{"id":62731,"date":"2017-01-29T10:30:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-29T17:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=62731"},"modified":"2023-05-10T00:19:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T07:19:58","slug":"why-conventional-deodorants-and-antiperspirants-stink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/health-beauty\/why-conventional-deodorants-and-antiperspirants-stink\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Conventional Deodorants And Antiperspirants Stink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Nobody likes to smell bad. You don\u2019t want to be that one person, who is the smelly one in the group, so you buy chemical products to ensure that you smell great. People spend nearly $1 billion on deodorants, deodorant soaps, and antiperspirants to mask body odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scary chain emails have circulated about the dangers of using deodorants and antiperspirants, but they are not one in the same. Deodorants help mask body odor, while antiperspirants help reduce wetness under the arms or other areas (such as feet).<\/strong> And when it comes to deodorants and antiperspirants, more expensive doesn’t mean that the product is better for you. The ingredients are what matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When we perspire, we are excreting and releasing toxins. It is a healthy bodily function that has been targeted as “undesirable” by many. The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and perspiration is the way it eliminates toxins. <\/strong>If you reduce the skin’s ability to do its job properly, it makes other organs and systems in the body work harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antiperspirants work by irritating the skin to cause an inflammatory reaction, accompanied by swelling and expansion of the cells around the sweat glands.<\/strong> This reduces the amount of sweat that can get to the skin\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When we use deodorant, we are not affecting a bodily function; rather, we are masking body odor with fragrance and targeting bacteria via antibacterial agents such as Triclosan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many causes of body odor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vast majority of over-the-counter and prescription deodorants, as well as antiperspirants, are made with potentially harmful ingredients<\/strong> that can enter the bloodstream and hurt the body’s ability to function. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aluminum has an affinity for the brain and human pineal gland (our spiritual center) and large concentrations of toxic aluminum develop in these body parts. Aluminum has been implicated as the number one cause of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether male or female, the underarm lymph nodes are impaired from the use of deodorant and antiperspirants.<\/strong> The lymph nodes are ducts that throw off toxins. When there is such a backup of toxins in the lymphatic system in the chest region, the nearby armpits suffer. The lymph nodes at the armpits become swollen and inflamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever felt a burning, tender soreness in your underarms? Ever developed a large and painful knot or lump (that lasts for days) in your underarms? This is the result of the chemicals in commercial brand underarm deodorants and antiperspirants, which is why they should not be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are experiencing redness, soreness, and\/or inflammation (in the form of a large lump) under the arms, stop using that deodorant\/antiperspirant. Perform a sea salt soak to help balance your pH level<\/a>. <\/strong>Apply aloe vera<\/strong> to the armpit area (throughout the day). It may be beneficial to perform either our 10-day<\/a> or 20-day Full Body Cleanse<\/a> to facilitate healing. After you heal, only use a good brand of deodorant (i.e. Alvera).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Individual herbs great for cleansing the lymphatic system include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good brands include Alvera, Aubrey Organic, and Avalon Organics. Tom’s of Maine brand products are a better choice than most commercial brands, but they now have antiperspirant varieties so try to avoid those. Double-check the ingredients on the stick, spray, or roll-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Perspiration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Do We Smell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why Deodorants and Antiperspirants are Harmful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Natural Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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