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How to Get Rid of Body Odor

Often people think that sweating cause body odor, but this is not the case. In fact, to sweat is natural and even healthy. Body odor is the result of bacteria accumulating on the skin and releasing chemicals that eventually cause the unpleasant smell.

Body odor can occur in different areas of the body such as the feet, groin, armpits, genitals, pubic hair, belly button, anus, and even behind the ears.

Body odor is a very embarrassing problem and it can even make a person suffer from depression and an inferiority complex. There are many factors that contribute to the occurrence of body odor, both in men and women.

MAIN CAUSES OFBODYODOR

Generally, body odor is caused by perspiration. When body sweat mixes with bacteria, it leads to an unpleasant scent.

Foods such as red meat, strong-smelling spices like garlic, onions and curry, along with a high intake of caffeine and alcohol can cause unpleasant body odor.

Body odor may also be caused by various other reasons such as any serious illness, strong medications, fungal infections, liver problems, hereditary factors, menopause, low blood sugar levels, kidney disease, low metabolism rate, hyperthyroidism, alcoholism, cavities, and deficiency of zinc or magnesium in the body, the presence of toxins in the body or even a lack of personal hygiene.

Tip s to Ge t Ri d of Body

Show er every day :

One of the easiest and most effective ways to deal with body odor is to take a shower every day, sometimes even twice a day when necessary. You must wash the areas such as your armpits, feet, back, neck, and private areas thoroughly with soap to remove the accumulated sweat and bacteria. It is highly recommended to use germicidal or antibacterial soap to give your body a fresh and clean smell.

After your shower, take some time to pat yourself dry with a clean towel. This is very important as there is less chance for bacteria to survive on dry skin. If required you can use some powder on the areas that have the tendency to sweat more. Powder will help to absorb moisture and keep your body dry for a longer period of time.

To get rid of body odor, it is essential to keep your armpits clean and dry. There is a greater chance of rapid bacterial growth in the armpits due to excessive sweating in the area. It is a good idea to shave your armpits regularly to help reduce body odor.

After cleaning your armpits with water and soap, pat them dry and then sprinkle some powder on the area. Powder acts as an absorbent, preventing excess sweating and odor.

Take proper care of your feet:

When it comes to fighting body odor, it is essential that you take special care of your feet. When feet are covered in socks or shoes for long periods of time, they can become moist—the perfect condition for bacteria to grow rapidly. To alleviate this problem, spray some deodorant or sprinkle some powder on the bottoms of your feet before putting your socks on. You can also use medicated foot powder or antifungal spray to prevent foot odor, and this is a great way to keep your feet dry and fresh all day long.

Ensure you wear fresh cotton socks and go barefoot as frequently as possible. In fact, experts recommend changing socks two to three times a day if they get sweaty. This will help to keep feet dry and help to reduce odor and irritation.

Consider regular exercise:

When toxins accumulate in the body over a long period of time this can result in body odor. To remove toxins from your body, the best option is regular physical exercise. When you exercise for about half an hour your body begins to sweat, helping to detoxify your body. Once you finish exercising, take a shower. Do not wear the same clothes again without washing them.

When exercising always use the right kind of shoes or it may lead to foot odor.

Change your clothes daily:

Make sure to change your clothes frequently to control body odor. Once you shower, do not wear the same clothes—opt for freshly washed clothes. Change your underwear and socks at least every day as these garments absorb sweat and odors and will contribute to body odor. It’s a good idea to take an extra pair of clothes if you may not make it home for a change in reasonable time.

Wear the right kind of clothes:

Wearing clothes made of the wrong material can be the reason behind body odor. It is essential to pay attention to the clothes you choose, especially during warm weather or if you have the tendency to sweat more.

Choose clothing that will allow your skin to breathe, which will result in more efficient evaporation of sweat. Choose clothes made of natural fibers such as wool, silk or cotton. These materials can easily absorb moisture from your body and help to keep you dry for a longer period of time.

Avoid clothing made of materials such as polyester, rayon and silk—they are not as breathable and can cause you to sweat more. Try to wear loose-fitting clothes.

Use a good quality deodorant:

After stepping out of the shower and drying off, you must use a good deodorant to control excessive perspiration and body odor. Remember that deodorant will just minimize the smell of body odor, but it will not help to remove the toxins from your body.

