CLEANLINESS A MUST!

The attention to hygiene is important in a relationship.
How well you treat your body reflects who you are.
I have heard many friends of mine complain of their
husbands or wifes lack of cleanliness and it puzzels me
why someone would not care enough about themselves.
Body odor is most often caused by the breakdown
of bacteria on the surface of the skin. When one
perspires, bacteria begin to replicate in the warm,
moist areas of the body.
To control body odor, bathe or shower once a
day, scrubbing thoroughly, then apply
deodorant and/or antiperspirant.
If you have done all this and yet a problem persists
see a doctor.

Renal (kidney) failure and liver failure can produce
pungent odors that the sufferer may not even be
aware of. If either of these organs, the major
filters of the body, begins to fail, toxic fluids back
up and are released through the pores of the skin
as well as through the breath. Certain foods can
also exude odors through the pores of the skin;
garlic and asparagus have reputations for leaving
their “mark” for more than twenty-four hours on
those who ingest them.

Depression can be another cause of body odor.
When one is depressed, an indifference to self-care
can often be observed, not only in terms of bathing,
but of clothing, grooming, and hair care as well.
In this case, professional counseling is usually
appropriate.

Many Europeans believe U.S. Americans have
absurd attitudes about cleanliness and that we are
“hyperclean.” In many cultures, a little body odor
is considered natural and does not offend.

Like body odor, foot odor is the product of
excessive perspiration and the resulting bacterial
decomposition. It may not be life threatening or
incapacitating, but it can be upsetting to both
afflicted
and coworkers alike. Daily hygiene teamed
with efforts to normalize the sweat glands should
control the odor.
Wash feet twice a day in
lukewarm water and apply an astringent
between the toes and other areas that
exude excess perspiration.
Soaking feet in water mixed with either vinegar
or Epsom salts can also be effective.
A dusting of talcum, cornstarch, or a medicated
foot powder directly on the skin and in the
shoes can help as well.

Wearing clean and carfully maintained
clothes is also a plus.

Dont kill your relationship by smell!!!