How to Control Excess Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) with Herbal Home Remedies
Sweating is critical to good health, because is regulates our body temperature. Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is believed to be caused by overactivity of the nerves of the sweat glands. Excessive sweating affects approximately 1% of the population and is considered to be genetic. Too much sweating can cause body odor which is produced by bacteria on the skin or the foods we eat. There are home remedies both for reducing the amount of sweat the body produces as well as the odor caused by excessive sweat.
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Stay "Cool"
The best home remedy is to stay cool. Drink lots of cool liquids. By drinking plentiful amounts of cold water, your body temperature will cool. Avoid drinks such as alcohol or caffeine, which will cause the body temperature to ris -
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Sip sage herbal tea
A common and readily available herb is a home remedy for hyperhidrosis. Recent studies have demonstrated that sage tea reduces sweating by up to 50%. Sage tea been approved for this use in Germany. It is also used in modern deodorants. One can find sage at any grocery store. -
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Natural Herbal Deodorants
There are many alternatives to chemical antiperspirants on the market. Look for antiperspirants that contain herbs like vegetable glycerin, peppermint and spearmint, eucalyptus, rosemary and antibacterial oils of cinnamon and cloves. -
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Avoid foods that induce sweat
Although diet cannot cure underarm sweating, avoiding certain foods such as garlic, curry, onion, fish and spicy foods such as Tai or Mexican cuisine may be effective in eliminating the odor of the sweat. Diabetics should avoid high sugar and fast foods with trans-fats and toxins to prevent excessive sweating. Above all, drink large amounts of water. -
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Take extra care of your body hygiene
Since bacteria is the primary cause of the smell of sweat, persons with excessive sweating must take extra care with hygiene. It is suggested that underarms be shaved more often and baths be taken more frequently. Be careful to dry the underarms, toes and groin area very thoroughly and apply talcum powder to ensure dryness, as bacteria grow rapidly in a warm and moist environment
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