What natural treatments for body odor does Dr. Weil recommend?
Since the bacterial breakdown of sweat is what causes most body odor, try these measures to reduce body odor naturally: • Because stimulants, including coffee and tea, contribute to body odor by increasing the activity of apocrine sweat glands, try eliminating these beverages and any others containing caffeine. • Splash rubbing alcohol in the armpits to reduce bacteria on the skin. • Look for deodorants in health-food stores that contain extracts of green tea, which is a safe, natural antibacterial. Aluminum in deodorant products can be irritating or harmful. Avoid “natural crystals,” which may contain aluminum – even if they say they don’t.