Based on your preference, you can either use a heavy duty roll-on deodorant or go for a strong spray-type deodorant. If itching, allergies, and skin discoloration occur after using a particular deodorant, stop using it and look for some other alternative.

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Spanish leader will not 'bow to blackmail,' refuses to quit

MADRID -- A defiant Mariano Rajoy, Spain's prime minister, on Monday accused his party's former treasurer of blackmail and refused to resign in the face of increasing demands he step down amid a corruption scandal.

"The rule of law does not bow to blackmail," he told reporters.

Rajoy's remarks came after the former money man for Spain's ruling conservatives, Luis Barcenas, told a Madrid judge that he personally gave illegal cash payments to Rajoy. Barcenas also said he made payments to the Popular Party's secretary-general, Maria Dolores de Cospedal, according to Spanish news reports.

The developments are the latest in a scandal that has roiled Spanish politics since January when Spain's biggest newspaper, El Pais, published excerpts of accounting ledgers [link in Spanish] that purportedly listed bribes. A top conservative newspaper, El Mundo, published similar excerpts this month.

Barcenas said the money came from a slush fund the party secretly maintained for more than two decades, funneling bribes from construction companies and other donors to top politicians. On Monday, he submitted several handwritten documents and digital files to the judge.

Rajoy has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

"I will fulfill the mandate the Spanish people gave me," Rajoy said Monday at a news conference with Poland's visiting prime minister, Donald Tusk. "This is a serious democracy ... and I will submit myself to investigation."

The scandal undermines Spain's ruling conservatives at a time when they are asking the country to submit to major budget cuts and tax hikes. Spain's jobless rate tops 27%.

"Let no one think we are going to be distracted from getting Spain out of the [economic] crisis," Rajoy said.

Although Rajoy has avoided mentioning Barcenas' name in any comments he has made, another leading Spanish newspaper, El Mundo, published text messages he allegedly sent to Barcenas this year, screen shots of which were published Sunday [link in Spanish]. "Luis, I understand. Stay strong. I'll call you tomorrow. A hug," one message read.

"Luis, nothing is easy. But we are doing what we can," another text said. "Cheer up."

Barcenas has a troubled past. A former senator, he served as the party's treasurer until 2009, when he was named a suspect in a separate corruption probe. He was jailed last month after prosecutors discovered about $61 million he had allegedly secreted away in Swiss bank accounts. He awaits trial on tax fraud and corruption charges, which he denies.

Barcenas repeated in court Monday his claim that the handwriting on the ledgers excerpted by newspapers was his, according to judiciary officials quoted in the Spanish press. He also said that he handed cash payments to Rajoy and De Cospedal in 2008, 2009 and 2010, the officials reported.

Rajoy was a senior lawmaker for the Popular Party at that time. He was elected prime minister in late 2011.

The latest revelations have increased pressure on Rajoy. On Sunday, Spain's opposition Socialists broke off ties with the Popular Party and called on Rajoy to resign immediately.

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MexicoZetasleaderMiguel AngelTrevinocaptured

Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, head of the brutal Zetas drug cartel, has been captured in northern Mexico, according to the Mexican government.

Trevino Morales, known as "Z-40", was captured in Nuevo Laredo, near the US border at dawn on Monday.

He took control of the Zetas following the death of group founder Heriberto Lazcano in October 2012.

Correspondents say his capture is a success for authorities battling the powerful drug-trafficking cartels.

It was confirmed by a government spokesman during a news conference on Monday night.

The Zetas were formed by defectors from a Mexican elite police unit and quickly became infamous for their brutality, which included the beheadings of kidnapped migrants and rival gang members.

The group split in 2010, sparking brutal turf wars in the north of the country.

Unlike other members of the cartel who defected from the military, "Z-40" was a civilian who worked his way up through the Zetas after they broke away from their original paymasters, the Gulf Cartel, and began running drug-trafficking operations themselves, says the BBC's Will Grant in Mexico City.

He is believed to be responsible for carrying out several notorious attacks involving particularly sadistic violence including the torture and murder of 72 Central American immigrants in San Fernando in the northern state of Tamaulipas.

Before he became the group's overall leader, Trevino Morales co-ordinated the gang's important Nuevo Laredo drug corridor into the United States.

