If you suffer from sweaty hands and feet, you know the difficulty and embarrassment that can come along with the condition. It affects your life socially and professionally, and it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Looking at the cause of excessive sweating and some common home remedies can help you cope with the condition.
The medical term for this condition is hyperhidrosis; you know it simply as excessive sweating. In fact, over 2 percent of the population is affected with this condition. Most people will experience sweaty hands or feet or underarms at some point in their life, but to you it’s an ongoing nightmare that will not end.
Everyday you are faced with the challenge of how to avoid letting people see you sweat. It affects how you interact with other people and can limit your participation in social gatherings. When your hand is covered in sweat, there is nothing more terrifying than someone reaching for a handshake. Understandably, the last thing you want is for someone to see you sweating profusely for no apparent reason.
Now, sweating is perfectly natural and good for you. It helps your body stay cool and helps eliminate harmful toxins. Most people sweat when exposed to warm temperatures or when they are exercising. Some people sweat when they get angry or embarrassed, but your hands and feet sweat even without these things. Your overactive sweat glands can serve as a significant source of physical and emotional pain.
The exact cause of hyperhidrosis is still not fully known. Some research has found that the condition could be genetic, but more work needs to be done before a definitive decision is made. However, one thing is certain. The idea that the condition is caused by your mental or emotional state has been debunked. In fact, research has shown that your mental and emotional well-being plays the same role and has the same effect as people without the condition. Just know that the reason you may experience some social discomfort is due in large part to your excessive sweating and not the other way around.
Since there is no authoritative cause for the condition, there are many varied treatment options that are available for you to try. A popular home remedy is to soak your hands and feet in a tub of sage tea for 30 minutes before you go to bed. The properties in the tea serve as natural antiperspirants. Your socks can also help when it comes to your sweaty feet. A simple thing like changing your socks numerous times throughout the day can significantly help you manage your sweaty feet. Certain types of socks and shoes are also better able to absorb your sweat and may be worth trying. Another common home remedy worth exploring is to cut out iodine rich foods from your daily diet.
While sweaty hands and feet are a nuisance, you should relax and not let them be a reason to avoid doing things you want to do.
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