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Body Odor-An Unpleasant Encounter
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Biology 103
2002 Second Paper
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Body Odor-An Unpleasant Encounter
Melissa Brown
"What is that smell?" you ask.
"It is absolutely disgusting," you reply to yourself as you continue
walking along. Then you realize that this smell just keeps on following
you, from classroom to lunchroom to dorm room, even in the courtyard.
Then it hits you that garbage has not been following you everywhere but
you are the cause of that disgusting smell; you have body odor. What is
this phenomenon of body odor? According to John Riddle, Body odor is
the term used for any unpleasant smell associated with the body(1).
Most of us are concerned about how we look especially, how we smell so
body odor which can be a potentially fatal blow to a person's social
life is not a welcome addition to one's ingredients for success. It is
this human fear of being excluded that led to the invention of the
term, body odor. In the 1910s and 1920s, advertisers highlighted
people's discontent with the things around them and with themselves in
order to encourage them to buy their products. A group of advertising
men used the term B.O. to mean body odor in a women's deodorant
advertisement for their product, Odo-Ro-No. It played upon women's
sentiments that beauty was important to achieving their main goal in
life: a husband.
Listerine, which today has mundane advertisements with bottles of
Listerine and a voice talking about the results of laboratory research
that show Listerine's ability to combat gingivitis, cavities and so on,
also used this approach. Listerine had an advertisement that showed
"pathetic Edna" who was approaching her "tragic" thirtieth birthday and
was always "a bridesmaid and never a bride" apparently because she
suffered from Halitosis or bad breath (of course it could not have been
personality problems that was hindering Edna's romantic progress!). As
a result of this ad, Listerine's sales went from $100,000 a year in
1921 to more than $4 million in 1927. Body odor is a major concern for
most people and even those who do not suffer from it are concerned
about preventing body odor because of its negative social consequences.(2)
People are very sensitive about how they smell. Humans do not
appreciate the power of a bad smell as much as skunks appreciate
theirs. The striped skunk which is known in the scientific community as
Mephitis mephitis accurately shoots a narrow stream of yellow fluid,
butyl mercaptan, up to 10 feet at a threat. If the fluid hits the eyes
of the threat it may cause temporary blindness. Even if the skunks
misses, which is rare, the musk will cause nausea, gagging and general
discomfort. (Perhaps next time you are at a party and you receive some
unwelcome attention, you should raise those armpits or let out a breath
of air to your unsuspecting predator.) Most people however, try to do
quite the opposite and purchase expensive perfumes to mask odors and
create a sensual smell that will attract the opposite sex. They spend a
lot of money buying perfumes like Object of Desire by Bvlgari and they
do not realize that the fluid that skunks emit is commercially used as
a base for perfumes because of its clinging nature.(3) This makes me wonder whether if it is only by having a bad smell that we can get a good smell.
So what exactly causes us to have that bad smell? Most of the causes
are related to lifestyle choices. If you use drugs, toxins or herbs
such as alcohol and cigarette smoking, you body will smell. Also if you
eat certain foods such as garlic and raw onions you will have an
unpleasant breath. You can also develop body odor by simply sweating
excessively or practicing poor hygiene. A couple other causes of body
odor include: tooth or oral conditions such as periodontal disease and
gingivitis. Also, there can be inborn errors of metabolism for example,
aminoaciduria. Most of these problems are a result of a decision that
the sufferer had made about how he chooses to lead his life. If he
chooses to be a chain smoker he will smell like a cigarette. If he
chooses not to shower or wash his clothes then he will have a pungent
smell. If he chooses not to practice proper dental hygiene then he will
have Halitosis. However, if he sweats excessively because he has a fear
of social situations then his cause of body odor cannot be as easily
rectified. In addition, people who suffer from aminoaciduria also
cannot easily change their lifestyle to rectify their body odor because
aminoaciduria results from an enzyme deficiency. We should not judge or
marginalize people because of their smell because the cause of it may
go beyond poor hygiene.(1)
Almost everyone has received a compliment about the perfume that he or
she is wearing. This shows that people react to scents and that a
pleasant scent encourages a favorable perception of that person. New
research has shown that some individuals are highly sensitive to
smelling a component of body odor which is called androstenone.
