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Heat wave: What can be done against heavy sweating

The high temperatures of the past few days caused many to sweat more than usual. Excessive sweating is not necessarily related to heat alone. Some people tend to prefer more sweat production. A few simple tips can help against heavy sweating and unpleasant sweat smell.

A completely natural process

Sweating is a natural process that fulfills various functions. During sweating, excess heat is released and the temperature is regulated. Sweat has a sense of smell but also a signal effect. For example, an international research team has found in a study that sweat odor due to certain chemical substances can make other people happy. But most people would rather share the opinion that sweat smells unpleasant.

With the high temperatures of the last few days, it is not uncommon to sweat a lot. Some tips can help to reduce sweat production and stop unpleasant sweat smell. (Image: andriano_cz / fotolia.com)

Various causes of sweating

Most human sweat glands are located on palms, soles and armpits, which explains why many people complain of sweaty feet or wet hands.

Even with stress, nervousness, stage fright or anxiety we start to sweat.

In addition, hormonal factors, eating habits or illnesses influence sweating.

For example, diabetes, heart problems, thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism are among the most common causes of heavy sweating.

Sweating at night, among other things, can be an early symptom of some tumors. Night sweats occur mainly in lymph node cancer and leukemia.

Obesity is also a common cause of heavy sweating.

Airy clothes and open sandals

Human sweat consists of 99 percent water. There are also mineral salts, urea, fatty acids and glucose. Fresh sweat is odorless. The unpleasant body odor arises only when sweat is decomposed by bacteria on the skin.

If not a disease of excessive sweating is the cause, there are many things you can do to get rid of the annoying stench. For example, overweight weight loss can help to less sweat.

Especially in the heat should be worn as light and airy clothes. This avoids heat accumulation and ensures that the body cools faster.

Anyone who suffers from sweaty feet in summer should pay attention to good ventilation, hygiene and the right footwear.

Those who walk completely barefoot in the summer months have the least problems. Even open shoes such as sandals offer significant advantages due to the good ventilation.

Sweat formation can also be reduced by using deodorants. By the contained antibacterial substances, the multiplication of the bacteria is restricted so that the undesirable odor is minimized.

Experts recommend that deodorants should always be applied to clean skin. However, some experts also advise against the use of such aids, since deodorant users can sweat significantly more on other parts of the body.

As an alternative, essential oils can be offered. For example, tea tree oil can stop unpleasant odors because it is antiseptic and antiviral.

It depends on the right nutrition

Even through proper nutrition you can meet the problem. On odor-promoting foods such as onions or garlic should be waived according to experts.

Also to be avoided are coffee, alcohol, nicotine, spicy and indigestible foods.

Relaxation exercises for stress relief such as yoga or progressive muscle relaxation are recommended.

Sage tea helps to reduce sweat production from the inside. Sage is antiperspirant and narrows the sweat glands.

Wheatgrass is also considered a natural sweat stopper. As a result, acids and toxins are flushed out of the body, causing severe sweating.

This detoxifies the body, reduces unpleasant body odors and reduces excessive sweating.

Apple cider vinegar is also recommended. It brings the pH of the skin and the body back into balance and combats sweat-causing bacteria.

However, you can not completely prevent perspiration. Basically, to treat unpleasant body odor with sufficient hygiene and not easy to cover with fragrances. (Ad)