In some cases, excessive sweating is caused by an underlying condition such as an infection, chronic illness, anxiety disorders or a disorder that affects the hormones in the body, such as hyperthyroidism. Other factors that contribute to excessively sweating include genetics, alcoholism, and side effects to certain medications. In these cases, the sweating is usually general, rather than localized to specific areas.

In other cases, excessively sweating is a medical condition all on its own and the cause is often unknown. The hypothalamus regulates and controls sweating, however in cases of hyperhidrosis, something goes wrong between the message the brain sends to the sweat nerves and the amount of sweat produced.

Tips to prevent excessive sweating

• Wear loose fitting and light clothing that allows your skin to breathe. Cotton and linen are great, but avoid synthetic fabrics and silks whenever you can.
• Wear light colored clothing that will not absorb the heat.
• Maintain good personal hygiene to prevent body odor. This may mean showering 2-3 times a day with hot water and a good anti-bacterial soap.
• Keep a handkerchief on you at all times if facial sweating, or sweaty hands are a problem.
• Use antiperspirants, deodorants and talcum powders regularly and keep an extra bottle of these on you or at work so that you are never stuck without.
• Shave or was under your arms as the hair makes a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria that causes body odor.
• Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and replace lost fluids.
• Whenever possible, try walking barefoot or open shoes. This helps cool the entire body, and prevents sweating from the feet.
• Make sure you eat a healthy balance diet with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Foods to avoid include spicy foods, and strong smelling foods such as garlic, onion and hot peppers.

Remedies for excessive sweating

Many people are now turning to natural remedies for excessive sweating as a first step towards treating excessive sweating caused by overactive sweat glands. There are a number of natural ingredients that can help reduce sweating and treat some of the underlying causes. Nat mur. helps to reduce excessive sweating and clamminess.

Lupulus as well as Castoreum and Argentum Nitricum help to address sweating, especially when related to nervousness, panic, anxiety, or obsessive thoughts. Lastly the ingredient Syphilinum helps to control fluid levels in the body, while also helping to control body odor which commonly accompanies excessive sweating.

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