Are you troubled by body odors? "Old people smell" is a common phenomenon, and many elderly people are very annoyed by it. Here, I will provide you with several methods to eliminate odors. Please see below for details.
Types of Odors
1. Rotten Apple Odor
When diabetes is severe, a large amount of fat will oxidize in the liver and produce ketones, which will spread into the bloodstream, resulting in a breath that smells like rotten apples.
2. Rotten Cabbage Odor
When the body lacks the enzyme that converts tyrosine, it can lead to a metabolic disorder of tyrosine, causing the body to emit a strange odor similar to rotten cabbage. Patients like this are prone to hypoglycemic fainting or seizures.
3. Liver Odor
Patients with acute hepatitis or other severe liver damage often exhale a special odor called "liver odor". The presence of this odor indicates that the liver function is severely damaged, which is a sign of critical illness.
4. Urine Odor
Patients with chronic nephritis or kidney disease, when the disease progresses to the stage of chronic renal failure, cannot excrete certain toxic substances (such as urea nitrogen, creatinine, etc.) due to lack of urine. This will cause the patient's breath to emit a urine or ammonia odor, which is a signal that the condition is becoming critical. Some patients with urinary incontinence who cannot control urination often have a foul urine odor on their bodies.
Solutions
1. Take a shower or bath every day to reduce bacteria on the skin.
2. Thoroughly dry your feet after bathing, as microorganisms like the moist environment between the toes.
3. Choose clothes, especially socks, made of cotton or wool, and avoid synthetic fibers. When exercising or sweating heavily, choose moisture-wicking and quick-drying sportswear. Change socks at least once a day.
4. Wear breathable shoes. Natural materials can keep your feet ventilated and dry. Also, remember to rotate between several pairs of shoes to allow them enough time to dry.
5. Whenever possible, go barefoot or occasionally take off your shoes.
6. Consider relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and biofeedback. These techniques can help you control stress and prevent excessive sweating.
7. Change your diet habits, as some spicy foods can make the odor of sweat stronger.
Summer Health Porridge for the Elderly
1. Sticky Rice Porridge
Glutinous rice can tonify the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the stomach, and generate fluids. People with weak constitution and poor spleen and stomach function should drink sticky rice porridge regularly. Sticky rice can also prevent diabetes, foot odor, and age spots, as well as relieve constipation and other ailments.
2. Oatmeal Porridge
Oatmeal is rich in B vitamins and zinc, and it has a regulating effect on the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. It has the effect of preventing osteoporosis, promoting wound healing, and preventing anemia. It is an excellent calcium supplement, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to consume regularly.
