Contents:
- Medical Video: Dr. Oz Explains Sweat
- 1. Use strong antiperspirants
- 2. Avoid spicy foods
- 3. Wear thin clothes that absorb sweat
- 4. Choose loose clothes
- 5. Wear socks
- 6. Change shoes every day
- 7. Controlling stress
- 8. Stop smoking
- 9. Maintain an ideal body weight
- 10. Check with your doctor
Medical Video: Dr. Oz Explains Sweat
Are you the type to sweat very easily? You may have certain health problems such as hyperhidrosis. You can also be easily nervous and stressed so that excessive sweating often appears. Whatever the reason, excessive sweating is very disturbing and makes you not confident. Don't worry, here are ten effective ways to deal with excessive sweating.
1. Use strong antiperspirants
If you use normal deodorant, it doesn't work to prevent excessive sweating, try using deodorants containing stronger antiperspirants that are sold at pharmacies or drug stores. You can even get a special product that your doctor prescribes if you really need a deodorant whose formula is more effective.
Make sure you always carry the antiperspirant in the bag. You also should not forget to wear it before going to bed. At night your sweat production is not as much as during the day. That way, the antiperspirant will be absorbed faster by the skin and sweat glands so that the effect is more effective.
2. Avoid spicy foods
Do you like to eat spicy food? It's best to start limiting consumption of spicy foods from now that can increase the production of excessive sweating. Especially if you are nervous, stressed, or anxious.
3. Wear thin clothes that absorb sweat
Good for sleeping, traveling, or while exercising, make sure your clothes are made from materials that easily absorb sweat. For example clothes and pants from cotton. Try to choose clothes from 100% genuine cotton because of its ability to absorb sweat very well. Avoid clothing from synthetic or polyester materials that cannot absorb moisture.
4. Choose loose clothes
Tight clothing will make the body and skin difficult to "breathe". So, you should choose clothes that are right or rather loose on the body. Especially if you have to wear several layers.
5. Wear socks
Your feet can also produce excessive sweating. As a result, the feet can become unpleasant odors. To overcome excessive sweating and bad foot odor, make sure you use socks that absorb sweat if you are wearing closed shoes.
Don't forget, you can't use the same socks two days in a row. In addition, if your socks are wet with sweat, for example after exercising, immediately replace them with new ones.
6. Change shoes every day
As much as possible, don't use the same shoes for two or three days. Make sure your shoes have time to "rest" and get smooth air circulation for at least a day. That way, shoes that have been hit by sweat from your feet will not become a nest of bacteria that cause unpleasant odor.
7. Controlling stress
Stress can make you sweat more. Therefore, you must learn the techniques of controlling stress and negative emotions. For example by way of meditation, yoga, enjoying the natural atmosphere, taking a deep breath, or consult a psychology therapist.
8. Stop smoking
Smoking will force the body to work harder at removing various toxic substances such as nicotine. This will trigger the sweat glands to continue producing excessive sweating. So, quitting smoking is a way to deal with excessive sweating that is very effective.
9. Maintain an ideal body weight
People who are overweight or obese will need more energy to move and move. As a result, your body temperature will rise faster and you will sweat more. Therefore, make sure that you are easy to sweat to keep the ideal body weight.
10. Check with your doctor
If the various methods above do not manage to overcome excessive sweating, you may need treatment from a doctor such as surgery, botox, or taking special medicines that have been prescribed for you.