Furthermore, if the person can easily smell androstenone then he will
decide whether or not he likes the person based on the smell. What is
androstenone? It is a human pheromone which is a chemical attractant
that is in body secretions like perspiration. Men release large
quantities of androstenone while women omit small amounts. So men are
more likely to be judged by their smell than women. According to the
study, fifty percent of people cannot smell androstenone at all and one
half of them can only catch a whiff and enjoy the scent. Those who can
smell androstenone, on the other hand, do not like the smell and
compare it to urine or perspiration. The study went on to show that
there was a correlation between the ability to smell androstenone and
the androstenone-smeller's judgment of the person. In other words, if
someone can smell androstenone on someone else and finds the smell
unpleasant then he will dislike the person.(4)
Clearly, there is a lot at risk if one has body odor since man is a
gregarious animal then body odor can make him unable to maintain or
even start relationships. We have realized this so there are number of
ways to eliminate body odor. One of the most rudimentary ways to get
rid of body odor is to wash with both soap and water especially in the
groin area and armpits which are more likely to smell. The best soap to
use is a deodorant soap which impedes the return of bacteria.
Showering, as well as, washing your clothing regularly will help to
prevent body odor. In addition, we should wear natural fabrics like
cotton which absorb perspiration better than synthetic materials like
polyester. Athletic apparel makers like Nike and Adidas are adopting
this idea in their clothing design by creating materials that cause the
sweat to evaporate faster.
You should also use commercial deodorants which mask underarm odor or
use antiperspirants which reduce the amount of perspiration. If these
fail then you should turn to France, the land of fine perfumes and "Le
Crystal Nature" which is a chunk of mineral salts that helps to keep
bacteria under control without irritating the skin. A more serious
approach to fighting body odor is Drionic which is an electronic device
that plugs up overactive sweat ducts and keeps them plugged for up to
six weeks.(5)
There are many ways to avoid having body odor. The easiest way to find
out what is available to you is to take a stroll in your local Eckerd,
CVS or Riteaid.
Body Odor is a major concern for human
beings. It is one concern that affects men and women to almost the same
extent. We are concerned about our smell because people judge how we
take care of ourselves by our smells and use this information to decide
whether we are worthy of friendship because of it. We need to pay
attention to how we smell not only because of social interactions but
because odors from our body may alert us to a medical problem like a
urinary tract infection or periodontal disease. It must be noted
however that much of the hype about body odor comes from marketing
consultants who need to sell their companies' product and play on our
insecurity. Try to avoid being caught up in this web of commercialism
while at the same time taking good care of your body.
References
1) Body Odor. It gives basic information about Body Odor.
2) It provides information on the less renowned tidbits of history.
3) It provides information about the striped skunk.
4) It provides information that otherwise would not get a lot of attention.
5) It provides online information about problems that affect teenagers
01/22/2006, from a Reader on the Web I have been searching for an answer about this one person I work with. He smells intensely of a vinegar like substance, but honestly I would have to say he smells like pickles. half the people I work with say the same thing. It is so intense that I get a headache and a stomache and he is unbearable to be near. I cannot find anything on the internet that would explain this, and I do not have the guts to ask the poor guy, because honestly I cannot even be near him. Any speculation on this matter????? Thank you
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Additional comments made prior to 2007
Western culture need to avoid of escalation of hatred and wilingness to take advantages over other using somebody's personal issue as their body/breath odor! Where every house or apartment, everyone has access to bath, shower. Where there is no hygiene issues! This attitude can be fueled by nuslim nations. So one should think about this ... Reader on the web, 1 April 2006
I have the same problem with one of my employees who is from Nepal. I think it could be the spicy food they have, another employee addresses the matter to me since I'm the manager but it is a very delicate matter and I feel sick if I stay 3 foot close to this person. Besides this is a high end retail store and also had customers commenting on the way this person smells. I'm going to have to let her go but wonder if there is anything this person can do to get rid of that horrible odor ... Yolanda, 26 April 2006
i have just noticed a body odor of vinegar. I saw reference to another person about same problem. This just started in the last few days and I am trying to find a reason. Any suggestions? Supplements? thanks ... Tom, 15 July 2006
I
see alot of people with posted requests for body odor issues. Mr.
Chan has won the Geneva award for his invention in the medical category
for a product that cures body dor. A press release was issued and
maybe some of your readers would benefit from it.
