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Armpit odor also referred to as ‘underarm odor’  is a condition that afflicts one and all. It is a natural activity that causes the body to emit foul, pungent smells owing to the extreme perspiration caused due to its secretion by the various such glands of the body. This has been a cause of embarrassment for most men and women, especially those who are physically hard working and hardly have time to care for hygiene. But it may also be a cause of sexual attraction.

Armpit odor causes

What are the causes of armpit odor? Scientifically known as Axillary malodor this common problem is caused by the bacterial activity on the surface of the skin in order to break down the body proteins into acids. The condition of unpleasant body odor produced by sweating called Bromidrosis begins at the age of puberty and is caused by a number of factors namely:-

  • Poor hygiene
  • Spicy and oily food habits
  • Lack of Zn, toxins in the body
  • Kidney, liver ailment or diabetes
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Dermatological problems
  • Menstrual problems
  • Alcoholism, smoking, consumption of tobacco or caffeine
  • Poor metabolism or hormonal problems
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Anxiety or stress
  • Intake of strong medicines
  • Clothes which absorbs heat
  • Hereditary factors
  • Sweating caused by diligent activities

All these factors contribute to unbearable armpit odor.

Armpit (underarm) odor Remedies & Treatment

In order to get rid of such foul armpit odor, one may seek the help of the various natural & artificial remedial treatments. They are:-

  • Regular bathing with anti-bacterial soap to stay clean
  • Periodic shaving of the underarms for hygiene
  • Limited use of Antiperspirants or body deodorants to smell good
  • Cotton, woolen & silken clothing for the easy evaporation of sweat
  • Avoidance of the intake of spicy and heavy foods
  • Intake of food rich in Vitamin C & antioxidants such as strawberry, lemon, etc.

Medically there are certain drugs containing aluminium chloride, prescribed to get rid of this disease. Besides, Botulinum is a toxin injection which helps reduce excessive perspiration by the body. Homeopathy also treats this problem by offering 6X tablets.

Hence, the ultimate solution to this problem lies in maintaining ones health & hygiene.


Posted by admin in Obesity at August 28, 2010
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Ways to Lose Weight

In this busy world almost everyone is carrying a belly in their stomach. These people won’t look after their belly at the developing stage and thinks about their belly only when it causes some trouble to their normal life or health problems.

In that case they try to reduce their belly and body weight. As all of us are in a fast moving world everyone needs to get a remedy to work out in short time and in that these people are also not an exception but they would have developed their belly for years.

There are many ways to reduce or lose body weight. Here are some of the best ways which will help you to lose weight at short time with no side effects.

First and the foremost thing one should do while thinking of reducing the body weight is to cut off the junk foods, fatty items, eating out at hotels and even fast food. Because all these remain the main factor in increasing one’s body weight hence avoid it as a whole. Only avoiding these things is not enough. Instead of taking these kinds of junk foods take healthy drinks, eat fruits and vegetables. This will help to lose your body weight gradually and in short time you will be fit as what you would have imagined.


Posted by admin in Medication at August 27, 2010
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Tramadol is a drug which can relieve its consumer pain, whether it is a moderate pain or a chronic pain. Tramadol is a kind of analgesic which similar like narcotic.

That is why the using of Tramadol can result in the addiction for some people with addiction history, such as alcohol or drugs addiction. People with such addiction history should not take Tramadol as a pain reliever.

In addition, people who have problems in their medical history cannot take Tramdol as well because the Tramadol is considered to be a very dangerous drug since it can give a serious side effects which can threaten the consumer’s health.

Here are some of the Tramadol side effects: vomiting, dizziness, skin rash, hallucination, delusion, insomnia, agitation, blurred vision, tingling, constipation, dizziness, weaknesses, anxiety, increase of heart rate, sore, flu-like symptoms, headache, nervousness, problems in swallowing and breathing, seizures, weaker pulse rates, swelling of lips, tongue, and throats.

The Tramadol consumers have to be very careful in the dosage that they would take because if they take Tramadol over the proper dosage it can result in faintness, cold skin, weaknesses, lightheadedness, and coma. For the worst case, it can bring the death to the people who take the Tramadol over the proper dosage.


Side Effects of Protein Shakes

Proteins are very important and necessary nutritional supplement which helps human body to grow big and stronger.

Proteins must be included in everyone diet as a normal food. These proteins are available in natural sources like egg,

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soybeans, and oatmeal. When people intake these foods at regular interval with good diet then they are supplied with sufficient amount of proteins. This makes them healthier and stronger. The reason for telling proteins make them stronger is that these proteins help in body building. Hence most of the body builder’s intake is large amount of protein rich foods to build their body and physique.

There is a famous saying which everyone knows is “Too much of anything is not good for health”. This saying goes well with these proteins too. Because most of the people to develop their body stronger and physique good looking takes proteins shakes in large amount which leads to many side effects and here we are going to see about those side effects.

First is the development of kidney stones. This most of the people won’t consider as side effect as it could be dismissed through injections or through other simple medications. But the case is worse when it comes to surgery. If you have a stone and it needs to be cleared only through surgery then you will suffer a great pain. Not only pain but also you have to face other difficulties. Excess intake of protein may lead to kidney or liver damage or even failure.

Hence it is better to avoid this kind of situation by reducing the intake of protein shakes.


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