What Causes Sweating?

Although sweating can sometimes seem like a problem, it's really a necessity to living. Sweating is our body's way of cooling down. People have on average 2.6 million sweat glands in the skin and as you know, they can create a whole mess of sweat.

You may sweat for a variety of reasons...

* You're nervous for a job interview or a date
* You're working out in the gym, lifting weights or doing cardio exercises
* You eat spicy food
* The sun is beating on your face on a mid summer day
* the list goes on forever...you get the idea.

But sometimes what causes sweating is a condition called Hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that affects about 3% of the world population. It is what causes sweating in many people no matter the temperature or activity they are doing. I myself suffered for years with Hyperhidrosis and would sweat profusely at all times.

It's all well and good to know what causes sweating, but I'm sure you're way more interest in what will get you to stop sweating - right?

Try some of these natural treatments first...

* Drysol - This prescription deodorant will block sweat pores better than anything you can buy over the counter. Just watch out for any irritation while you're using it. This stuff is strong.
* There's something called a Sage Tea solution what you do is...
a. Buy Sage Tea from your supermarket
b. Fill a large bowl with room temperature water
c. Put the sage tea bags in the bowl and let the tea dissolve a bit.
d. soak your hands for 15 minutes in the bowl.
* Avoid Spicy Foods, Alcohol and Caffeine - your diet will play a huge part in controlling your sweating. Watch what you eat and monitor your results. The foods that trigger hyperhidrosis are a big indicator as to what causes sweating.