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Antiperspirants may actually make you smell worse

New research published in the Archives of Dermatological Research suggests antiperspirants actually increase the levels of the odorous bacteria populating the armpit, which “could lead toward an altered, more unpleasant, underarm odor,” lead author Chris Callewaert of Belgium’s Ghent University told The Washington Post in an e-mail. “Deodorants were generally not really a problem....

The Underarm Lymphatic Network

We have approximately 500-600 lymph nodes distributed throughout our body; they are located just about everywhere. Although, they tend to occur in large clusters located in five major regions: The underarms, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen. In fact, our highest concentrations of lymph nodes are found in the armpit (axillary) and groin (inguinal) regions ...

Your Body Is a Wonderland ... of Bacteria

Where can you find your skin's most diverse community of bacteria? Not in a sweaty armpit or linty belly button. According to a new survey of the bacterial ecosystem that covers us, the diversity hot spot of the body's exterior is the forearm. And the surprises don't end there.

How safe is Fluoride in our water?

ABC11 Investigates DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) | Corey Sturmer didn't know much about fluoride in his drinking water until a year ago, when his dentist told him he has fluorisis, a condition that causes white spotting, yellowing and browning of the teeth, and erosion of the enamel. "I asked my dentist ... is there fluoride in the drinking water? And he said, yeah ... it's good for your teeth. So then I began to wonder, if it's so good for your teeth, why am I, at 25 years old, having all these issues with my teeth?" Sturmer said.

Top five ingredients to avoid in deodorant

NaturalNews | "Deodorant is an essential toiletry that most Americans have in their medicine cabinet today. Many are still unaware of the hidden dangers in the active ingredients of modern day deodorant. They continue to use these potentially hazardous chemicals on their underarms as a way of reducing perspiration and odor."

Colloidal silver the perfect mouthwash?

Natural News | "The amazing infection-treating properties of silver seem to be flooding the pages of scientific journals these days, as researchers, scientists, and medical experts are finally fessing up to the fact that this unique element possesses healing properties far superior to pharmaceutical antibiotics and drugs. And a new study published in the Society for Applied Microbiology journal Letters in Applied Microbiology reveals that silver is fully capable of killing yeast-based mouth infections caused by Candida albicans and Candida glabrata."

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