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How to stop age-related changes in body odor

Your skin’s bacteria help protect you—and shape how you smell. Puberty, 40+, menopause, and aging all shift the microbiome. Here’s why BO spikes and simple, microbiome-friendly fixes.

Body odor and menopause

Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause What is menopause? Simply put, menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. During this time, the body undergoes significant changes. Let’s look at every...

Dry skin after shower: causes and prevention

You know the feeling when you get out of shower and need to moisturize the skin immediately, as it feels so tight. The main causes why your skin feels dry...

Colonoscopy preparation and after-colonoscopy care

Diarrhea during colonoscopy prep  Colonoscopy is a procedure that helps to detect and prevent gastrointestinal conditions. In fact, colonoscopies decrease the risk of death from colorectal cancer by 88%. Around 15...

Does pH matter?

Understanding what is pH, when it is important, and when it's not worth stressing over can help you make better choices.  What is pH? You probably remember from school that...

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6 Reasons Why Lactoferrin Rocks

Lactoferrin is a natural protein found in milk and body fluids that binds iron, boosts immunity, and has strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It helps maintain a healthy microbiome by...

What causes oily body odor?

Sebum is the oily substance that protects and moisturizes your skin, but when bacteria break it down, it can cause stubborn body odor. Excess sebum, especially on the scalp, back,...

Why does my vagina smell?

Normal vaginal odor changes throughout life stages and the menstrual cycle — metallic during periods or pregnancy, sweet at ovulation, earthy postpartum, and tangy in menopause — all linked to...

What causes dermatitis on the genitals?

Genital dermatitis isn’t always caused by infection — it can stem from skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis (seborrheic vulvitis), eczema, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis. Common triggers include fragrances, synthetic fabrics,...