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		<title>Why Do I Sweat So Much?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a question that I’ve asked myself many, many times. Well used to....when I was a teenager and in my early twenties I was plagued with the embarrassment of excessive sweating and spent hours researching causes and solutions to my problem.

I discovered that sweating is a natural bodily function that is essential to life. However, for some people, including myself excessive sweating is an embarrassing problem that affects them to the point of mental distress. I didn’t realise that so many people were affected and it was comforting to know that I wasn’t alone.]]></description>
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<p>This is a question that I’ve asked myself many, many times. Well used to&#8230;.when I was a teenager and in my early twenties I was plagued with the embarrassment of excessive sweating and spent hours researching causes and solutions to my problem.</p>
<p>I discovered that sweating is a natural bodily function that is essential to life. However, for some people, including myself excessive sweating is an embarrassing problem that affects them to the point of mental distress. I didn’t realise that so many people were affected and it was comforting to know that I wasn’t alone.</p>
<p>Sweating too much is classified as a medical condition that causes an abnormal amount of sweat to be excreted in excess to that required of normal body regulation and is named <a class="zem_slink" title="Hyperhidrosis" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis">hyperhidrosis</a>. Although this medical condition is not fatal, it can be really embarrassing and mainly comes in the form of sweaty palms, underarm sweat or facial sweating.</p>
<p>Sweating in the face is the most obvious of all and was the one thing that I really needed to stop. It caused me nervousness and distress with drips coming down my forehead and onto my face, and the more nervous I got, the worse it became! As I continued to research, I found out that sweating is your body’s temperature control function. The sweat glands produce perspiration which is brought to your skin’s surface when your temperature goes up. It is your body’s way of getting rid of excess heat which is produced by metabolism or working muscles and the amount of sweat produced depends on the state of your emotions and physical activity which means that if we are exercising or working physically hard, we of course expect to sweat, just as when you’re about to do a presentation or interview, you are likely to be sweating bucket loads.</p>
<p>It was after months of research and testing different products and solutions that I finally stumbled upon <a title="Stop Sweating and Start Living" href="http://ea2438wkjf9-z-4p2cmkdmu87m.hop.clickbank.net/&quot; target=&quot;_top" target="_blank">“Stop Sweating and Start Living”</a> by Mike Ramsey. If you are to try one product that will help solve your problem then I recommend this one, as it really did change my life and boost my self confidence. <a title="Stop Sweating and Start Living" href="http://ea2438wkjf9-z-4p2cmkdmu87m.hop.clickbank.net/&quot; target=&quot;_top" target="_blank">Check it out here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Excessive Sweating &#8211; Why do I Sweat so Much?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That’s the exact question I used to ask myself over and over. Whether it was lying in bed at night, down the gym, or just in work during the day. There seemed to be no solution, and it seemed to be only me that was suffering.</p>
<p>In fact, excessive sweating is a common abnormality among many people, all around the world. It is the moisture given off by the skin from activity of the sweat glands. The characteristic odour of sweat is caused by the breakdown, or decomposition, of the sweat by bacteria. Sweat is regulated by the Sympathetic Nervous System, which controls about five million sweat glands in a body. About half of those glands are located in the hands. Sweat is not only normal and natural, it is indeed necessary. Its main function is to cool our body when it gets heated up through physical exertion, emotional stress or other physiological stimuli</p>
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<p>The amount of sweat produced depends on our state of emotions and physical activity which means that if we are exercising or working physically hard, we of course expect to sweat. Unwanted or excessive sweating is a condition known as hyperhidrosis  and is most often a result of over anxiety and stress. This is when the body seems to sweat uncontrollably in situations where most people seem to remain dry. This how I felt for years until I finally managed to treat my condition. Everyone used to tell me, if you get anxious or stressed out the just take a moment to chill out. It didn’t help!</p>
<p>Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, axillae, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of the body may be affected. Hyperhidrosis, however, is not an uncommon problem, especially at a low level of severity. If you have it, you are not alone. There are many hyperhidrosis treatments on the market, however I found that <a href="http://ea2438wkjf9-z-4p2cmkdmu87m.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top"> S</a><a href="http://ea2438wkjf9-z-4p2cmkdmu87m.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">top Sweating, Start Living </a>was the one that really acted fast and helped me regain my confidence. Check it out <a href="http://ea2438wkjf9-z-4p2cmkdmu87m.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top"> here </a>to stop sweating today.</p>
