Body Odor Solutions: Deodorant Tips and Medical Causes

Body odor is often linked to lifestyle, diet, or underlying medical conditions like testosterone imbalances. Discover the best aluminum-free deodorants and home remedies, such as tea soaks, to manage underarm and foot odor.

Causes of Underarm Odor

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Margo Steele

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.

Former teacher/real estate broker Margo Steele began freelance writing and editing in 1985, and has written for eHow Home and Garden, Trails Travel, Garden Guides and LIVESTRONG.COM. She also remodels houses, designs and sells jewelry, and is an avid gardener. Steele is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in speech communication.