Breast cancer is a concern on every woman’s list and we have to realize that when we shave under our arms, get out of the shower and immediately clog our open pours with chemicals it’s going to have an effect sooner or later.

I quit using traditional store brand antiperspirants years ago after the aluminum in the antiperspirants was linked to Alzheimer’s. Since then I’ve been on a quest to find a deodorant (all antiperspirants contain aluminum) that actually works. I’ve tried many many different brands and “flavors” but none have been anything that I would highly recommend.

I tried the Crystal type of natural deodorant and many people have recommended it to me but I never liked it much. Now, Dr. Mercola has reported that it actually contains aluminum as well and that he recommends to discontinue it’s use.

The other day I was reading a post on Fake Plastic Fish about alternative deodorants and someone commented that they used baking soda under their arms put on with a fuzzy powder puff. The gal said it was way better than any of the alternative deodorants that she’d tried. Dr. Mercola also suggested baking soda. He puts a pinch in water and I guess wipes it on. You could also add a drop of tea tree oil or lavendar oil if you wanted a smell. I personally like the idea of putting the baking soda on dry but I’m going to give both a try.

All of that being said I would like to suggest the idea that not everybody has bad body odor. I know that after I had my babies I had terrible body odor. I would stink upon exiting the shower. Something with my hormones was going on and only the strongest antiperspirant would work. However, now, I generally do not have bad body odor ( Friends: if I am misinformed please do not hesitate to set me straight ) After working out I take a body shower or a spit bath (okay, I don’t use spit, but a washcloth and water sounds boring). I don’t usually wear deodorant unless I am speaking or in a situation where I know I will perspire.

Remember, perspiration in the body’s way of getting rid of toxins. Where do those toxins go if we block their exit?