Causes Of Excessive Sweating And Odor
Located in Bala Cynwyd and serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Maple Shade, New Jersey, and the surrounding area, Sweat Experts provides Sweating and Odor treatment for residents who would like to stop sweating embarrassment, smell, and ruined clothes. In a group of people are you always the first to start sweating? And smelling? Do you feel like you sweat more than others? Would you like to know why? Why Do I Sweat So Much? The simple answer is that some people just sweat more than others. However, there are also some medical conditions like Menopause, Thyroid problems, Diabetes, Alcoholism, and Cancer that can cause excessive sweating. : If you’re concerned about excessive sweating, you should see a doctor. Also, keep in mind that certain medications like antidepressants and zinc supplements can cause excessive sweating. But in all likelihood, if you sweat more than others you can thank your genes. You were probably just born that way. What Causes My Body Odor? Your skin has two main types of sweat glands: eccrine glands and apocrine glands. Eccrine glands occur over most of your body. They secrete a clear, salty sweat that helps the body to control body temperature. This sweat is mostly colorless and odorless. And since it is higher in salt content it is less attractive to bacteria. That is why you usually don’t notice a smell from sweat on your forearms or face. Apocrine glands are abundant in your armpits and they secrete a thicker milky fluid that bacteria love. When bacteria break down this fluid the resulting compounds are responsible for the smell. Why Is Body Odor Worse in Some People? There are several reasons body odor can vary between people. Foods – Certain foods can worsen sweat odor. And since people eat differently, they may also smell differently Continue reading >>
What You Don't Know About Body Odor
You need to keep calm as we will be revealing some strange facts about body odor. Although it sounds gross, it can happen to anyone. Also, with summer on its peak, it is natural to soak your beautiful dress or workout attire with stinking sweat. So, spare some time and read on to learn about sweat and find ways to control body odor once and for all. Two Types Of Sweat Glands The two different forms of sweat glands found in humans are eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine glands are located all over the body and secrete sweat with water in order to provide us with a cooling effect. On the other hand, apocrine glands are located on areas of the body where hair follicles are most concentrated such as the groin, scalp, and armpits. Dr. Whitney Bowe says that the sweat secreted from apocrine glands is fatty and waxy because of the presence of lipids. Your Hair Stinks Body Odor Bowe further clarifies that it’s not the sweat produced from the apocrine gland that causes a smell. In fact, stench-causing bacteria are naturally attracted to sweat produced from apocrine glands. Once they come in contact with sweat from apocrine glands, these bacteria break down the fat and cause smelly body odor. Bowe says that people with dense and more hair provide larger surface area to such bacteria as they can now cling to a higher number and this allows the smell to be more pungent. Using Stick Of Antiperspirant Deodorant It is recommended to apply a few swipes of a stick of antiperspirant deodorant to keep the body smell at bay. Bowe says that the antiperspirant sticks target the sweat glands and limit the secretion of sweat whereas the deodorant covers the smell if you have been already perspiring. Opting For Medical Treatments People dealing with extreme body odor may resort to medical treatment Continue reading >>
Low Carb Diets And Stinky Urine
Experiencing unusual smelling urine or even foul smelling urine is a common issue for those on low carb diets. Diets like the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Paleo Diet and the Ketogenic Diet can cause smelly urine for several different reasons. High Protein Diets Cause Stinky Urine Low carb diets are usually high in protein. Consuming all that extra protein makes your liver work harder, and ammonia is a by-product of that. Ammonia is toxic to the body, so the liver converts it to urea. It is then expelled from the body in urine. If you have very high concentrations of ammonia, you might even be able to smell it in your urine. If ammonia levels in your urine are high enough that you can easily smell them, your body is probably also releasing ammonia through your breath and sweat as well. This could put you in the unfortunate position of battling stinky urine, body odor and bad breath all at once. High Protein Diets Are Often High In Sulfur Lots of foods that are high in protein also happen to be high in sulfur, which is known to cause stinky urine. Red meat, poultry, eggs, fish and nuts all have high sulfur content. On top of that, many vegetables low carb diets allow contain high levels of sulfur. Asparagus, broccoli, green beans and peas, for example, are all offenders. As mentioned above, if your diet has high levels of sulfur, it may cause not only stinky pee, but bad breath and body odor. Higher Ketone Levels In Urine Make It Smell Bad High protein/low carb diets can cause your body to go into ketosis, which is another main reason these types of diets can cause stinky pee. Ketosis is when your body is using fat as fuel instead of sugar. In many low carb diets, ketosis is the goal because it is believed to encourage weight loss. When your body burns fat, it produces Continue reading >>
