Sweating and Body Odor

Causes & Prevention

An Alternative View: Body Odor Is Not Caused By Bacteria, But By What You Eat

It's been said, "You Are What You Eat." That certainly is true when it comes to body odor and sweating.

Perspiration has a double function. It cools the body, and helps eliminate toxins. For that reason, some experts say that strong body odor is not caused by bacteria, but by the detoxification process itself.

Why Isn't Teenage Sweat Like Kid Sweat? Many Reasons, Like There's So Much More Of It.

As you grow up, your body changes. But one of these only your nose knows - it's your personal scent. You smell differently these days than you did a few years ago, and sometimes you can be downright rank, right? What's to blame for all this smelliness? It's your old pal, sweat.

What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?

Editor's Note:

"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.