Many years ago I worked with a fellow who had to shower 3 times a day
for awfully offensive body odour. His doctor told him it was a zinc
deficiency or zinc handling problem. I believe he took zinc
supplements.
What was interesting is that this fellow, whom we often chummed around
with, drank quite a bit of Sauterne wine each night. It seemed he ate
a fairly acid type diet.
I've thought about him over the years and wondered if he changed his
diet to a more alkaline one, with emphasis on fruits and veggies, if
it wouldn't have turned his problem around. And I say this because I
noticed that my own feet smell terrible if I skip the fruits and
veggies for a few weeks. When I eat more of these and cut back on the
breads and meats somewhat, I notice the foot odour disappears.
Just a thought.
On 14 Sep 2003 14:21:24 -0700, [email hidden] (Leonessa)
Quoted message said:Okay, this is pretty gross, but here goes. I have a little bit of a
body odor problem. Even after I get out of the shower and washed my
underarms pretty thoroughly, I still have BO. The only deodorant that
helps is Secret, and even on certain days I have to re-apply a few
hours later. It's disgusting and I am paranoid about emitting an
offensive smell to those around me.
I generally try to avoid anti-perspirants and the harsh chemicals in
Secret. But plain deodorants leave me with discolored pit stains on
my shirts, and I have to throw them out. And I haven't had any luck
with any of the natural ones. Over the past few years, I've tried at
least 5. No luck with any.
Does anyone have any advice?