Here it is below:
Dr. Mist winner of several awards including the Geneva Award for itsí
invention in the medical category is currently marketed as a deodorant
is also used as a multi-function hygiene product. As a deodorant,
there is absolutely no staining, no aluminum, alcohol, oils or
fragrances and it flushes out toxins. Customers are moving away
from sticks and gels which stain their clothes and lasts part of the
day. Dr. mist will last for days, even if bathing is not possible
(ie: patients in hospitals, campers, etc)
Dr. mist is a new invention based on floatation technology that works
like an anti-perspirant, but still allows the pores to breathe.
As recently featured on the news, it is also very effective athlete's
foot, soothes mosquito and insect bites, accelerates healing in wounds,
clears up acne and pimples with visible results in 24 hours and soothes
skin irritation ... Claudette, 13 September 2006
I had bad breath and body odor since I was born. Spent more than 20
years and thousand of dollars trying to find what was missing in my
system until I saw Dr. Brenda Watson describing what happens when there
is not enough intestinal flora in the body. What happens? Vitamins
along with impurities go straight to the blood causing the odor. So
that is what was missing in my system.
I started taking probiotics (the higher the number the best) and multi
enzymes and that was the beginning of my cure. Now I added Culturelle
Lactobacilus Gg and no more body odor and bad breath.
Please, tell other people so they do not go through what I went through ... Mindy, 31 October 2006
My daughter is told she smells like pickles......we can't figure out what is causing this.....it's not perfume, soap, shampoo or anything else she's putting on externally.....I read your body odor article and the question posed by one of your readers is the same as mine.....why does my daughter smell like pickles??? What can be done about it?? ... Lupe Rodriguez, 7 December 2006
Re: an earlier post
Either he's wearing something that smells of what you described or it could be some form of disease ex. cancer. could be other forms but if you are that concerned. Does he have a desk? write an anonymous letter? it could be a medical problem and you do need to get your views across, because it could save his life ... Jennifer, 3 February 2007
I have recently noticed a slight wiff of vinegar odor from my body. I asked a friend if he noticed it and he said "no". I shower daily and am clean. Any ideas what may cause this? ... Phil, 16 July 2007
Hello there. I have been experiencing an odor for a while now but I still don't know where it is coming from. It occurs mainly when I am around my friends and it doesn't smell when I'm at home or at my doctor. Other people say that they smell it also. Please advise me what to do if you guys ever came across such an experience before. Thanks in advance ... Saf, 2 October 2007
Comments
don't do that. that is what
don't do that. that is what the devil wants you to do. don't give up. I am going through the same thing. Except for me it started when I was 14 and now that I am much older, i am still suffering. for me, please don't give up. please!!!!!!!!!!!! God loves us all and he only puts things on us that he knows we can bear. I read Ps. 91,and Ps. 23. I know that he is looking down on us and he cares for us. Let's fight this thing together. It is nothing but the devil working his thing because he knows he does not have long before the Lord comes back. he wants to drag you down, don't let him do that to you.
Please do not thank about
Please do not thank about killing your self. I have the same problem, I can't leave by house without someone holding there noise shaking their head or worse spraying something in the air that smell even worse then me, when they pass my me in my car. My probleming is a medical problem, there's know cure.
Bad Breath and/or Body Odor
I have the exact same problem which I'm just discovering. The sad thing is with me, that my kids keep saying what's that smell everytime I am near them. I'm concerned about my breath and that I may smell like poo. The thing is, I make my own soaps and personal care products. I've never had this problem and in the past people would always say I smell amazing. So I do't know what's wrong. In the last few years, my body's been through many changes and I've recently quit smoking. I'm booking a doctor's appointment to get to the bottom of it right away. I just can't accept having this as a problem in my life. I feel like if it weren't for the fact that I'm a mother of two small children, I'd kill myself too. This wouldn't be the only reason to do that, but it seems like it would be a good option since I hide myself from the world now anyways. This too is for different reasons. Want to chat with me? Let's connect. Maybe we can find a solution together.
hi i have been going through
hi i have been going through the same problem for about twenty years smelling like poo, i wash lots of times a day, scrubbed myself red raw x bleach my teeth scrubbed my gums till they bleed , my friends and family say they can not smell it but left jobs as people say they can smell cow pack , been to the doctors loads of times thing i am crazy it as really ruined my life , the diets i have been on not eating meat , no diariy ,no this no that but its still there , i have to dare myself to go out , i feel like my kids are loosing out i love them so much but i miss out on a lot of activities with them , a can not socialize out or any thing would like to know just what it is x
keep smiling for your kids
dont give up god loves you...I have the same problem and people are so mean ... just keep fighting and pray amd someone will help...keep fighting.
