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