5 Strategies To Overcome Keto Breath
5 Strategies to Overcome Keto Breath The ketogenic diet has absolutely exploded in popularity over the last few years and for good reason. The benefits of a low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diet are astounding and include improvements in inflammation, metabolism, brain function, and the list goes on. Because I often recommend this type of eating style, I have become well aware of some of the challenges that people face when making the switch and one of the biggest complaints I get is keto breath. Shortly after beginning a ketogenic or low-carb diet many people report a persistent breath odor or bad taste in the mouth. This is very common and fortunately it can be negated when you follow the right steps. This article goes over 5 strategies to overcome keto breath naturally. Causes of Keto-Breath A ketogenic diet has many great health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving fat burning and brain function. While ketones have an incredible therapeutic impact in our body, they also cause a fruity breath. However, many times the cause of the bad breath is not the ketones…but excess protein or possibly poor oral hygiene or digestive distress. When it comes down to it, there are only two primary causes of bad breath that are directly related to a ketogenic eating style and they are: Ketones on the breath and over-consumption of protein. Breathing off Ketones: When we start burning fat as a primary fuel source over carbohydrates our bodies produce different byproducts as a result. The main byproduct of burning fat are the ketone compounds and, although these are what we want for energy, one type of ketone in particular (acetone) is released in the breath and may have a fruity odor in higher amounts (1). There are 2 ways to see if this is from ketones. The f Continue reading >>
10 Signs And Symptoms That You're In Ketosis
The ketogenic diet is a popular, effective way to lose weight and improve health. When followed correctly, this low-carb, high-fat diet will raise blood ketone levels. These provide a new fuel source for your cells, and cause most of the unique health benefits of this diet (1, 2, 3). On a ketogenic diet, your body undergoes many biological adaptions, including a reduction in insulin and increased fat breakdown. When this happens, your liver starts producing large amounts of ketones to supply energy for your brain. However, it can often be hard to know whether you're "in ketosis" or not. Here are 10 common signs and symptoms of ketosis, both positive and negative. People often report bad breath once they reach full ketosis. It's actually a common side effect. Many people on ketogenic diets and similar diets, such as the Atkins diet, report that their breath takes on a fruity smell. This is caused by elevated ketone levels. The specific culprit is acetone, a ketone that exits the body in your urine and breath (4). While this breath may be less than ideal for your social life, it can be a positive sign for your diet. Many ketogenic dieters brush their teeth several times per day, or use sugar-free gum to solve the issue. If you're using gum or other alternatives like sugar-free drinks, check the label for carbs. These may raise your blood sugar levels and reduce ketone levels. The bad breath usually goes away after some time on the diet. It is not a permanent thing. The ketone acetone is partly expelled via your breath, which can cause bad or fruity-smelling breath on a ketogenic diet. Ketogenic diets, along with normal low-carb diets, are highly effective for losing weight (5, 6). As dozens of weight loss studies have shown, you will likely experience both short- and long Continue reading >>
Ketoacidosis
Ketoacidosis is a metabolic state associated with high concentrations of ketone bodies, formed by the breakdown of fatty acids and the deamination of amino acids. The two common ketones produced in humans are acetoacetic acid and β-hydroxybutyrate. Ketoacidosis is a pathological metabolic state marked by extreme and uncontrolled ketosis. In ketoacidosis, the body fails to adequately regulate ketone production causing such a severe accumulation of keto acids that the pH of the blood is substantially decreased. In extreme cases ketoacidosis can be fatal.[1] Ketoacidosis is most common in untreated type 1 diabetes mellitus, when the liver breaks down fat and proteins in response to a perceived need for respiratory substrate. Prolonged alcoholism may lead to alcoholic ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis can be smelled on a person's breath. This is due to acetone, a direct by-product of the spontaneous decomposition of acetoacetic acid. It is often described as smelling like fruit or nail polish remover.[2] Ketosis may also give off an odor, but the odor is usually more subtle due to lower concentrations of acetone. Treatment consists most simply of correcting blood sugar and insulin levels, which will halt ketone production. If the severity of the case warrants more aggressive measures, intravenous sodium bicarbonate infusion can be given to raise blood pH back to an acceptable range. However, serious caution must be exercised with IV sodium bicarbonate to avoid the risk of equally life-threatening hypernatremia. Cause[edit] Three common causes of ketoacidosis are alcohol, starvation, and diabetes, resulting in alcoholic ketoacidosis, starvation ketoacidosis, and diabetic ketoacidosis respectively.[3] In diabetic ketoacidosis, a high concentration of ketone bodies is usually accomp Continue reading >>
