How to Get Rid of Body Odor Naturally

Unpleasant body odor could be embarrassing to the person concerned and great discomfort to others. It may embarrass you to the extent of forcing you to minimize your social interactions. A variety of deodorants and body sprays are available to camouflage the body smell. The parts of the body which produce more sweat like armpits, breast and groin are sources of bad odor, because they produce more sweat. The sweat by itself has no odor. But if you do not wash it off for sometime, bacteria begin to feed on it. The byproduct of their feeding produces the foul smell. There are several methods to get rid of body odor naturally. 

So to control the body odor it is essential to keep these parts clean.  Whenever you take a bath, use antibacterial soap and scrubber to clean your body. People who have the problem of body odor should take a shower, more often than others.  It is necessary to dry with a clean towel after the shower and apply antifungal powder to the body. Wear clean fresh clothes after the bath.  Wash your clothes well so they are rid of all body odors.

Body Odor  Remedies

White Vinegar

Spray some white vinegar under the armpits after taking bath. Dab some deodorant made with an essential mineral oil on it with a cotton ball. This helps to destroy the foul smelling bacteria and also camouflage the foul smell.

Potato Slices

Make some potato slices.  Rub them under the arm pits and other sweaty areas. This would help to keep the excessive sweating and the body odor in check.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is a very good anti-odor agent.  Add some lemon juice to baking soda and make it into a paste. Apply the paste to your arm pits and other parts of the body where you are sweating excessively. This would help to get rid of the bad odor.

Lavender Oil

Add some lavender oil to your bath tub. You can also apply lavender oil with a cotton ball to your arm pits and other parts of the body where there is excessive sweating.

Herbal Remedies

Ginger Ale

Drink ginger ale or ginger tea after food once every day.  His would help to reduce amount of sweat by keeping the sweat glands in check.

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Sage Herbal Tea

Sage herbal tea helps to reduce excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). Add some  water and boil it. Strain it and drink it after it cools down. Sage contains vitamin B and magnesium which help to reduce excessive sweating.

Wheatgrass Juice

Wheatgrass juice is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B12 and folic acid which help to control excessive sweating. Drink a glass of wheatgrass juice every day. This helps to reduce sweating and hence the body odor.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Take 2-3 tsp of apple cider vinegar every day on empty stomach. This will reduce excessive sweating

Alcohol and tobacco are the major causes of bad body odor. They combine with sweat and produce a distinctive bad odor. So avoid alcohol and tobacco.

Spices and red meat increase sweating. Reduce these foods in your diet.

These are some of the methods to get rid of body odor naturally.

Stopping Diarrhea Naturally

Diarrhea is caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and even by medications. It is possible to stop diarrhea naturally. The symptoms of diarrhea are frequent watery bowel movements. Certain illnesses like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease could also cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can cause abdominal pain, stomach cramps and blood in the stools. Several natural diarrhea remedies for quick relief are available.

Drinking Water for Diarrhea

When you are suffering from diarrhea, your body loses water and electrolytes. It is necessary to drink at least 2-3 liters of water a day to replenish the loss. Drink oral re-hydration solutions that contain salts and electrolytes that are sold in the pharmaceutical shops.

Banana for Diarrhea

Banana is a very effective remedy for diarrhea. Banana is rich in potassium and pectin. The loss of electrolytes from the body can be made up by the fruit. Potassium helps the stomach to relax. Intestine has certain beneficial bacteria. Banana contains a soluble fiber called in inulin. It helps to promote the beneficial bacteria in the intestine.

      Psyllium Seed Husk

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Psyllium Seed Husk for Diarrhea

Psyllium seed husk is used as dietary fiber. It is rich in soluble fiber and absorbs lots of water and makes the stools firmer. It is a very good intestinal cleanser. It is good for a variety of intestinal disorders. It helps to stabilize the bowel movements.

Brown Rice for Diarrhea

Brown rice is a good natural diarrhea remedy. It is rich in dietary fibers. Whole wheat toast is also a very good remedy. Toast and rice are low carbohydrate foods and help to get rid of the symptoms.

Apple Sauce for Diarrhea

Apple sauce is a very effective remedy for diarrhea. It helps to firm up the liquid bowel movements.

Chamomile Tea for Diarrhea

Chamomile tea is made from the flowers of the plant. It helps to reduce the intestinal inflammation and provide relief.

Peppermint Teafor Diarrhea

Peppermint tea soothes the gastrointestinal system and helps to provide relief from the spasms.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Diarrhea

Apple cider vinegar has a high pectin content which soothes lining of the colon, acting as protective coat. Add three tsp of apple cider vinegar to water and drink it three times a day.

Diet for Diarrhea

When you are suffering from diarrhea you should take foods which are easily digestible. Properly cooked carrots can be included in the diet. You can include bananas, white rice, mashed potatoes, apple sauce, white toast, yogurt, blueberries and steamed chicken. If your are allergic to certain foods they have to be avoided.

Foods to Avoid for Diarrhea

Certain fruit juices and soft drinks have to be avoided as they are hard to digest. Also avoid apple and pear juice. You should abstain from drinking coffee and alcohol. Oil rich and spicy foods should also be avoided.

These are some of the natural diarrhea remedies for quick relief.