Basic Tips to Stop Sweating | Stop Sweating Spot

In order to sweat less, it is necessary to understand exactly what sweating does. When this mixture of water, salt and other minerals evaporates from the surface of your skin, it cools down the body and helps in maintaining its temperature. There are two kinds of sweat: eccrine, a thin fluid that occurs throughout the body when it is hot outside or when you exercise, and apocrine, thick secretions mainly on the hands. Apocrine generally has an odor and is usually related to stress.

Although your diet, health and emotions can play a role, the amount of sweat you produce generally depends on your genetics. The most common places are the armpits, hands, feet and forehead, as they have the highest density of sweat glands.

How to sweat less

1. Drink plenty of water

Hydration keeps body temperature low, and therefore less sweat is produced. Water is necessary for life. It is necessary for flushing excess minerals and toxins out of the body. Health professionals recommend drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day.

2. Reduce intake of caffeine

Caffeine tends to cause anxiety, which in turn will trigger the body to produce excessive sweat.

3. Avoid using deodorant or soap

This may come as a surprise, but unknown to most people is the fact that deodorants or soaps do more harm than good. They cause more bacteria to build up in the skin, which ultimately produces the foul odor. That is why it is important to choose a soap or deodorant that suits your skin type.

4. Avoid taking hot baths/showers

Hot baths and showers can be useful for removing toxins through increased body temperature, but excessive sweating that they bring outweighs the benefits.

5. Avoid hot drinks 

When it comes to excessive sweating, hot drinks are your worst enemies, and that includes hot coffee too. So, why not try to go for a juice, lemonade or iced drinks that regulate body temperature.

6. Drink sage tea

Drinking sage tea 2-4 times a day keeps the body functional and regulates the production of sweat.  This is a good home remedy to control excessive underarm sweating.

7. Boil the sage tea bags and soak your hands and feet in them! 

8. Eat right foods

Less complex B vitamins in the body means we cannot allow effective absorption of nutrients and proper breakdown of the toxins and waste products. So that leads to a tensed body, causing more sweat. So what foods should you eat?

• Whole grains – Whole grains are good sources of B vitamins and fiber.

• Fresh fruit – Whatever your preference is, fresh fruits should be an important part of your daily regimen. You can also try to make a fruit salad for breakfast or in between the meals.

• Vegetables – If you do not have any love for salads, vegetables are great too because they are rich in B vitamins.

• Lean Proteins – Fish, eggs, and moderate amounts of red meat are good sources of proteins. For vegetarians, there are beans. If you can, avoid consuming foods that are fried.

9. Avoid wearing nylons and polyesters.

Wear natural fibers – cotton and wool help make the skin breathe easily. They provide a lot of space around the armpits, which allows for free flow of air and evaporation.

10. Do not exercise before important events

Exercise is good for the body and is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, exercises raise the body temperature and that means more sweat. If you really need to exercise, try to keep your stress levels low to reduce excess sweating.

11. Consider iontopheresis

This is a topical skin treatment that uses electrical energy through moistened pads to coagulate the proteins present in the skin and block the sweat ducts. Home kits are available but using them is rather time consuming. Iontopheresis can be effective, especially when used in combination with other drugs.

It is always advisable to consult a doctor for problems like excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition and your doctor may prescribe strong antiperspirants and oral drugs that can completely eradicate the problem.