"I can run a finger on my arm pits and feel slipery/greasy residue that I had scrubbed off only seconds earlier." I could be wrong of course, but can't help but think that this is nothing but residual soap compounds soaked into the skin (normal, don't worry about it...simply rinse thoroughly) or soft water (which sometimes feels "slimy"...? Bodily sweat is a combination of water, salts, oils, and whatever else (including toxins) that might be released into the pores via the bloodstream. I can't possibly see that stuff substantially building up just seconds after a lather and rinse.

If you're not already doing so, use a deodorant soap since these contain antibacterials such as triclosan or similar. I once read that shampoo has a stronger antibacterial action than common (non-deodorant) hand soap, so that's an option too, but I'd simply go with deodorant soap.

You mention using an antiperspirant. These have aluminum-based or other pore-clogging compounds. Instead, you might try a deodorant stick since these don't stop perspiration but do contain antibacterials, typically triclosan. Some deodorants use alternate compounds which I can't recall -- if you can find British Sterling deodorant (sold in the U.S.), it contains an alternate antibacterial instead of triclosan (read its label). You can find a women's equivalent using that same chemical and try that as well as triclosan. Salt crystals (big chunks of salt, I think) have also been used by some folks on the underarm, although I don't know their effectiveness -- you can easily find these on the internet. You might also look into the "natural" deodorants such as whatever's carried in the "Tom's" line of natural products. "Tussy," sold in drug stores the U.S., is a heavy cream deodorant. I'd guess it may be quite effective since it's so thick and heavy an application that should last through the day.

You mentioned a skin yeast infection and constipation...you should take the following candida questionnaire (first link), although your situation may have nothing to do with candida. Should it suggest you have candida, go to the second link:

http://www.yeastconnection.com/yeast.html
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Increasing your fiber content, drinking plenty of water/liquids, using over-the-counter remedies (Metamucil, etc.), and the herbs buckthorn, cascara sagrada, fenugreek, senna, and vervain all have well-known laxative effects. Good luck!

I have eliminated the need for deodorants completely. I exercise strenuously and have for years. I perspire heavily, but have NO odor. I have also eliminated the underarm stains in my clothing, not to mention the lingering odor that is not easily removed by laundering.

I have forgotten where I came across this common-sense advise, but I'll share it in the hope that enough people will follow it that I won't have to be disgusted by, and embarrassed for so many otherwise sensible people.

1) USE A WASHCLOTH WHEN YOU BATHE. So many peole think that rubbing a little soap on their skin is enough.

2) SHOWER INSTEAD OF SITTING IN YOUR OWN DIRT. The water running over your skin is what removes the bacteria that causes odor.

3) RINSE, RINSE, RINSE. The magazine article I read, suggested 5 minutes of rinsing---AFTER a good scrubbing with that washcloth and soap. I no longer rinse for that long, but removing the slippery soap film is vital. The soap is still full of the bacteria.---makes sense doesn't it?!!

4) TAKE ONE SHEET OF CHEAP PAPER TOWEL. TEAR IT IN HALF. ONE OF THESE PIECES IS FOR EACH UNDERARM. SATURATE IT WITH RUBBING ALCOHOL (ABOUT $0.50 AT WALMART) RUB ALL AROUND THE UNDERARM AREA WHICH INCLUDES A PRETTY BIG AREA. TURN THE PAPER TOWEL OVER AND RUB AGAIN. You can then use this towel to clean up the toilet, sink or whatever (presumably you skin was clean, so this towel is clean)

This might not be your trouble, it isn't the answer for everything -- but do check out whether or not you have candida overgrowth. I understand pregnancy with all its hormonal changes is a risk factor for candida imbalance, and the fact you had a candida type rash is suspect. See my posts above under the fecal odor question, candida releases toxins that can make you smell as well as making you less healthy overall.

Sweating isn't a crime, its nature, and although society doesn't really help, it happens on a daily, hourly, every minute, basis. If you are sweating easily, you should purchase this handy little pack of Once A Week wipes. The Once A Week wipes make you feel and smell cleaner, and because their size aren’t that big, so you can simply stick them in your bag and use them when ever you work up a sweat! Well, Once A Week is fragrance free, it helps you to neutralize Body Odor s but not using fragrance to make you smell better as others.

Maureen