What's That Smell? Sweat and Body Odor Stinky Facts of Life Do
you struggle with excessive sweat and body odor? You're not
alone. Everyone sweats to varying degrees, and everyone faces
body odor from time to time. Simply stated, body odor is an
unpleasant fact of life. Fortunately, you can remedy the problem
with a few simple techniques. Of course, there is little you can
do to prevent perspiration; it is a normal, desirable function
of the body. But sweating does not have to keep you on the
sidelines of life, whether the problem is related to your health
or personal hygiene. Good hygiene and a healthy diet can
eliminate, or at least minimize, your sweat-related body odor.
And you can manage uncontrollable perspiration with prescription
products and other treatments. What is Body Odor? Most people
know that body odor is linked to sweat. But did you know that
perspiration is virtually odorless? Sweat only turns foul-
smelling when it comes into contact with bacteria. Sweat is a
breeding ground for bacteria, whi