BO
Hey email me we can chat, I;m going through the same problem
hey do u stink wen aroun
hey do u stink wen aroun people but at home they say its all in your head?i shower daily,use perfume but to no avail.it cud be my body heat that fouls up any deoderant.u know heat travels upward and fast stinkin u horribly.also if u think too much of it how people smells u ,surely u'll stink.hopin 4 a reply.don b let down.thanx.
im 21 very handsome fella but
im 21 very handsome fella but have this same problem its your digestive system don kill yourself go to the hospital and youll be fine
bad breath
would you give 1m 21 very handsome my email address. i would like to discuss what the hospital said.
There seems to be
There seems to be similarities in quite a few posts. Please feel free to contact me. Its nice to know your not alone. Its real difficult not having anyone who understands the problem. If you want to talk send message and I will send email address.
Please do not think about
Please do not think about ending your life. I too have the same issues about my boy and breath. I have a feeling that I am suffering from something call Trimethylamenuria(tmau, which has no cure. There are days that I wake up and feeling so depress and feel like this is a curse for something that I have done. However, I don't know what that could be. I am still trying to find a cure or at least be able to minimize the problem. Today, I was at the store an this woman walking with her daughter and her husband (or friend)kept making this gestured everytime she walked towards my direction. I kept trying to walk away but it did not matter because everyone I walked towards had the same reaction. I have stopped working and everyone at home does not understand why. They do not see the problem and think that it is in my head.
Hi as for saying you would
Hi as for saying you would kill yourself, DONT! its very selfish! If you have bad breath it can be caused by a upset stomach by eating foods that react with you, if this is the case try to find out which foods cause you to have bad breath and stop eating them ( you can also try stomach settlers but this wont solve the problem!) and also bateria in the stomoach can cause bad breath, for which you will need to see your doctor for treatment. It can also be caused by bacteria in the mouth which any good anti bacteria mouth wash should help - go see your dentist! For the sweating issue i dont USE BODY SPRAY/DEODRANT ( for me it makes it worst!) A high alochol level purfume, thats smells nice, helps alot! it works for me so try it. to the people that have been mean, sod them there not worth the ground you walk on :-)
monique holland
Hello Monique
There are no spaces in the support....S W E E T L A D Y 2 2 2 2 AT H O T M A I L DOT C O M
SMELLY FEET BO
Smelly feet body odor?
Read about sulphur-containing amino acid METHIONINE in relation to sulfate deficiencies( supplement sulfate and molybdenum)
hei
what is 硫酸钼? Have you use it ?
Smelly feet
Hey - my family really suffers from stinky feet and we finally found a cure. Soak your feet in tea. They say once you do this one time it's cured forever. Mine went away by itself but my sister tried the tea and swears by it. Google stinky feet tea soak and you can find some interesting info. Here's what my sister did: soak feet in strong tea solution for one hour. Simple and effective.
I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM
I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM TMAU SINCE 17 YEARS. VERY DIFFICULT TO LIVE WITH THIS MEDICAL PROBLEM. IT IS EMBARRASSING EVEN TO TELL TO A DOCTOR. I HAVE TRIED WITH MANY COMBINATION OF FOODS. BUT SOME HOW THE CHOLINE CONTENT FROM THE PROTEIN GETS INTO BODY AND CREATES A HELL. GOD HAS TO HELP ALL PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM tmau.
mayle
how do you know tha tmau is
how do you know tha tmau is protein did you have a test for tmau
how much do you know my back hands and arms are darker its like oil before know i have dry skin 5 years whith it
some peaple call it patm in medhelp
hey, im desperate! Need some help!
