Does your child have a wet sock or locker room body smell? Normally kids need to begin using a deodorant when they are going through puberty, between the ages of 8 and 13 for girls, and ages 9 and 14 for boys. However some children have a noticeable body odor before puberty. There are some children, even as infants that produce more sweat than usual, a condition called hyperhydrosis. They are otherwise healthy except for excessive sweating. Anaerobic bacteria, which flourish when your body does not have enough oxygen, could be the reason for your body odor. As the body's metabolism goes to work, it offloads odor which is the body's way of ridding itself of waste products. Any imbalances in metabolism will end up in stronger odors. We suggest you visit our halitosis, Foot odor and Sweaty Hands sections for detailed consultations of some of the causes and cures. Since we are talking about waste products you have to consider poisons as a possible reason for body odor.

For some people, just getting a stronger deodorant just isn't enough to cover odors. There are many at home remedies for covering up odors effectively and/or getting rid of the issue all together buy cleansing your system of the odor causing problems. Ayurveda believes body odor is due to the presence of toxins in the body. The chief toxin that is responsible for the body odor is the ama, which is the buildup of undigested food material in the respiratory tract. If the ama is not controlled within time, then it would spread to other regions of the body. From there, it would be eliminated in the form of perspiration, causing severe body odors.

Sweat is the body's natural defense to maintain body temperature. By sweating, the body cools itself of the heat that may get generated because of outside temperature, physical work, and emotional stress. Some diseases can also cause sweating. For that, you should consult your doctor. Internal health problems may also cause body odor. Problems such as diabetes, zinc deficiency, liver problems, kidney problems, chronic constipation, certain parasites, or a metabolism imbalance may cause body odor. A sluggish liver, in combination with the effects of constipation, is a common cause of body odor. Toxins that accumulate in our bodies can also be the cause of body odor. In today's world we are bombarded with toxins in our food and environment that can store up in the body if the liver and kidneys fail to dispose of them.

The vast majority of people can prevent body odor by 1)bathing frequently; 2)changing underwear and socks daily, because underclothes retain skin debris that bacteria break down to cause odors; 3)using deodorants that contain low levels of bacteria-killing metals such as aluminum, zinc or zirconium; and 4)using powder under the armpits and groin to keep the skin dry, which prevents bacteria from growing. Bacteria grow rapidly on wet skin. Sweat is generally odorless. Most of the times, it is the bacterial disintegration of sweat of both the types that produces odor.