You Stink!

You stink! If you know someone who smells really bad - there’s a good chance they don’t even know it.

Let’s face it – some people just smell better than others. And some people smell really bad. Dr. Mark Stengler, Naturopath, has some common odor inducers – and some stink solutions:

• Body odor. A high fat diet or one that’s high in processed foods can interfere with digestion and cause strong body odor. 

The fix – liquid chlorophyll. It’s available at health food stores. Food such as live-culture yogurt can help balance things out too.

• Flatulence. Some people are just naturally gassy regardless of their diet.

The fix – ginger or chamomile. Drink it in tea after a meal or whenever you feel gassy.

• Bad breath. If it’s really bad, don’t be shy. Talk to your doctor about what could be causing it.

The fix – stay hydrated. Dry mouth is a common trigger and plain water really helps. Plaque fighting foods such as carrots and celery can also help fight bad breath.