hey there! Good DAY,so heres the thing.. I have a body odor and believe me i really do stink.. I tried everything to get rid of it but eventually i had enough..everytime i try to make myself smell good, you know, everytime i try to look neat, somethng will go wrong.. Huhuhuhu.. I tried so hard nd got so tired.. :c nothing seems right to everythn i do..some things really become worse the moment you start treating it ..by the way i am 18yrs old.. I am very fat.. I play computer all day and dont take bath often before but hey! i have already changed. I even quit drinking and smoking.. I did drink and smoke before but i seldom did it. I now take a bath even twice a day since june..i WAS a college student but I quit school because i got tired of the people,looking at me as if i'm very dirty, judging me, spreading gossips..i had enough of their blahblahs..because, even my teachers did judge me, nd so i quit school and i even attempted suicide.. Hell yeaahhh,. My life now is nothing.. I had already given up on it..you might not understand but really being stinky really sucks..it destroyed me nd my self esteem.. Been checking the net thousands of times but nothn happened.. nd this is my first time sharing something like it.. Anyone, please help me.. I dnt knw wat to do with my life now.. Im desperate.. Nd depressed..
hey
hey , I know that it's really tough dealing with BAD body odor. people looking and smiling at you . people whispering so loudly saying " she stinks " . it sucks . my parents smoked all the time . but i couldnt really tell anyone that, i mean thats a little wrong.. i hated being the new smelly kid in high school . i bought so much soap and sooooo much spray and it didnt work. no MATTER HOW MUCH i sprayed my self. it didnt work. it was hard ( STILL hard ) to ignore those mean people. but i just looked online how to get rid of the odor . but im not sure if i can use it with this house ( if they even let me ) , but you shouldnt give up . you should stay in school and do what you believe in . taking showers twice a day is good . maybe its the smoke smell that is on you still. you never know untill you try to get rid of it . this is what you should do this -
Hey I'm desperate
My children used a deodorant you order online called Maxim. It is powerful. Use it at night before you go to bed. It will eventually dry up your sweat glands. It really works! Good Luck!
I have been suffering for most of my life
I have been dealing with B.O. since I was 11 I am now 47years old. I am tired of dealing with it and want a cure. I have no friends and never been on a date in my life. My family have told me over the years that I don't have an odor and that it's all in my head. I have had doctors laugh in my face. I don't smell it all the time, but everytime I meet people their face turns red, rub their noses, cough, clear their throats, etc... over the years it has just gotten tougher for me to handle. I was a nurse, but had to leave, because I was starting to have panic attacks when I would go into a patients room. I have tried everything, but nothing has worked. We can put people on the moon, so why isn't their adequate treatments that would help so many people suffering. Why can't the deodorant companies make a product that would help people like us. There has to be something out there. can't someone help us!
re: Tmau affects
I have read others statements and it pains me. Every day at work I would hear coughing, sneezing, people complaining of headaches; they would actually stand in front of my cubicle and ask "what is that smell and where is it coming from". I claimed harrassment and several months later laid off. People are mean and cruel. I have asked people if they smell anything and they tell me no, yet they constantly react to it. I can't be comfortable. What do we do?
Even being tested is so expensive if you have insurance, my goodness. It has gotten so bad that even my family relationships are suffering. I cannot stand to be in a room with them for fear of smelling offensive. Am I crazy? Heck no, I don't care what anyone thinks. We deserve treatment, and now. What's wrong with doctors having no knowledge and then saying it is all in our heads and that we are depressed. Ok, I went on a rant here and I do apologize. My main point here is, help us!!!!
That is exactly my situation.
That is exactly my situation. I have been turning to doctors and they think its all in my head. I recently bought DR. Mist and it seems to help somewhat. I have recently lost my job so I'm not sure how well it works but I don't smell myself as much. And I've sprayed it on my young son and have noticed he doesn't have a particular odor that he sometimes has. Please keep posting if any progress. I hear everything your saying your not alone.
Wow you are not alone. Your
Wow you are not alone. Your situation is very simalar to mine and we are close in age. I have developed anxiety about my problem to the extent that I have very few relationships and am becoming a hermit which is not good because I have a young child. My doctor is useless and doesn't believe I have a problem. One doctor recently told me its all in my head also which sent me into despair. I have turned to the internet for help. I feel for you. Take care.
