03/07/2025
Here’s the truth: sweat doesn’t naturally smell.
But if yours has a strong or funky odour, your body is trying to get your attention.
From a naturopathic lens, body odour is a sign something deeper is going on – not something to just cover up with scented deodorants or perfumes.
So why does sweat smell?
Sweat is one of your body’s detox pathways. When your liver, gut, kidneys, or lymphatic system are overburdened, toxins are pushed out through the skin – and that can cause odour.
Common causes of smelly sweat:
🌿 Poor diet – Processed foods, sugar, alcohol, additives, and poor-quality fats can create internal waste and imbalance your microbiome.
🔥 Hormonal imbalances – Shifts in oestrogen, progesterone, or testosterone (think: cycle changes, peri/menopause, PCOS) can affect your sweat glands.
🦠 Gut dysbiosis – Bloating, constipation or poor digestion = toxin build-up = body odour.
💧 Dehydration – Less water = concentrated, smellier sweat.
🧴 Toxic deodorants – Blocking sweat with aluminium, fragrances, and parabens can make things worse long-term.
Natural Ways to Manage B.O.
✨ Support detox – Eat bitter greens, add lemon water, reduce alcohol, and support liver and lymph.
✨ Clean up your diet – Focus on whole, unprocessed foods, fibre, and fermented veggies.
✨ Stay hydrated & sweat it out – Water helps flush toxins; sweating regularly keeps detox pathways open.
✨ Balance hormones – Herbs like vitex or maca, seed cycling, and stress support can all help.
✨ Switch deodorants – Try natural alternatives with magnesium, charcoal or clay.
✨ Dig deeper if needed – Consider testing for heavy metals, parasites, or gut imbalances.
If your sweat smells, don’t ignore it – it’s a sign your body is overloaded.
You don’t need to mask it with perfumes or antiperspirants.
Work with a naturopath to uncover the root cause and support your body naturally.
🌿 Book a consult today and let your body breathe, detox, and thrive – without the stink.
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