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		<title>Suffer from Sweaty Palms?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is a condition that affects millions of people. Many of these people suffer in silence. Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is regulated by our sympathetic nervous system. Our nervous system increases the blood flow to our skin cells and causes more sweating while you are doing physical activity.</p>
<p>Hyperhidrosis affects between 1 and 2 percent of the population and is mostly inherited. Hyperhidrosis is the condition of too much sweating, and this can be extremely embarrassing. If you suffer from excessive sweating then you know what it’s like to be in the middle of an important business engagement while your hands and body are covered with sweat.</p>
<p>One of the most common symptons of excessive sweating is <a class="zem_slink" title="Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmoplantar_hyperhidrosis">Palmoplantar</a> (sweating of the hands and feet) hyperhidrosis, which is most common in men. It is mostly intermittent and majored by stress. Palmer Hyperhydrosis is also known as excessive sweating of the palms.</p>
<p>Underarm problems tend to start in late adolescence, while palm and sole sweating often begins earlier, around the age 13 (on the average). Untreated, these problems may continue throughout life. It can be severely embarrassing when shaking hands with people and can cause stress and anxiety if not treated.</p>
<p>There are many methods of treatment on the market and I would recommend seeking medical advice, however, if you are looking for an inexpensive method that acts fast, then check out <a href="http://2bc30529q9zwx12j80dqbeq6qb.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">Cure My Sweaty Palms</a> by Andy Goodman. He’s a great guy and has helped many people solve their problem of sweaty palms.</p>
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		<title>What are Antiperspirants?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural sweating will mostly occur as a way for your body to cool down. By releasing extra water from your body, it is able to maintain a natural temperature and can release any extra energy that is causing a rise in heat. Naturally when one is anxious, he tends to sweat more. Certain food and drinks, nicotine, caffeine or its smell, could also trigger hyperhidrosis.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Natural sweating will mostly occur as a way for your body to cool down. By releasing extra water from your body, it is able to maintain a natural temperature and can release any extra energy that is causing a rise in heat. Naturally when one is anxious, he tends to sweat more. Certain food and drinks, nicotine, caffeine or its smell, could also trigger <a class="zem_slink" title="Hyperhidrosis" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis">hyperhidrosis</a>.</p>
<p>Medications may work for slight cases of hyperhidrosis but may not be as effective for others, making the success rate very limited. Aside from this, medications for hyperhidrosis also have several bothersome side effects such as dry mouth and dizziness. Medical science today can stop excessive sweating of some parts of the body. Despite the effect on excessive sweating, you can still be assured that it is non-life-threatening.</p>
<p> Antiperspirants are commonly used to combat excessive sweating, and are one of the most effective methods although they can only really be used for underarm sweating problems. In most cases this is just a temporary solution for underarm excessive sweating, but it is also helpful to prevent embarrassing social situations like having wet armpits during social functions. Antiperspirants that have a high concentration of Aluminium chloride work the best and they gum up the sweat glands to prevent them working properly. You can select antiperspirants based on their levels of Aluminium chloride concentration.</p>
<p>Antiperspirants can however cause irritation or even contact dermatitis, in form of a red, swollen, and itchy skin. In fact, antiperspirants are the cosmetic product most associated with skin irritation, but deodorants, especially herbal or crystal deodorants, may be less irritating for most people. Antiperspirants generally work best for mild to moderate cases. For people whose hyperhidrosis is triggered by stress, oral medications for anxiety and depression they can also be considered.</p>
<p> For a natural method of treating excessive sweating, check out <a title="Stop Sweating and Start Living" href="http://ea2438wkjf9-z-4p2cmkdmu87m.hop.clickbank.net/&quot; target=&quot;_top" target="_blank">Stop Sweating and Start Living.</a></p>
