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What causes offensive body odor....... What causes bad body odor? Why Do some people have more body odor? Can natural remedies help with bad body odor?
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Everybody has body odor sometimes. After a long workout or being out in the sun, most people, well, stink a little.

However, this information addresses situations where a person may have body odor that is more persistent than the natural odor of a workout or stress and to the point that it is offensive to noses.

Why do some people have more odor than others?

It isn't because they sweat more although sweating when stressful can contribute to the creation of odor.

The cause of intense odor could be lack of oxygenation in the body, allowing waste to be there that shouldn't be there. Anaerobic bacteria love to make a stink when there is not enough oxygen inside.

Certain vitamin deficiencies can also contribute to body odor intensity.

If you cannot metabolize certain foods, you can literally smell like them. Foods like eggs and fish, for example.

Other reasons for odor that is too strong include kidney or liver disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, systemic candida, parasites, etc.

Source: Mayo Clinic

Can Natural Remedies Help Smelly Body Odor?

Among the natural remedies available for this condition, products that oxygenate the blood can be useful as can cleansing for parasites and yeast.

Depending on what the cause is, natural herbal, homeopathic or ayurvedic tonics that build the liver and kidneys or gently cleanse and detox one or both could be indicated.


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Detoxing, in general, is a good idea provided you are otherwise healthy. When kidney disease or liver disease are suspected, it's always best to check with your doctor before detoxing as the detoxification process can stress both organs.

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There are also body wraps that target odor specifically. Wraps with dead sea mud are popular for this application.

Stress reduction can definitely help with excessive odor so stress reduction therapies should be added to your health regimen.

If parasitic infestation is suspected, a good parasite cleanse would be in order. Read more about the symptoms of having parasites

Health Disclaimer: This information on naturally controlling body odor is not presented as replacement for any necessary medical evaluation. Kidney and liver disease, and some of the other causes of offensive body odor, can be life-threatening. Be wise with your health.