Hygiene: The Real Solution to Bad Body Smell

 

Smell good the natural way....

Bad body odor can come from many things. Sometimes, it’s a health problem; other times, it’s simply carelessness in how we care for ourselves.

I could write several articles about each body part that produces bad smells, but this one is not a silver bullet. Instead, it’s a principle that can be adapted for different situations. Let’s be real: most of the time, we don’t even know when we smell bad. That’s because our nose gradually ignores lingering odors  good or bad. It’s the same reason newcomers notice the smell of Lagos, while long-time residents don’t. Or why you can’t smell your own perfume after hours, even though others still can.

Internal Causes vs. Hygiene Issues

When it comes to bad breath, body odor, or unpleasant smells in private parts, the causes may range from hygiene lapses to health conditions. Many of these issues actually stem from the gut or digestive system.

If endless soaps, toothpastes, deodorants, and feminine washes don’t work, the problem may not be external at all. Conditions like mouth ulcers, stomach ulcers, UTIs, and some gut diseases can cause persistent odor. These require medical attention.

Personally, I lean toward natural healing. It takes more patience than instant pharmaceuticals but often brings deeper, longer-lasting results. Herbal remedies are not magical they require consistency, lifestyle changes, and discipline.

Herbal Solutions

Herbal remedies come in many forms: teas, foods, additives, or insertions.

Herbal Teas: Healing From the Inside Out

Teas are the simplest and most powerful. When brewed right, they cleanse the gut, kill bacteria, and release aroma from within.

Here are a few effective mixes you can try:

• Bad Breath Cleanser:

  • Garlic (2 cloves, crushed)

  • Ginger (1 thumb-size, sliced)

  • Cloves (4–5 pieces)

  • Boil in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Drink morning and night.

• Body Odor Neutralizer:

  • Turmeric (½ teaspoon powder)

  • Mint leaves (a handful)

  • Lemongrass (2 stalks)

  • Star anise (2 pods)

  • Boil, strain, sip slowly. Smells leave from sweat over weeks.

• Women’s Balance Tea:

  • Basil (5–6 leaves)

  • Rosemary (a few sprigs)

  • Lavender (½ teaspoon dried flowers)

  • Honey (optional, for taste)

  • Boil, steep, and drink before bed.

Two cups a day (morning and night) are enough. Consistency is key: after weeks, people notice your scent before perfume does.

Herbal Insertions (for Women)

Some women use garlic insertions to fight odor and infections. A peeled clove (sometimes perforated) is placed in the vagina overnight and removed in the morning. This is often paired with steam washes: sitting over a bowl of steaming water mixed with salt, herbs, or citrus peels.

Combined with teas, this tackles odor from both the digestive and urinary tracts.

Hygiene Habits That Matter

I saved hygiene for last because it’s the most obvious but also the most misunderstood.

Brushing: Why Bad Breath Persists

Here’s the truth: most people don’t brush properly. They focus on teeth, then spit out all the foam before scrubbing their tongue. The tongue, especially the back of it, is usually the main source of bad breath.

Think of it like washing a rug. If the dirtiest part is the back corner and you never scrub it, the smell remains.

Correct brushing routine:

1. Apply a foamy, minty toothpaste not just any type of toothpaste.

2. Brush teeth (all sides) for 2–3 minutes.

3. Without spitting out all the foam from the toothpaste you used to brush the teeth, brush the tongue thoroughly. Start from the back (yes, the gag-reflex part) and scrub forward.

4. Rinse well, then gargle water to clean the throat.

Do this morning and night. For freshness during the day, chew sugar-free gum (Orbit, Mentos, or any strong mint).

Bathing: Scrub Like You Mean It

Bathing isn’t about splashing water like a commercial. It’s about scrubbing dirt and dead skin off like you’re removing a stubborn stain from cloth.

Correct bathing routine:

1. Use a sponge that has texture (not too soft). Net sponges or exfoliating gloves work well.

2. Lather your body fully with soap until covered in foam. Dirt doesn’t foam so if your soap isn’t lathering, you need more scrubbing.

3. Pay special attention to:

   • Armpits: soap, scrub for 2 minutes, rinse, repeat.

   • Groin/private parts: same process soap, scrub, rinse, repeat.

   • Feet: scrub between toes and soles (often forgotten).

   • Neck/back: scrub with pressure, not a gentle rub.

4. For best results: bathe twice daily. For stubborn odor, try double bathing in one session: lather, rinse, then repeat everything once more.

Within weeks of this routine, especially when paired with herbal teas, body odor drops drastically.

Clothes & Bedding

Even with clean skin, dirty clothes bring back odor.

• Wash clothes, underwear, and beddings thoroughly, paying extra attention to armpits and groin areas.

• Don’t re-wear clothes, especially if you’ve been told you smell. One wear = one wash.

• Sun-dry clothes well; damp fabric can trap odors.

Final Thoughts

Bad smell is not always about hygiene. Sometimes it’s about the gut, sometimes it’s about neglected body parts, and sometimes it’s about clothes.

The solution is a complete lifestyle approach:

• Cleanse inside with herbal teas.

• Brush and bathe properly with attention to overlooked areas.

• Keep clothes fresh and dry.

With consistency, you’ll smell fresh with or without perfume.

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Written by Mundez
edmundez@me.com