Under Arms Out of Mind

Have you ever been in a social situation and someone was a bit on the nose. They had a body odour issue and not many people wanted to get too close. We all have our own unique odour and anti-perspirants is the normal way to mask our BO. But is it the only way to stop BO? Most anti-perspirants contain aluminium and with conditions such as Alzheimer's on the rise we need to reduce the amount we put in or on our bodies. Aluminium is also unhealthy for our bones.

Not to mention that by using anti-perspirants you stop the natural process of toxin removal from the armpit via sweat. I know sweating from the armpit feels wet and uncomfortable but just remember it's a natural process and it's healthy. For your healths sake you would be better off wiping your armpit with a damp cloth or rag and then drying the area. Not ideal but that is your choice. Changing shirts is another option also if you are worried about people seeing your wet spots!! There is also evidence that support anti-perspirants are influencing breast cancers supposedly through the lack of toxin removal from the armpit.

The best advice I can give for keeping the BO at bay, reducing you aluminium exposure and allowing your sweat glands to work naturally. Use organic deodorants, natural crystals (similar to roll on anti-perspirant minus the aluminium and perfume) and I have even heard of bicarb soda being used(not for me). This is another example of how changing small parts of your lifestyle incrementally will increase your long term health and well being, this is another example of how Lifestyle coaching can increase the quality of your life.