A close friend recently had a heart attack and I have decided to make some lifestyle changes.  I made my first trip to whole foods in an effort to find healthier alternatives to everything.
I wandered acroos the personal hygiene area.  
Can anybody shed lite on the deodorant world.
What makes a deodorant healthier or more whole than a normal one.

Well, while I don't know the answer to that, I can say that I've been to Whole Foods, and the "natural" people who shop there do tend to have a more...uhhh...earthy...smell to them.

Needless to say, I try not to go there during the summer months.

I suggest sticking with Right Guard.

Also, should you ever become a vegetarian or a vegan, you'll notice you no longer need deodorant, or certainly much less.

(and your sense of smell greatly increases)

Go to People's Organic Co-op in Ocean Beach (Voltaire and Sunset Cliffs), and talk to the lady in the "supplements" section.  She will tell you everything you need to know, and more.

Their phone number is (619) 224-1387.  Open until 9pm every day.

I use a product called the Crystal Stick. It doesnt contain Aluminum Chlorohydrate, its hypoallergenic and doesnt stain. Its made of natural mineral salts and works better for me than all  the Right Guards and that ilk ever have. Plus its fragrance free so you dont have those nasty smells from other brands interfering with your cologne. Also a stick lasts forever! I've had mine over a year now and I'm yet to twist the dial. I dont know if those stores carry them. I imagine they would, but I got mine from drugstore.com.