Tips To Deal With Uncontrollable Sweating
Some people naturally sweat more than others, but if you’ve got uncontrollable sweating, without any obvious cause, then you need to consider that you may have hyperhidrosis. Before going to see a doctor, consider the following tips, and see if they help you to decrease the amount you sweat…
Is it what you’re eating and drinking?
It’s a fact that certain foods can boost sweat production… because they stimulate the nerous system such as caffeine, alcohol and spices. If you drink lots of fizzy drinks, check to see if they contain caffeine. You may be surprised to see that lots of common fizzy drinks (carbonated drinks) contain large amounts of caffeine which is added as a stimulant. When it first came out, Coca Cola contained cocaine and caffeine as stimulants, but the cocaine has since been removed! Did you know that cocaine came from the coca leaf, and caffeine from the kola nut, giving the product the name “coca kola”… which was changed to Coca Cola for marketing reasons? So, there may be reasons for your uncontrollable sweating hidden in the foods you eat, and beverages you drink. Try to cut back on consuming food or drinks containing caffeine, alcohol and spices because they all activate the sweat mechanism. Of course, hot drinks and hot foods will activate the natural sweat mechanism too, so try to limit the amount of hot food and especially hot drinks you have each day.
Is it what you’re wearing?
Check your clothing labels! Products that are made from non-natural fibres can cause heat to get trapped between your skin and your clothing, which leads to uncontrollable sweating. Try to wear clothes that help your skin to breathe such as cotton fabrics. White colored cotton will also help to disguise any sweating that does occur.
Is it how you’re feeling?
The more you worry about sweating, the more you sweat… and the more you worry about it. Pretty soon you’re in a nasty feeback loop which results in uncontrollable sweating! If you can try to relax and remain calm, you’ll help to moderate one of the main causes of sweating, and you’ll avoid the nasty feedback loop! Try to do breathing exercises and mentally picture yourself somewhere relaxing at the first signs of stress so that you maintain your calmness and prevent sweating from starting. Of course, you’ll get better at this with practise, so don’t stress because the de-stressing isn’t working!
Is it where you are?
People often ignore their immediate environment as a potential cause of sweating, but we naturally sweat more in hot, humid environments. If you think this may be a problem for you, see if you can’t get a portable air conditioner installed where you spend most of your time.
Is it all of the above?
It’s easy to overlook the cumulative effect that small lifestyle changes can have, but imagine a man wearing a man-made suit in a warm office building while making a stressful business decision and drinking a Coke after two cups of coffee. That man could be sweating uncontrollably and wondering if he has a medical problem, while the reasons are immediately obvious, if you know where to look.
If you’ve already considered these factors, it’s time to consider using anti-perspirants, especially strong anti-perspirants available from your physician or pharmacist. Other possible solutions to uncontrollable sweating are iontophoresis and botox injections.
We advise that, before getting surgery or taking any medication, anyone thinking about getting treatment for uncontrollable sweating should consider natural treatments and remedies first. We recommend the ebook, “Stop Sweating and Start Living” by Mike Ramsay as a introduction to hyperhidrosis and what you can do to control your sweating naturally and cheaply.