Tips to Prevent Body Odor

Tips to Prevent Body Odor

I’m sure that I’m not the only one who has had sobering moments of awareness when you realize that you smell a bit funky. Whether it’s on a hot summer day, walking out of a tepid New York City subway station, or after a gym workout, we all hope that unpleasant smell won’t travel beyond our own noses.

It’s normal to smell after sweating, but there are helpful natural ways that can help to control and limit body odor and unpleasant breath. This can be an embarrassing topic for many, but let’s get over it and find some solutions.

Microorganisms in the body are a major reason why we have body odor. The two areas of the body that are primarily associated with body odor are the gut and the liver. When the gut or digestive tract is compromised with an overgrowth of candida or other fungi, parasites, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or other overpopulated strains of certain bacteria, this leads to endotoxin production. These endotoxins interact with the body’s biochemistry and can lead to increased body odor.

Ammonia and Aldehydes are another reason why you may find that no matter what you do, you still can’t cover up unpleasant body odor. It is normal to produce a certain amount of ammonia. After all, ammonia is a natural byproduct of the breakdown of fats and proteins. If the liver is compromised or overtaxed, it can not effectively detoxify ammonia, and ammonia levels remain high in the bloodstream. Microorganisms like candida and parasites feed off ammonia and also produce it. This becomes a vicious cycle if the liver or kidneys are compromised and a person has leaky gut, dysbiosis, or microorganism overgrowth. Ammonia will remain high in the body.

Aldehydes or acetylaldehydes are other chemical compounds that can lead to body odor. Aldehydes are found in many household items like furniture, carpets, plywood, and plastics. If our bodies are functioning optimally, we should be able to detoxify these compounds. If our liver or kidneys are not functioning well, then it is the buildup of aldehydes or acetylaldehydes that can contribute to body odor. Fungus and other microorganisms produce acetylaldehyde, which can add to high levels as well.

Body odor is just one symptom of ammonia toxicity; other symptoms may include muscle twitches, headaches, insomnia, and brain fog. Ammonia toxicity frequently may not show up in traditional blood work, but can still be present. Here are some solutions for minimizing body odor

Clean Up Your Gut and Liver

Get muscle tested to determine if you have a fungal overgrowth, dysbiosis, or microbial imbalances. Take supplements to heal your gut. Specific nutritional supplements can help your gut to heal and eradicate microbial imbalance. Support your liver with nutritional supplementation. Certain supplements like Chlorophyll Complex by Standard Process can help the liver and therefor, help to eliminate body odor.

Get A Good Shower Filter

Many municipalities treat their water with Chloramine, which is a combination of ammonia and chlorine. This will reduce ammonia that you are inhaling and that is being absorbed through your skin. It may not eliminate all the ammonia, but will certainly help.

Detoxify from Aldehydes and Ammonia

Certain supplements help with ammonia and aldehyde detoxification. NAC, taurine, Chemchord, MT Supreme, Takesumi Supreme, and Schisandra berry.

Eat to Avoid Trimethylaminuria 

This is a rare disease that causes the body to be unable to breakdown trimethylamine. This builds up in the person and is excreted through sweat, urine, and breath. A foul or strong odor is noticed with this condition. Secondary Trimethylaminuria is linked to dysbiosis and gut imbalances. Trimethylaminuria patients are recommended not to consume legumes, meat, saltwater fish, eggs, organ meats or anything high choline.

Get Tested for an Adrenal Imbalance

For some people, the adrenal glands are exhausted and this can lead to excessive sweating. Adrenal supplement support can help to minimize excessive sweating.

Take Supplements

Get muscle tested to determine the best ones for you. Magnolia bark, Dermaco, cleavers, Livco, magnesium, a specific probiotic that is right for you. There are many different strains and it is important to know the right one that aligns with your gut.

Eat Foods that Help Combat Body Odor

Try parsley, turnips, dandelion greens, celery, and wheatgrass.

Avoid Foods to Can Contribute to Body Odor

Examples world be garlic, onions, leeks, chives, cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, starchy foods, and dairy.

Use Natural Deodorants, Toothpaste, Soaps and Shampoos

The more toxins that you are accumulating from your hygiene routine can lead to body odor, be-cause of the deleterious effect on liver and gut health. Brands like Alaffia and Weleda have long-lasting pleasant smelling natural deodorant options. I like the Weleda salt toothpaste as well. Dr. Bronner’s makes natural soaps that are infused with essential oils.

About the Author

Dr. Louis Granirer of the Holistic Chiropractic Center in NY, is a leading Holistic Chiropractor who finds natural remedies for severe and chronic illness. Learn more by visiting his website.