EXCESSIVE SWEATING: HOW CAN YOU AVOID IT?
How can excessive sweating be avoided?
Sweating is a natural function of the body. But what can you do if you sweat too much and feel uncomfortable about it?
Heavy sweating (also known as hyperhidrosis) is a very real and embarrassing problem, but there are some effective ways to treat it. Before you hide under bulky sweaters or move to a chillier climate, you can try these proven techniques for combating excessive sweating.
There are several ways that you can control and avoid discomfort.They include
- Don’t wear heavy clothes that will trap sweat. Instead, wear light, breathable fabrics such as cotton and silk. Bring along an extra shirt when you know you’ll be exercising or outdoors in the heat. Your feet can sweat too, so wear socks that wick moisture away from them (merino wool and polypro are good choices).
- Daily Hygiene: you can use mild antibacterial soap when taking a shower, apply antiperspirant on clean, dry skin only, and use special armpit pads if necessary.
- Lifestyle change: excessive sweating is often caused by excess weight, nicotine addiction, alcohol abuse and consumption of spicy food and caffeinated drinks.
- Reduce stress and control your emotions: mediation, breathing practices, long walks, warm baths and quiet music can help you.
