Home Remedies for Body Odor
Body OdorBody odor is normally present when a person sweats, and the more one sweats the more odors arise. However, it is not the sweat that causes the odor, but rather it is the toxins that the sweat brings out of the body.
Nonetheless, body odor is offensive and can be embarrassing in situations when it is not manageable. Thus body sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants are used to mask the odor temporarily.
However, antiperspirants and deodorants contain aluminum, which contributes to diseases such as Alzheimer's and many types of cancers. Therefore many who are aware of those facts opt for home remedies to help control body odor.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is one of the cheapest home remedies that can be used. It is powerful in neutralizing odors, and can be applied to the underarms after a bath or shower, as well as throughout the day when the odor arises.
Additionally, taking a bath in baking soda water will help to draw out toxins that contribute to body odor.
Vinegars
White vinegar as well as apple cider vinegar can be applied to the underarms after a bath or shower.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are also effective when applied to the underarms, or when added to the bath water. They can also be added to a small amount of water and be used as a body spray.
Hot Baths
A hot bath helps to promote sweating. Sweating helps to rapidly eliminate toxins from the body so that when the body breaks into a sweat afterwards, fewer toxins will be released, and thus body odor is reduced.
Certain Foods
There are many foods that can help to eliminate body odor by helping the body to get rid of toxins via the stool, urine and sweat. Once the toxins are eliminated the foul odor will be not be as noticeable anymore.
The foods to help with eliminating toxins are all plant-based foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices and nuts and seeds. Herbs are particularly helpful in reducing the odor, as they have an aroma that naturally helps to mask the offensive odors. The best herbs to consider are mints, cilantro, cloves, lemon balm, parsley and ginger root.
At first these foods may actually contribute to body odor, particularly ginger, as it helps to remove harmful toxins. But after using them for a while, and staying on a clean diet the body odor will be reduced.
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