Gross Health Problems - Body Odour, Bad Breath

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There are things we can talk about with our friends, like our split ends or our overgrown cuticles. And then, there are the things we just don’t. Call it “polite conversation,” but dealing with bad breath, dandruff and body odour aren't always the easiest to discuss. Still, we were curious about how to tackle our gross (and common) health issues, and we bet you are, too.

So, we spoke to Dr. Bola Oyeyipo, MD, and Dr. Deanna Hope Berman, a naturopathic doctor, to get the best medical and holistic remedies for these common health issues. It’s not glamorous, but we know you’re dying to find out.

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