Simple Body Odor Hack: Armpit Detox – Saturday Strategy
Today, we are going to take a “pit stop” and talk about a rather interesting topic! Don’t turn the other direction, you are going to love it. At one time or another, we have all experienced BO – that pesky, unwelcomed culprit to short-lived dates and yellow stains in your white t-shirts! It turns out, body odor isn’t something that you just have to live with or cover up- there are lifestyle changes you can make to significantly decrease BO! Body odor can be a sign of a poor diet. If you eat a lot of processed foods and animal products, they can build up in your gut and cause unpleasant odor in your sweat. When you clean up your diet, you will notice less and less body odor. There are also some habits that can get rid of stink. One of those habits is DETOXING your ARMPITS. Have you heard of an armpit detox before? It’s amazing and so simple! Why You Should Detox Your Armpits So, why detox your armpits, you ask? Why not just keep using commercial deodorants and antiperspirants? We’re all loaded with toxins daily – even me, the crazy juice man! So staying on top of a daily detox routine is incredibly beneficial to combat, prevent and kick disease and illness to the curb. Most deodorants on the shelves of the store contain a variety of chemicals and additives. The purpose of these products is to BLOCK to body’s natural ability to SWEAT. The chemicals and additives found in deodorant include some scary stuff like aluminum, phthalates, antifreeze, formaldehyde, parabens and antibacterials. Many of these are known neurotoxins, carcinogens, endocrine disrupters and hormone mimickers. I know – scary, right? If You Wouldn’t Eat It, Don’t Put It On Your Skin Your skin is the largest organ your body has and it is responsible for keeping bad stuff out and goo Continue reading >>
The Ultimate Guide To A Ketogenic Diet
Time to talk Keto. A Ketogenic Diet is a diet with very low or no carbohydrates. Any guide we make will cover everything we can think of to make this the single best resource around, and due to that, you may want to skip some sections. Like always, we will start with the history of this famous diet, get into some science, and blow you away with all the practical advice you will ever need. For those who want to skip ahead, we included a quick table of contents for this very long (6,000 words or so) article. The Legendary Beginning of the Atkins Diet I very well could have made several articles on the Atkins Diet alone. Yes, this is a fad diet. Unlike most fad diets (Cabbage soup, I am looking at you), the ketogenic diet is based on science. Albeit, the sciece of just one study. The story goes like his, the future Dr. Atkins stumbled upon a study in the Jama network, a leading scientific research collective. After reading the study, which was designed to test fat loss on a medical diet, Dr. Atkins invented the Atkins Diet around 1958. My beef with Atkins is the connection of Atkins to real ketogenic science. The connection is a well-known study by Dr. Wishnofsky. The study proved a diet high in fat, and with moderate protein will cause weight loss. The Atkins Diet claim was that this study demonstrated that you could lose weight without a caloric deficit if you eat the right magic meats and fats. Wait, Lose Weight Without a Caloric Deficit? Atkins claimed that the study proved you could lose weight without a caloric deficit. Is it true? Partly. Including water weight you drop from ketosis, you can lose weight without a caloric deficit. My problem with this is Dr. Wishnofsky never said this. The study was not about some magic weight loss combination. (Yes, I link to the st Continue reading >>
Body Odor – Disease, Chronic, Onion & Sour Body Odor
You are probably wondering what body odor disease is responsible for that offending small that just won’t go away. If that is the case, then read on to discover some of the medical conditions that are commonly associated with body odor. We have also discussed several types of body odor briefly including metallic body odor, vinegar body odor, sour body odor, ketosis body odor, and onion body odor. We sincerely hope that this article will help you make sense of the problem and possibly decide your best course of action to get rid of body odor. Do I have a Body Odor Disease Body odor is commonly attributed to poor hygiene, eating garlic and numerous spicy foods, taking some medication, stress and anxiety, or hormonal fluctuations associated with puberty and menopause. Some people are also genetically predisposed to body odor. Body odor is often however a sign of an underlying medical condition and as Kristie Leong, MD, a family physician in Virginia says, if one is dealing with a case of a body odor disease, “…no amount of personal hygiene care will cure the body odor problem”. Here are some of the common body odor diseases, so to speak: Diabetes: As the UK National Health Service says, diabetes increases an individual’s susceptibility to body odor. Diabetes is know to cause a change in the consistency of sweat such that someone’s smell changes. Often, the body of a diabetic person takes on a fruity smell, an indication of the high volume of glucose in their blood. Patients who are already on insulin to manage their diabetes have a distinctive body odor that smells like acetone. In uncontrolled cases of diabetes, the patient may develop a condition known as ketoacidosis which is noticeable for a distinctive body odor coupled with a sweet taste on the skin and a Continue reading >>
