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Walk down the Health and Beauty Aid aisle in any supermarket or pharmacy and you'll be amazed at the number of different types of deodorants. Some are made just for men, others just for women; some even for teens.

Have you ever read the list of ingredients? Some ingredients are so strange you can't pronounce them, much less figure out what they are or what they do! (Just what exactly is aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex glycine anyway?)

Maybe you've heard there may be a link between aluminum deodorant and Alzheimers? Or that certain ingredients can affect your natural hormonal balance or cause breast cancer. Would it shock you to know many of the ingredients in deodorants have never even been tested for safety and that they don't require governmental approval?

Should you just stop using deodorant? Are there alternatives? Here are a few natural options you can use to knock out body odor:

  • Try bathing more often – and apply a soapy washcloth to your armpits to remove all bacteria

  • Apply witch hazel, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar or alcohol to your armpits instead of deodorant

  • Use baby powder, corn starch or baking soda on your underarms to prevent odor and kill bacteria

  • Mix rosemary, available in an essential oil, with an ounce of water and apply as an antibacterial rub

  • Consume more zinc, either as a supplement or in zinc-rich foods such as lean meats and wheat germ

Applying chemicals directly to your skin can have long term consequences and contributes to the chemical "load" your body has to deal with. You don't have to rely on the "homemade remedies" mentioned above. There are some "healthy," natural deodorants available as well – just learn how to read the labels carefully.

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Dr. Jason Asks some important questions of interest to The Villages residents - Chiropractor The Villages Dr. Jason Asks...

Could a chiropractor put an end to bedwetting?
If bladder control seems elusive, consider chiropractic. If spinal bones are interfering with nerves that control your child's bladder, plastic sheets, alarms and other methods simply add to the embarrassment. The Villages parents are often amazed (and relieved) that chiropractic can be so helpful. Learn more.
Why are some people allergic to pollen and others aren't?
It's not the pollen. Chiropractors know that if it were, everyone would be allergic to pollen, nuts and pet dander. But that's not the case. It's the person, not the pollen! If you live in The Villages and your stress levels are high, then each year the grass, the trees or the weeds put your nervous system over the top. Many report that chiropractic care helps reduce the frequency and severity of their allergic response.