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Egyptcrisis:Interim presidenttobeswornin afterMorsiousted

The top judge of Egypt's Constitutional Court, Adli Mansour, is to be sworn in as interim leader, hours after the army ousted President Mohammed Morsi and put him under house arrest.

Army chief Gen Abdul Fattah al-Sisi announced the move on Wednesday, in what Mr Morsi said was a military coup.

Gen Sisi said Mr Morsi, Egypt's first freely elected leader, had "failed to meet the demands of the people".

The move comes after days of mass rallies against the Islamist president.

Protesters accused him and the Muslim Brotherhood of pursuing an Islamist agenda for the country and of failing to tackle Egypt's economic problems.

The BBC's Kevin Connolly in Cairo says the president had appeared to protesters to be economically out of his depth, and had not given them the reassurances they wanted that he could address rampant poverty.

Some 50 people have died since the latest unrest began on Sunday.

Mr Morsi's opponents celebrated through the night in Cairo's Tahrir Square, as the army announced it had suspended the constitution and pledged to hold new elections.

But a number of people were killed as clashes erupted overnight between Morsi supporters and the security forces in Cairo and Alexandria.

Gehad el-Haddad, a spokesman for Mr Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood, told the BBC the ousted leader had been put under house arrest and the "entire presidential team" was in detention.

Mr Haddad's father, senior Morsi aide Essam el-Haddad, and Saad al-Katatni, head of the Brotherhood's political wing, are among those held.

The state-run al-Ahram newspaper reported that arrest warrants had been issued for 300 leaders and members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

US President Barack Obama has said he is "deeply concerned" by the latest turn of events and called for a swift return to civilian rule.

'Do not respond'

The removal of the president followed four days of mass protests against Mr Morsi and an ultimatum issued by the military, which expired on Wednesday afternoon.

In his televised speech, Gen Sisi said the armed forces could not ignore the call of the Egyptian masses.

He spoke of a new roadmap for the future, and said Mr Mansour would be given the task of "running the country's affairs during the transitional period until the election of a new president".

Mr Mansour, currently chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court, is scheduled to be sworn in as head of state at around 10:00 (08:00 GMT).

The army moved quickly after Gen Sisi's speech, with military vehicles seen fanning out across the capital.

TV stations belonging to the Brotherhood went off air and state news agency Mena said managers at the movement's Misr25 channel had been arrested.

A notice on Mr Morsi's Facebook page condemned the "military coup".

The statement asked Egyptian citizens to "abide by the constitution and the law and not to respond to this coup".

Mr Morsi, who had pledged his life to defend constitutional legitimacy, accused the army of "taking only one side".

In Tahrir Square thousands of anti-Morsi protesters celebrated with fireworks and honking car horns.

One protester, Omar Sherif, told AFP news agency: "It's a new historical moment. We got rid of Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood."

The BBC's Kevin Connolly in Cairo says no-one knows what will happen next. The danger, he says, is that both sides will try to settle differences by bringing supporters on to the streets.

The army has said it will not allow that to happen but, our correspondent says, it will not be easy to stop.

After Gen Sisi's address, both Pope Tawadros II - the head of the Coptic Church - and leading opposition figure Mohammed ElBaradei made short televised speeches about the new roadmap for Egypt's future which they had agreed with the army.

Mr ElBaradei said the roadmap aimed for national reconciliation and represented a fresh start to the January 2011 revolution.

"This roadmap has been drafted by honourable people who seek the interests, first and foremost, of the country," added Pope Tawadros.

Opposition leader and former Arab League chief Amr Moussa told AFP that consultations for a government and reconciliation "will start from now".

Discontent

Mr Morsi became Egypt's first Islamist president on 30 June 2012, after winning an election considered free and fair following the 2011 revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak.

However his term in office was marred by constant political unrest and a sinking economy.

The mass protests at the weekend that led to the army's intervention were called by the Tamarod (Rebel) movement, in response to worsening social and economic conditions.

But there has been a growing sense of discontent since last November, when Mr Morsi issued a controversial constitutional declaration granting himself extensive powers.

His moves to entrench Islamic laws and concentrate power in the hands of the Muslim Brotherhood also alienated liberals and secularists

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