Your Diet May Cause Foot Odor – Foods To Avoid And Eat
Everybody knows that your diet influences the way you smell. It’s common knowledge that eating heaps of garlic the day before a first date may not be conducive to the atmosphere (and outcome) of the rendezvous. Just as there’s truth to the fact that people who eat lots of dairy seem to have a distinct body odor in the perception of those who are less fond of dairy. And following this logic there’s also a possible link between your diet and the way your tootsies reek. Of course, body, and thus foot odor, is also determined by your overall health, genetics, and personal hygiene. Foot odor is a problem that many people struggle with. It’s embarrassing and limits your freedom. You’ll think twice going to that friend’s house with white carpet when you know you’re going to have to take your shoes off inside the door. When eliminating, or significantly reducing, foot odor it can be helpful to pay more attention to your diet. In fact, the foods you eat play a major role in the odors produced by your body, and altering that diet can help get rid of that embarrassing smell. Here’s which foods to avoid and which foods to eat more often. Foods to avoid Foods high in sulfur A number of compounds found in foods, such as sulfites, can produce an unpleasant smell when they are broken down in the body and released through sweat. Foods that are considered healthy may need to be avoided. Some vegetables when digested are broken down into sulfur-like compounds, which can create unpleasant smells. Some people have a food sensitivity to sulfites causing a prominent odor sometimes described as an onion smell. Vegetables like broccoli, fish like salmon and tuna, and red meats can also cause unwanted odors. Onion, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, beer, tea, and coffee are Continue reading >>
Body Odor Ketosis
Ketogenic Diet & Body Odor | LIVESTRONG.COM Ketogenic Diet & Body Odor. by JILL CORLEONE, RDN, ... But ketosis has a number of unpleasant side effects, including body odor and bad breath. View Ketosis Body Odor - The Ketogenic Diet for Women When you go into ketosis on the ketogenic diet, you may notice some strange body odor or smelly breath. Here's what's happening and what to do! View Body Odor and Ketosis - Treato Here you can read posts from all over the web from people who wrote about Body Odor and Ketosis, and check the relations between Body Odor and Ketosis View I'm a smelly girl: detoxing or in ketosis? Body odor can be a sign of a systemic yeast infection, which isn't anything uncommon or anything to be afraid of. Try cutting back to no more than 40 grams/day of ... View I'm a smelly girl: detoxing or in ketosis? Body odor can be a sign of a systemic yeast infection, which isn't anything uncommon or anything to be afraid of. Try cutting back to no more than 40 grams/day of ... View Body odor and Ketosis - Symptom Checker - check … List of 24 causes for Body odor and Ketosis, alternative diagnoses, rare causes, misdiagnoses, patient stories, and much more. View Body odor and Ketosis - Symptom Checker - check … List of 24 causes for Body odor and Ketosis, alternative diagnoses, rare causes, misdiagnoses, patient stories, and much more. View Ketosis, body odor, and a doctors opinion of IF. Thoughts ... This may be a long post, but I think it's kind of interesting. Here goes... So I began IF last fall. For me it wasn't very difficult at all to... View How to Detect Ketosis | 8fit Learn what the state of ketosis, how to check your ketones, about ketosis body odor and how to use and read ketone strips for measuring ketones. View Ketosis and change in body o Continue reading >>
Keep Yourself In Ketosis
When talking about a Grain Brain lifestyle, and the very similar ketogenic diet, it’s frequently mentioned that we are aiming to keep our bodies in ketosis. However, if you’re new to my work, it may be that you’re not exactly sure what ketosis is, or why we should be worrying about getting our body into this state. Allow me to explain. Ketones are a special type of fat that can stimulate the pathways that enhance the growth of new neural networks in the brain. A ketogenic diet is one that is high in fats, and this diet has been a tool of researchers for years, used notably in a 2005 study on Parkinson’s patients finding an improvement in symptoms after just 28 days. The improvements were on par with those made possible via medication and brain surgery. Other research has shown the ketogenic diet to be remarkably effective in treating some forms of epilepsy, and even brain tumors. Ketones do more than just that though. They increase glutathione, a powerful, brain-protective antioxidant. Ketones facilitate the production of mitochondria, one of the most important actors in the coordinated production that is the human body. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Our bodies are said to enter ketosis at the point when blood sugar levels are low and liver glycogen are no longer available to produce glucose as a fuel for cellular energy production. At this point, not only is the body doing the natural thing, and burning off fat, it’s also powering up the brain with a super efficient fuel. We can jump start ourselves into ketosis with a brief fast, allowing our body to quickly burn through the carbs that are in our system, and turn to fat for fuel. A ketogenic diet is one that derives around 80% or more of of its calories from fat, and the rest from carbs and prote Continue reading >>
