How To Prevent Excessive Underarm Sweating
Excessive underarm sweating, medically known as axillary hyperhidrosis is a very annoying and embarrassing health condition characterized by abnormally heavy armpit sweating, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. A problem that can affect both men and women equally, excessive underarm sweating often occurs among people in their adolescence and can continue to be a problem for many years, if left untreated. At present, an estimated 3% of the world population is known to be suffering from excessive underarm sweating. Fortunately, excessive underarm sweating is a treatable condition and that there are many remedies and treatments readily available to help prevent excessive underarm sweating. For individuals suffering from axillary hyperhidrosis, a commonly used remedy is the anti-perspirant. These anti-perspirants often contain an aluminium based chemical formulation such as aluminium chloride that can help block the overactive underarm sweat glands, preventing sweat from surfacing out. Some popular brands that has been reported to be able to control light to mild underarm sweating include Drysol, Maxim and Certain Dri. On the other hand, if you are suffering from excessive underarm sweating that cannot be controlled by antiperspirants, a doctor would recommend oral medications, iontophoresis, Botox ® or surgery as the next best treatment solutions to help you stop the heavy sweating. Yet for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on medical treatments, making some simple lifestyle changes can go a long way in taming those overactive armpit sweat glands. Some of these lifestyle changes can be:
- Drinking more water and having lots of fresh fruits which have a detoxification and cooling effect on the body.
- Avoiding eating spicy and greasy foods can cause sweating and body odor.
- Dont smoke or drink caffinated drinks.
- Maintain good personal hygiene by taking a shower daily to keep body odor at bay
- Scrubbing well when taking a shower.
- Wearing clothes made of 100% natural fiber such as cotton, silk and/or wool.
- Practicing mediation, self hypnosis so the body and mind remain stress-free.