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		<title>What is Perspiration?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perspiration is the moisture given off by the skin from activity of the sweat glands. The characteristic odour of sweat is caused by the breakdown, or decomposition, of the sweat by bacteria. Perspiration is regulated by the Sympathetic Nervous System, which controls about five million sweat glands in a body. About half of those glands [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perspiration is the moisture given off by the skin from activity of the sweat glands. The characteristic odour of sweat is caused by the breakdown, or decomposition, of the sweat by bacteria. Perspiration is regulated by the Sympathetic Nervous System, which controls about five million sweat glands in a body. About half of those glands are located in the hands.</p>
<p>Perspiration or sweating is basically a physiological function. That is a lot similar to other functions such as digestion or breathing or any other functions that are taken on by the body. Perspiration in the body can be stepped up by consuming certain foods. Spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol are acknowledged to lead to increased sweating.</p>
<p>Controlling the amount of sweat that your glands involuntary produce can be made possible through simple relaxation technique and taking herbal medicines. Being relaxed can put you away from all negative elements around you such as stress, which is also a contributor of facial hyperhidrosis.</p>
<p><a title="Stop Sweating and Start Living" href="http://ea2438wkjf9-z-4p2cmkdmu87m.hop.clickbank.net/&quot; target=&quot;_top" target="_blank">Stop Sweating and Start Living</a>, is an ebook that gives you greater tips on eliminating excessive sweating in two weeks or less, through a simple and proven method and its too effective to follow. Mike Ramsey the author of this ebook shows you an effective, idiot proof system for underarm, hand, face, foot and overall sweating.</p>
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		<title>An Introduction to Sweat and Sweating</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sweating is the body’s natural defence, which maintains body temperature. Sweat normally contains water, and very small amounts of salt, urea, sugar and ammonia. By sweating body cools itself of the heat that may get generated because of outside temperature, physical work, and emotional stress.]]></description>
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<p><a class="zem_slink" title="Perspiration" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspiration">Sweating</a> is the body’s natural defence, which maintains <a class="zem_slink" title="Normal human body temperature" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_human_body_temperature">body temperature</a>. Sweat normally contains <a class="zem_slink" title="Water" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water">water</a>, and very small amounts of salt, urea, sugar and ammonia. By sweating body cools itself of the heat that may get generated because of outside temperature, physical work, and <a class="zem_slink" title="Stress (biological)" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_%28biological%29">emotional stress</a>.</p>
<p>Different Types of Sweat- There are two different types of sweat glands in our bodies &#8211; <a class="zem_slink" title="Eccrine sweat glands" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eccrine_sweat_glands">eccrine sweat glands</a> and apocrine sweat glands. Eccrine glands are distributed all over the body. Apocrine sweat glands however, are located on the scalp, armpits and the <a class="zem_slink" title="Sex organ" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_organ">genital area</a> and tend not to produce much fluid. Sweat is generally odourless. Most of the times, it is the bacterial disintegration of sweat of both the types that produces odour.</p>
<p>Over and Under Sweating- some of us may suffer from over sweating (<a class="zem_slink" title="Hyperhidrosis" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis">hyperhidrosis</a>) or very less or no sweating (<a class="zem_slink" title="Anhidrosis" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anhidrosis">anhidrosis</a>). Very low sweating may be life threatening, while over sweating may sometimes be caused by some severe body problems.</p>
<p>To avoid odour due to sweating, the best method is to keep <a class="zem_slink" title="Skin" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin">skin</a> dry. Good hygiene will not allow <a class="zem_slink" title="Bacteria" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteria">bacteria</a> to develop and multiply. Change of clothes after sweating is another method, because clothes carry sweat and can cause odour. If you have excessive sweat or are getting troubled by sweat, please consult your doctor who may suggest different methods that may include use of antiperspirants, botox injection, Iontophoresis and in rare cases surgery.</p>
<p>Please remember that this post, and all subsequent posts are only for informative purposes and not intended to be medical advice. The information contained in this blog is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please follow any tips given only after consulting your doctor.</p>
<p>There are many different products and solutions to excessive sweating on the market and I’ll give you my views and opinions on everything that I’ve tried and the pros and cons.</p>
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