5 Body Odors You Should Never Ignore
Credit a complication of diabetes called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which occurs when your body runs low on insulin and your blood sugar spikes, says Robert Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. People with type 1 diabetes generally experience it more than those with type 2 diabetes do. Here’s what’s happening: Your body can’t create the energy it needs to function properly, so it begins to break down fatty acids for fuel. This creates a build up of acidic chemicals called ketones in your blood. One of the main acids—acetone (the same component found in nail polish remover)—can leave a fruity smell on your breath, Dr. Gabbay says. You might not notice it until someone else mentions it, but doctors can smell it on you as soon as you walk into a room. The effects of DKA can be serious—even deadly. It can make you vomit and urinate frequently, causing your body to lose fluids at a dangerous rate, he says. DKA generally occurs with other symptoms of diabetes, like fatigue, blurred vision, and unexplained weight loss, but in many cases, people don’t put them all together, which delays diagnosis and treatment. So if you notice the fruity odor on your breath along with any of those symptoms—especially if they are accompanied by fatigue, dry mouth, difficulty breathing, or abdominal pain, head to the emergency room as soon as possible, the American Diabetes Association recommends. After your doctor tests your blood for ketones, he or she will work on replacing lost fluids and getting your sugar levels back to normal with insulin treatment. Can’t seem to fight funky sneakers? A fungal infection may be to blame. If you notice dry, scaly skin around your toes, redness, and blisters, you may have athlete’s foot, ac Continue reading >>
Ketosis Symptoms
Ketosis symptoms are a result of the way the body gets rid of the excess ketone bodies which build up in the blood stream when a person eats a low carb, ketogenic diet. In short, the body has three ways of dealing with excess ketone bodies: First, the muscles liver and brain can burn them for energy in the cells. Second, the body can breathe ketones out through the lungs. And third, the body can flush ketones out through the kidneys and urine. Legionella Testing Lab - High Quality Lab Results CDC ELITE & NYSDOH ELAP Certified - Fast Results North America Lab Locations legionellatesting.com The ketosis symptoms associated with the benign dietary ketosis caused by eating a low carb, ketogenic diet are not dangerous. They may differ for each individual, with the most common symptoms being: Ketosis breath, which has a fruity odor, and the person in deep ketosis may feel a sort of slight burning in the nose and a slight smell of ammonia. Dry mouth, which is alleviated by drinking more regular tap or bottled water. (Reverse osmosis water will make this worse.) In the first week of beginning a ketogenic diet, most people experience frequent urination followed by fatigue, as insulin levels come down, and the kidneys release extraneous water stores. Minerals such as sodium, magnesium and potassium are also lost with excreted urine, and it is the mineral loss that causes the fatigue. This can be offset by eating more salt, drinking more fluids, and increasing the intake of magnesium and potassium containing foods. (Dairy foods and avocados are high in potassium, and you can drink broth for more sodium.) A slight headache at first which goes away in a few days. This is usually a sign of not getting enough salt. Ketone bodies become detectable in the urine. Ketone bodies are molecu Continue reading >>
Ketosis Breath: Causes & Solutions For Bad Breath
Ultra-low carb diets have grown in popularity over recent years. These so-called “keto diets” aim to facilitate rapid weight loss, through the consumption of minimal carbohydrates. Keto diets have become understandably popular on account of their rapid results, together with the practical benefits of consuming healthy volumes of the right foods, making hunger less of a problem than on more typical calorie-controlled diets. However keto diets are not without their issues, and one of the most common complaints comes in the form of “ketosis breath”. Quite simply many individuals making use of very low carb diets suffer from pungent and unpleasant breath. The question is what can be done to counteract such a problem? The Cause of Ketosis Breath In order to learn how to get rid of keto breath, we first need to understand why breath can smell under such a regime. As it turns out there are two potential reasons(1), both of which can operate independently, or in conjunction. Ketone Release The most typical source of energy used by the body is glucose. This is typically derived from carbohydrates, where the digestive system breaks down complex sugars into simple glucose molecules. On very low carb diets, however, the body is unable to utilize such a fuel. Instead, the liver utilizes the fat present in the body as an energy source, producing “ketones” in the process(2). This is known as “ketosis” – and is the process from where keto diets get their unusual name. These ketone bodies come in three common forms; acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone(3). In large quantities they are removed from the body in the urine or through exhalation. Ketones can have quite a characteristic smell; they often make the dieter’s breath smell quite sweet and fruity, quit Continue reading >>