Write me back
Hi there,
I'd like to talk on the phone with you about all this if you feel comfortable. We can compare notes. I've learned much over the years, but its amazing that there always seems to be new information to pick up. I might be able to throw a couple of pointers your way or help you make a connection between certain foods you're eating and when you're eating them. But, from this board, I've definitely learned that we all seem to vary a bit. If you're interested throw me an email and I'll send back my number.
Best regards (and hang in there)
contact me via email anytime
contact me via email anytime
I am experiencing the same
It is soooooooo embarrasing it is taking over my life...i do not want to go or do anything...very depressed and told that its in my head but ppl are always sniffing, sneezing and saying something stink...i shower twice a day and ask ppl all the time do i stink and they say no but react as though they smell something...i think i am losing my mind.
Here's my email, please get
Here's my email, please get in touch to share our thoughts
This website blocks email
This website blocks email addresses. How do we get in touch. Can someone tell us how to get around this.
Got the email but no email
Got the email but no email address to send back to. I think you need to spell it out or it will block it. My email address is . Hope this will work.
Hi here is my email address
Hi here is my email address if you would like to talk. Please feel free to write and I will geve you my number if you'd like to talk on the phone. I don't know anyone who I can talk to this about. My email is 4myaniany@att.nett.
re: email chat
I am responding to your request and would like to discuss with you further this issue. My email is dogz4u@doglver.com. I look forward to chatting with you and comparing life experiences.
I tried responding to your
I tried responding to your email address but it wouldn't go through.
don't worry. there are so
don't worry. there are so many people suffering from this problem. soon the medical world will find a solution. i am too suffering from tmau for the past 17 years. iam 47 years old and i am forced to work with tis problem to support my family. try to avoid foods that contain high protein. i see some thing improves by doing so. yoga and meditation will help to an extent.
don't worry. there are so
don't worry. there are so many people suffering from this problem. soon the medical world will find a solution. i am too suffering from tmau for the past 17 years. iam 47 years old and i am forced to work with tis problem to support my family. try to avoid foods that contain high protein. i see some thing improves by doing so. yoga and meditation will help to an extent.
i also have tried devrom as
i also have tried devrom as an internal deodorant but now i'm on a more natural alternative , bodymint , it's a chlorophyll derivative and so far i think it's helping me a little
i looked for devrom but could
i looked for devrom but could not find it local. Why did you stop taking and switched to the body mint?
well cause i'm not really
well cause i'm not really sure what long term side effects devrom might have , and with bodymint i dont have to worry about that
internal deodorant
I too still have this problem. I have had it for over 13 years now. I have tried several different things and some times the smell diminishes and some times it gets stronger. I have tried an internal deodarant called DEVROM. It is for incontinence and it helps but I discontinued use because I am not sure of the side effects. I am an all natural person and would rahter do alternatives like herbs rather than conventinal meds. Although this was not a conventinal medicine, I am still skeptical about continued use, but nevertheless try it it did help me alot. You can google it and you will find the company that sells it. Good luck
Thank you, i never heard of
Thank you,
i never heard of devrom. i will give it a try.
im almost 40 years old
everything started in 2005 i dont expect to say it when ill be 47 good luck
continuin
Im on a cell fone so i am limited to an amount of characters...use to have quys fall.n at my feet qivin me this and that in attempt to whoo me...im only 18 just had a birthday and already i feel my life is over now all quys want to do is have sex and stay friends with benefits...i wish i could find whats wronq with me...ive ben testd for any std's...none...but im afraid to qo to a hospital because of my imbarrassment...i dont care what ppl thnk of me but im not happy and i care about that...i know qod has a
continuin
Her direction...i recently qot fired from my job as a dental assistant i dont have a reason but i heard the manaqer say to her assistant i have to find a way to qet rid of her ppl even told me that this all was in my head and i went to the phsyciatrist and was put on medicine and still its happenin...i know now that its not in my head because recently i qet a whiff of "feet" i wash 2 to 3 times a day an d to no avail...i am a very pretty african american people sometimes ask meh if im mixed or asian...i
i need help
Excuse me for my spellin i am a big txter so i use alot of slanq plus i have a slot to say...i have had this problem for about 7 months now and its gettin worse...at first i thought ppl were just bein mean to me and wantd to push me away until every where i went ppl would whisper she stink or rubb their nose continuosly....when it first happend i would ask ppl if i stink and they would say no with a straight face...even my closest relative my sister wouldl lie about it...but still qrunt wen wind passd me in
HELLO LENA
Hi Lena,
Please feel free to jump on our support wagon :-)there are no spaces in between: s w e e t l a d y 2 2 2 2 dot com
Body Odor Please Help Me
I had this problem for the lonest time:) I feel like I am going crazy. When I ask my friend and family about my body odor. They don't smell anything (lies lies) When I go to work people hold there nose or they will'nt sit near me.When I walk by people they hold there nose. Why do your friend and family lie to you? why cant they tell the truth? so you can do something about the smell.They all say it is in your head,no it is not. When you see people hold there nose when you walk by. I wash with bleach and vingar. I still have a smell. It is driving me crazy don't know what to do(tears)I going to try this prbiotics and multi enzymes. I hope this works, if it does. I will write back.
