5 Eyewitness News Health Expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou joined us to answer embarrassing medical questions.

Smelly Gas To fart is human. People break wind an average of 14 times a day, But sometimes your farts smell TOXIC! 99% of gas is odorless…but when it isn’t… Most common culprits:

• High fiber foods: cabbage, broccoli, asparagus
• Sulfur containing foods: GARLIC, meat, fish, eggs
• Food intolerance: lactose, gluten

What might help:

• Probiotic foods
• Avoid carbonated drinks
• Limit gas-producing foods

Sweaty Underarms 3-5% of people sweat an abnormal amount. And a lot more people THINK they sweat too much. But why? It’s very common and not a sign of something abnormal. But can cause some serious embarrassment. Normal sweat glands but could be hyperactive response to any level of stress. How to deal with it:

• Antiperspirants
• Aluminum-based; they form a plug
• Higher concentration of aluminum…more effective.
• Pick “CLINICAL STRENGTH”
• Prescription antiperspirants
• Botox Injections–for severe/bothersome sweating

Hair Thinning 40% of women begin to notice hair loss by age 40 and 40% of men begin to have visible hair loss by age 35. Can be a sign of medical condition (lupus, anemia, thyroid disorder) More often its “normal” — genetic; due to hormonal shifts that occur with age. What you can do:

• Decrease/limit amount of heat styling
• Use Minoxidil (Rogaine) or Toppik Hair Fibers