Among the causes of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the hands we can find food deficiencies linked to elements such as zinc, congestion of the lymphatic system due to the accumulation of environmental and food toxins and liver fatigue. Other causes can be related to anxiety and stress due to work or complicated personal and family situations. Other factors could relate to thyroid dysfunction, food intolerances or allergies.
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What to do if the hands are often sweaty, especially in the least opportune moments? Between causes area of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the hands we can find food deficiencies linked to elements such as zinc, congestion of the lymphatic system due to the accumulation of environmental and food toxins and liver fatigue.
Other causes can be linked to anxiety and stress due to work or complicated personal and family situations. Other factors could relate to thyroid dysfunction, food intolerances or allergies.
La excessive sweating of the hands it could be caused by an overactivity of the nervous system which regulates the sweat glands. It might be useful to consult an expert to identify the primary causes of the phenomenon. If the problem of sweaty hands persists, it is not just about the summer and it is very annoying, it is best to consult your doctor. For the milder problems here are a few natural remedies e useful tips, on which it is always good to deal with your own herbalist in case of any doubt, taking medications or the presence of particular pathologies.
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Water and bicarbonate
This remedy is considered simple but very effective. It involves filling a bowl with water at room temperature and adding some bicarbonate stirring gradually until it becomes cloudy. Take into account not to add more than 40-50 grams of bicarbonate for every 500 ml of water, otherwise it will not dissolve. Soak your hands in the baking soda and water solution for 15-20 minutes a day. After a few applications you should get the first results and you will notice that your hands will be drier.
Sage infusion
La sage has the property to alleviate the problem of excessive sweating. Contains tannic acid, a natural astringent. Fill a bowl with boiling water, add 4 or 5 sage tea bags or 2 or 3 tablespoons of dried sage. Let it cool and strain. Soak your hands for 20 minutes. If the sage tea stains your skin a little, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Apple cider vinegar
Another natural remedy to alleviate the problem of excessive sweating of the hands is represented byapple vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is described as a substance that can act to keep hands drier. In this case, the advice is to immerse your hands in a bowl with water and a few drops of apple cider vinegar every night before going to sleep until you notice improvements.
Zinc
Excessive sweating and foul smelling could be due to one zinc deficiency. In fact, zinc regulates perspiration and reduces its unpleasant odor. We can get zinc through our diet thanks to foods such as sesame seeds and sesame cream, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, cocoa and extra-dark chocolate.
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Milk thistle
Il milk thistle is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. Helps purify the liver and its use it might be useful if hand sweating is linked to environmental factors and excessive intake of industrial foods and packaged products. To keep the sweating of the hands under control, and not only, it could be useful to take herbal preparations based on milk thistle or infusions. In this regard, you can ask your trusted herbalist for more information.
Calcium and Vitamin D.
In some cases, excessive sweating of the hands could be due to deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.. To determine it you will need to contact your doctor, who will prescribe specific tests and checks. Vitamin and mineral deficiency problems are usually solved by changing your diet or taking supplements. In the case of vitamin D, it may be beneficial to spend more time in the sun.
Yoga
It can happen that your hands get sweaty depend from a condition of emotional distress, from stress excessive and anxiety situations. Sweating is controlled by the nervous system and can be altered when we are not in a really calm situation. To promote relaxation, it may be helpful to indulge in Yoga, which with constant practice allows you to find a real balance, both physically and emotionally.
Essential oils
Dermatologist Teresa Lucheroni suggests a natural remedy based on essential oils to relieve the problem of sweaty hands. The remedy refers toclary sage essential oil, mint and thyme. The advice is to choose one of the three essential oils indicated and dilute one or two drops in a teaspoon of cologne, then pour everything into the sink with warm water and immerse your hands leaving them to soak for about ten minutes.
Water and herbal teas
Especially if sweating is profuse not only in the hands, but also in the rest of the body, it will be necessary drink a lot to replenish fluids. In the same way this facilitates to our body the task of eliminating toxins. The experts advise to drink plenty of water and diuretic herbal teas, such as horsetail or birch based.
Cool off
In some cases, sweating of the hands can occur due to an asudden rise in body temperature, that may be due to the environment in which one finds oneself - think for example of a very heated closed place - or to the hiring of very hot drinks, including tea and coffee still almost piping hot. In these cases, try to refresh your hands under tap water and dry them with a soft cloth and try to avoid very hot drinks, replacing them with something cool.
Marta Albè
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