. People on a vegetarian or restricted diet may be low in zinc, which id found in seafood, steak, liver, chicken, oats and also some nuts and seeds.

Complimentary Natural Remedies For Body Odor

Add 6 drops of lavender or lemon essential oil to 600 ml distilled water and spray or dab this onto the area of the body that perspires most. Other oils with deodorizing properties include cypress, eucalyptus and clary sage. Use 6 drops of lemon or juniper berry essential oil in the bath to help detoxify the body, this can sometimes improve the problem of body odor.

Infuse 1 tsp of dried marigold in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes, strain and drink this amount twice a day to help reduce sweating.

Homeopathic remedies may be particularly helpful. Try Lycopodium 6c for smelly perspiration or Calcarea 6c if you are overweight and have sour smelling sweat.

Don’t use juniper berry oil during pregnancy.

Recommended Ready Made Natural Remedies For Body Odor

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