The Scent of A Woman – Menopause and Deodorant

By on February 15, 2013

As I approach the half century mark, the time has come. And although I welcome “the change” into menopause, I do long for it to be over. In seeing my mother go through it and reading an excellent book by Christiane Northurp, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom (a 960-page, rather quick read) on the changes girls and women go through, I’ve known what to expect. I had also come across a list of 34 possible signs, symptoms, or side effects, some of which I do not remember listed in that book, but… some that I happen to have, and never expected to be peri/menopausal related. Thankfully I don’t have nearly half the symptoms, but what I do have, may they go away just as quickly as they came on.

What exactly does deodorant have to do with peri/menopause? This list (link above) includes a change in body odor. Since my diet is better than most, not only do I not suffer from hot flashes, I have not needed to use deodorant for more than a decade. The last time I did buy a leading brand, it lasted over a year – I threw it away since it fell apart (and I became keen and clean). Prior to reading this list of 34 side effects, I thought… hmmmm, I must be going through another layer of detox because there was a change in my bodily scent. Well, little did I know that scent may actually be hormone related. And… lucky for me, I had already experimented with natural deodorants for those “just in case” special event Coconut_Lime_Ver_4bc68778a6e3dmoments. I had already discovered how to avoid unpleasant scents. With or without changes in bodily scent, deodorant or perfume for that matter, are not the answer – they are a quick fix that can wreak havoc on your health. You are smothering your lymph nodes. Faulty diet and environmental toxins are harmful enough, we do not need to slow our lymph fluid down further by daily applications of chemicals.
To avoid negative scents and health hazardous chemicals, I have found these DIY alternatives work just as well:.
  • apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg’s) – I’ve read to dilute with water and apply 2 minutes before shower, but I prefer to rub on after shower. It can be used full strength, just know it could sting after shaving.
  • lime juice works very well – I squeeze juice into my water bottle then rub a squeezed half under arm. This is my current favorite with limes in season.
  • coconut oil (raw, organic) is anti-viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic – it is wonderful post shower, but must be rubbed in completely to avoid staining clothes. Also know, could cause hair to grow.
  • others I’ve tried are baking soda or corn starch rubbed into damp skin, and a himalayan salt rock.

What I may try come summertime is coconut oil mixed with tea tree oil. I’ve used it as a moisturizer and LOVE the smell. With all said, an update (9-4-17) to this post on deodorant.

“I saw that you mention some really fantastic natural beauty resources on your site and I just had to reach out. I work for Reviews.com and we recently published a comprehensive guide to natural deodorant I thought you might really find helpful!

So many deodorants on the market have unnecessary and harmful ingredients. We outline which ones are cruelty-free, safe to use, and still effective: http://www.reviews.com/natural-deodorant/

I have recently become a big fan of natural beauty so I really loved seeing all your recommendations, I think our research would complement your site really nicely!

Would you consider mentioning our work as an additional resource for your readers?” ~Liz~

A great resource on many natural alternatives to deodorants. With regular detox, body odor will not be an issue. In fact, less becomes more and you become scentative to much. Top that with Ascension/spiritual awakening and DNA upgrades, detox and a clean diet can become your saving grace, on any and all symptoms and side effects. Cleanliness is partly why I was chosen for what I do today. However, detox mentoring will always be a part of my life, as is learning all I can when it comes to my health and body friendly products. Which is why I am happy to bring you this update. Only this time, research has been done for us. Thanks to Review.com. Out of 155 brands of deodorant, six made the grade. And aside from the Paleo one, all seem worthy of trying. Whatever you do, don’t mask what needs to come out. And finally. Know. Horses sweat and men perspire, but women will always glow.

“I smell of sweat. I don’t like people smelling of all these weird things. I think deodorant is disgusting.”  ~Rupert Everett~

 

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