5 tricks to avoid sweating too much in hot weather

Sweat? It is not only normal but also healthy, especially when our body temperature rises, as happens during a sporting activity. But sometimes, alas, sweating can be excessive and embarrassing, especially in a crowded place. The good news is that there are some tricks to put into practice to avoid sweating like the accountant Fantozzi during a bachelor vs married football match.

Put the anti-perspirant … at the right time –

An anti-perspirant is a topical substance that blocks the sweat glands. In this it is different from the deodorant, which only covers the smell of sweat. For it to work, however, the antiperspirant must be used with caution.

• It must be applied before you start sweating for it to be effective. And it is best that the skin is dry, so that it can act on the sweat ducts and prevent sweat from escaping. Here because it should never be applied to already sweaty armpits or after a shower.
• The antiperspirant it should be applied at night, as our body temperature is lower and the skin is often drier. This allows for a longer lasting effect.
• Better shaved. Shaving your armpit hair can help make the antiperspirant more effective and minimize the smell of sweating.

Avoid fatty, spicy and salty foods –

Well yes: diet also affects how much we sweat. Some foods can cause our bodies to sweat more than others. This is why, if we feel like we are sweating too much, it may be useful to reduce or eliminate from the diet:

• Spicy foods, such as hot peppers. When our body metabolizes hot or spicy foods and drinks, our heart rate can increase, this raises our body temperature and makes us sweat.
• Fatty and processed foods, such as sausages. Our body needs to work harder to process fatty foods. And this also produces an increase in our temperature.
• Very salty foods, such as potato chips. The body may try to get rid of the excess salt by sweating.
• Other foods that should be limited if we tend to sweat too much are processed foods, garlic and onions, and… ice cream.

There are some foods they contain instead nutrients capable of reducing sweating:

• Waterfall
• Foods high in calcium (such as dairy and cheese)
• Almonds
• Banana
• Vegetables and fruits with a high water content (watermelon, grapes, melon, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, peppers, eggplant, red cabbage)
• Olive oil
• Avena
• Green tea
• Sweet potatoes

Sweat: what to drink to avoid it –

It’s pure physics: drinking water helps us to cool the body and in this way reduces sweating. However, this does not apply to all drinks. Those that contain caffeine and alcohol, including beer, for example, are best avoided because they can temporarily increase the heart rate, with the usual ripple effect on the temperature that would make us sweat more.

Too much sweat? Try the sage tea –

A trick suggested for those who sweat excessively is to drink one sage tea: (just pour hot water on 1-2 teaspoons of sage leaves and leave to infuse for 10 minutes). But beware of do not drink more than 2/3 cups a day and to do so only for a limited period, bearing in mind that doctors also advise against drinking sage tea during pregnancy.

Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing –

It doesn’t take a wizard to guess it – tight clothes make us sweat more. When it is hot, better to wear breathable fabrics and things that fit wider. in this way the armpits are cooled and we prevent sweat and stains on clothes.

In conclusion –

Sweating is a natural mechanism for the body. However, if we sweat too much or without an obvious cause, it might be a good idea to see a doctor. In some cases, people who sweat too much may suffer from a disorder called hyperhidrosis, which involves profuse sweating all over the body, not just under the arms. But the good news is that it is a problem that today can be solved with the right measures.

August 10, 2021 (change August 10, 2021 | 10:30 am)

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