Though it can be a giant nuisance, sweating is generally healthy and often necessary. Not only does it cool the body, but it also eliminates toxins.
Sweat is produced by glands in the skin, which respond to not only heat, but also stress, anger, nervousness and a host of other conditions. Bacteria that love this sweat grow and multiply, and as they break down the sweat fluids, they produce that unpleasant odor.
- Possible causes
- Stress, anger, nervousness or extreme excitement
- Skin infection
- Serious illness, such as kidney disease, fungal infections, liver disease, etc.
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“Peppermint leaves have been used to ease headaches and aid digestion for more than 2,000 years”
~ Natural Health, March 2003, Vol. 33, Issue 2
Some Amazing Properties
- Relieves gas and bloating
- Eases Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Combats nausea
- Eases headaches
- Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory
- Fights bad breath
History
Peppermint was highly valued by the Greeks and Romans, and was found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1000 BC. Its main value lies in its ability to…
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Some Amazing Properties
- Eases pain, headaches, migraines
- Soothes nerves, works as relaxant
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Heals burns and sores
- Lessens depression
- Anti-septic and anti-bacterial
History
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinalis) is famous for its relaxing properties and its sweet, floral and fresh scent. It became popular in the Middle Ages as medicine and was taken to the New World by the Pilgrims in 1620…
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Possible causes
- Possible causes
- Diseased gums
- Dental decay
- Nose, throat and respiratory tract infections (e.g. tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis)
- Gastro-intestinal problems
- Chronic constipation
- Dirty tongue
- Dry mouth
- Remedies
- One of the most important things to do outside of filling your cavities is to get your digestive system in order. You need a good balance of healthy bacteria in your gut; otherwise you risk a slew of health problems including bad breath (halitosis) and body odor.
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