Hyperhidrosis is the term used to describe sweating, uncomfortable condition seen in about 3% of the world population. People affected face embarrassing situations because of anxiety and sweating and can cause low self-esteem, lack of socialization or even job loss.

The areas affected by hyperhidrosis are prone armpit, feet, hands, upper lip area and between legs. In some cases, the sweat is found only on certain parts of the body such as the head or hands, while others sweating throughout the body surface.

The good news is that there are now many treatments for this problem, but you should be aware that excessive sweating can be in most cases a symptom of a hidden disease such as infection, anxiety or hyperthyroidism, and not a disease itself.

Cause of hyperhidrosis is quite complex. Scientists believe that sweating occurs due to a disruption of information between hormones and the hypothalamus, the brain center that controls the nerves responsible for sweat gland activity.

Proper diet can prevent excessive sweating

Like many other diseases, diet plays a very important role. If you sweat more than normal, it’s good to know that you should avoid complex carbohydrates, opting instead for high-fiber cereals, milk consumption should be as low in fat and the amount of salt and spices have drastically limited .

It is also important to eat foods rich in calcium, to avoid those with strong odor, like onions or garlic because it can give an unpleasant smell and sweat and drink plenty of fluids, preferably water, minimum 8 glasses per day for the balance of the body fluid and to maintain constant body temperature.

Remember that certain substances such as caffeine, guarana and certain compounds in tea, and taking antidepressant medications to treat the thyroid or colds can stimulate sweat production.

Natural remedies are also worthy of support especially in the treatment of hyperhidrosis, because through their actions can help the nervous system to properly rac?ioneaze and the amount of sweat is diminished. In fact, aid in kind are successfully used in traditional medicine for thousands of years.

Here are some of them:

Alum deodorant stone – natural crystal mined this Asian is highly effective against perspiration and odor and, above all, do not cover the smell but prevents the growth of bacteria responsible for its occurrence. It has the fragrance composition is 100% natural and applied to problem areas lightly moistened stone beforehand. Such products can be found in any store natural, affordable and have many advantages: they can be used over a long period of time, does not stain clothes can be used on sensitive skin and soothes irritated skin burns caused by prolonged exposure to sun.

Talcum powder or baking soda – applied to problem areas even after you come out of the shower and refreshing effect, even if not prevent perspiration, neutralizes the acids that give odor.

Apple cider vinegar – can be applied locally before going to bed or be drunk, but is further sweetened with honey because it has a very pleasant taste. It has astringent and regular use for several days can significantly reduce the amount of sweat.

Daily Drink sage tea with chamomile – in 2-3 weeks results will support the people who have tried this workaround. Mix one teaspoon of dried or fresh sage and half a teaspoon of chamomile petals and add contents into a pot with 200 ml of boiling water. Cover the container and leave for 10-15 minutes, then add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten tea results.
Great care, however, saved, not consumed for a period longer than one month since it causes mesntre abundant or excessive bleeding after a minor injury.

Magnesium – often hyperhidrosis is caused by deficiency of magnesium, a mineral essential to the entire body. According to some studies, administration of 400 milligrams of magnesium daily can help better control excessive sweating in just a week, so consult your doctor for proper prescription supplements or foods rich in magnesium (green and colored vegetables, fruits , grains, nuts, milk, fish, soybean, etc.).

Tincture of Burdock – Burdock is a plant with strong astringent and helps to purify the blood and body fluids. It can be consumed as a tea, which is still quite bitter and has a slightly laxative effect, or the tincture applied to areas affected by hyperhidrosis.

Other tricks to control perspiration are daily showers gels or soaps without fragrance with antibacterial role, cotton clothing and avoid synthetic materials and temperatures inappropriate footwear that breathable skin, avoiding stress and using antiperspirants based of aluminum chloride, which blocks the sweat.
Regarding the smell of sweat, the famous Dr. Oz recommends eating grass dog twitch or as it is called in the traditional way. This plant, ie they contained chlorophyll helps destroy bacteria and microbes that cause odor of perspiration.