I too have been suffering
I too have been suffering with this demon for about six years. i used to get comments everyday from people around me that something stunk (like poop). I have have tried absolutely everthing, i am the cleanest person i know showering 2 or 3 times a day.I started to look at my diet and realised i was consuming alot of breads and processed foods as well as sugar.I cut bread, sugar and junk food out of my diet(it was the most difficult thing i have ever done)I also try and stay away from food that contains gluten. Basically eating lots of vegetables, small amount of fruit, filtered water and small amounts of meat.I take probiotics daily and have psyllium once a day to keep my bowels working. As soon as i eat chocolate, donuts or too much bread my bowels become sluggish and the smell returns.I take Chlorophyll in the morning to help with detoxing. i know everyone is different, but just try it hopefully it will work for you too. I still get the odour from time to time, but it may only occur once a month and i am not as bothered and i can get it under control. GOOD LUCK
smell of poop coming through my skin
I've started suffering through this after i've been treated with botox injections in my bladder from urinary incontinence. i've noticed a foul smell coming from my body, it smell like poop/bad gas/ or sometimes foul garbage. it makes me wonder what that dr. has done to me because all i had was a urinary issue. ive been so depressed i have to fight against suicidal demons because i no longer wanted to live. i 've never even heard of a condition like this until i started experiencing it. i ant work or get a job because of the=is condition, its robbing me of life in general....icant even go to the supermarket to buy food for my children. All i know is that i can feelit running thru my veins all around my stomache area and going down my leggs and then the smell coming thru my skin letting off a horrifying shity smell as if i shitted on my self when i didnt. nothing is seem to help. perfume doent hide the smell.....the shitty smell overpowers it every time...MAY GOD HELPS US ALL. if there is anyone with true information that helps please holla.....
RE by Crystal Y:smell of poop coming through my skin
Hello
Ive been doing some reading about botox and from what Im gathering is that you were prescribed the botox treatment to shrink and essentially paralyze the muscles that control urination,correct? What I found interesting is that botox is a classified NEUROTOXIN which contains Clostridium botulinum (Clostridium botulinum ..... bacterium that produces neurotoxins ...causes flaccid muscular paralysis seen in botulism,.... main paralytic agent in botox)(complexionsrx dot com). Im not an expert but essentially, do you think it's possible that youre suffering toxicity? Perhaps the toxins in the botox are excessively poisonous and so your body is going into 'overdrive' to eliminate it. I read that botox also contains a fermented cocktail containing yeast extract in which sulfite is a natural byproduct ...Do you have sulfite sensitivity? It can occur anytime in life.. I have sulfite issues and I smell very similar.Both of my parents are allergic to sulfadrugs...Bactrim and Indocin...My mother suffered a similar BO which mysteriously disappeared in her late 20s...I found the following information posted on a another forum helpful:The enzyme in the body tissues that processes sulfites is called Sulfite Oxidase. This enzyme requires certain nutrients in order to function correctly. These nutrients are: Vitamin B12, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, and Molybdenum. Vitamin B1, B6 & Folic Acid are depleted by excess sulfites
It has helped me significantly. I also read on another forum about people saying that botox is not recommended for anyone with any type of autoimmune disease...? Dont know if any of this applies to you but I hope it helps. And I also realize that you absolutely need relief for urinary incontinence therefore I strongly encourage you to research less invasive alternatives based on the underlying cause of your urinary symptoms and visit support SWEETLADY2222ATHOTMAILDOTCOM (NOSPACES):-) take care