Nursery rhymes sometimes use the phrase "smelly feet" because childhood is a time when tiny tootsies perspire more compared with adult feet and toes. Moisture encourages bacteria, and that means odor, according to the Children's Hospital Colorado website.

There are certain things that we do in every day life that cause us to smell. Excessive sweating while exercising, poor hygiene and some of the foods we eat can give us some pretty bad body odor (B.O. for short). But body odor can sometimes be attributed to more than just the occasional workout or a clove of garlic.

According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, numbness is an abnormal sensation that can take place anywhere on the body, but the most common places are the legs, fingers, arms and feet. There are many home remedies available that may help to reduce numbness in the leg and foot.

While sweating is both healthy and natural, most of us can do without the odor that accompanies sweat. Human perspiration is actually odorless. It’s the bacteria on the skin that causes body odor when it comes in contact with sweat dripping from the pores.

You're on a date and you want to show your special someone affection with a gentle touch or caress; but you've got sweaty, swamp-monster palms. Unfortunately, you'd rather keep your distance than face the embarrassment associated with excessive hand sweat.

Deodorants contain a variety of chemicals to enhance effectiveness, shelf life and scent. According to Today’s Parent, an online parenting magazine, allergies can occur at any point in your life and may develop suddenly. If your underarm deodorant is causing irritation, it may be a result of the ingredients.

Foul body odor is an embarrassing condition that plagues some women. Although the odor tends to be harmless, it can be an indication of an underlying health condition. That's why it is important to know why the foul body odor occurs.

Secret Deodorant is one of the leading brands of underarm deodorant for women. The effectiveness of the product is a result of its unique blend of ingredients. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Secret Deodorant carries no acute or chronic health effects.

Deodorants and antiperspirants are two different products. Deodorants mask the scent of body odor, while antiperspirants block the production of underarm sweat. Look for deodorants that have a pleasant scent that can mask the regular body odor that you produce.

Persistent body odor despite thorough hygiene can be frustrating and embarrassing. Even with the best deodorants, soaps or hygiene habits, some people are more prone to body odor than others.

Toddlers and small children usually do not experience armpit odor. Body odor typically does not occur until a child begins puberty, which is considered early if it happens before a child reaches 8 years old. If your toddler has armpit odor, talk to her pediatrician.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN medical correspondent, says that the average person in the United States sweats 278 gallons every year. According to Gupta, sweat is not all bad. He says it releases antibacterial substances that help fend off infections and rid the body of toxins.