No-Sweat Cures

B.O. is a familiar set of letters. Who hasn't worried about excess sweat or odor caused by the bacteria who thrive in those wet conditions? Fortunately, I've recently discovered two herbal routes to a sweeter future.

To curb excess sweating, try sage tea. Compounds in the sage calm overactive sweat glands. If the taste of the tea is an obstacle, consider adding it to food or taking a capsule.

Lycium is another hygenic herb. The zinc in lycium forms a thin layer on the skin and keeps the growth of bacteria in check. Can't find lycium? Try eating more beef, pork, lamb, eggs and oysters. Vegetarians can munch cashews for a similar effect.