We are all familiar with body odor.  It is that all too familiar stench that emanates from another person and, sometimes, from our very own armpits when we “forgot” to take a shower. There are various causes of body odor such as diet, genetics and certain illnesses but the most common is the lethal combination of sweat and bacteria aggravated by poor hygiene.

Humans have two types of sweat glands. One type produces eccrine perspiration which helps lower body temperature, like when we exercise or when it’s really hot. These sweat glands are found all over the body. The other type is found in such areas as armpits, groin, hands, and feet, and produces apocrine sweat. Continue reading →

Gone are the days when men don’t care how they look and smell.  The boom in male-specific toiletries and services over the past five years is a clear indication that more guys are now taking grooming seriously and are willing to spend on hygiene products and visits to the spa to keep themselves looking dapper.

However, male grooming is more than just using organic shampoos and expensive face creams that were especially formulated for men. It is a lifestyle that is, unfortunately, mired with some inaccurate practices.  We list down common men’s grooming habits and identify the truths from the mere old wives tales. Continue reading →

Unlike some women, guys don’t need an entire suitcase for their toiletries when traveling.  A small bag is enough to contain all the grooming essentials a man needs to be clean, fresh and presentable while on the go.  The key is to pack only the essentials and only the amount allowed for air travel (100-ml per liquid, aerosol and gel you take on a flight).  Here is a low down on what to fill your toiletry bag with when traveling so you have more time sight-seeing instead of looking for places where to get stuff.

Shampoo & Conditioner
These items are a must if you don’t want to look like you are having a bad hair day on your souvenir photos.  Exposure to sun, sea water and humidity can wreak havoc on your locks, leaving them dry, brittle and even damaged so a good wash and conditioning at the end of the day should be in order.  You can use your hotel’s complimentary toiletries but, unless they are from L’Occitane, Molton Brown and Hermès, take caution because these freebies can leave your hair even more dry!  Pack travel-sized bottles of your favorite shampoo and conditioner. Continue reading →

Many teeth are knocked-out of their sockets every year due to accidents, fights and sports injuries. Most of these teeth are lost forever, leaving their owners with no other option but to resort to dentures or bridges.  But did you know that an avulsed tooth (that’s what dentists call a knocked-out chomper) can be saved by simply re-implanting it back into its socket?  Properly done, the root of the tooth can reattach to the jaw bone and reclaim its rightful place to last for years.

However, to be successful, the re-implantation must be done immediately while the cells at the root of the tooth are still alive. The sooner the tooth is replaced, the better chances of saving it.  The American Association of Endodontists recommends the following steps to successfully save a knocked-out tooth: Continue reading →

It all started with a joke posted on Reddit. A user shared a cartoon detailing the experience of a male friend who found an unused pregnancy test in his medicine cabinet, took the test for laughs, and surprisingly got two lines.

While the post aimed at soliciting a few laughs, comments advising the user to tell the friend to get tested for testicular cancer soon poured in. Apparently, getting positive results when you are a male is no laughing matter.  Here’s why: men with testicular tumors have beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-HCG), the same hormone present in pregnant women and which causes a positive result on a home pregnancy test. Continue reading →