excessive sweating in women

In this a blog post I just wanted to discuss the differences between excessive sweating in men and excessive sweating in women and indeed if there are any differences and if there are what they are. What things in particular do women suffer that men do not when it comes to excessive sweating.

Everybody knows that a little bit of sweat is normal on a hot day but when you sweat everyday or at times when it would be deemed not normal to be sweating then there may be a problem.

So we sweat, men and women, when we get hot. Whether that be through hot weather, exercise or stress and anxiety. The brain will send an overheat message to the nerves and on to over 2 million sweat glands that are found under the skin.  There are two types of sweat glands. eccrine, the glands that regulate body temperature and apocrine which release pheromones. Sweat will secrete through the skin and then evaporate which cools the skin.

So what is sweat, well basically its made up of water and salt electrolytes. The release of sweat can actually cleanse the and moisturize the skin and get rid of toxins. By itself sweat has no smell, its when it comes in to contact with certain bacteria found on the skin that a smell becomes apparent.

excessive sweating in women

One of the main reasons excessive sweating in women is deemed worse than in a man is its social acceptability.  The perception is It is more socially acceptable for men  to sweat. Although if you ask men that suffer from excessive sweating they may not see it the same way. But nobody expects to see a lady sweat, and this is the reason women are often very embarrassed to be sweating, or show signs of sweating, especially if its uncontrollable or excessive. The fact of the matter is women do suffer from excessive sweating and sometimes more aggressively than men.

So what causes excessive sweating in women. Well a lot of the reasons can be the same as for men but there are some other reasons to be aware of. Excessive sweating in women can be a sign of early pregnancy. Hormonal changes occur rapidly in pregnancy and that be enough to cause excessive sweating. If you think that could be a reason seek a medical test with your doctor.

Another reason for excessive sweating in women could be due to the onset of the menopause. Hot flashes sometimes confused with excessive sweating could be a sign of the nearing the end of reproductive years. The disruption of the usual function of the vascular motor system causing intense heat and perspiration. Again you will know if this could be a possibility or whether to rule it out straight away.

So what could be the other causes. Well excessive sweating could be a sign of another underlying disease or a thyroid problem. The thyroid is located in the neck and produces hormones in response to signals in the brain. A simple blood test can be arranged by your doctor to check your thyroid function. Sweating can also be an early sign of heart disease especially if associated with shortness of breath, chest pain or a sudden or unexplained  lack of energy. I’m not trying to scare you here but excessive sweating can be sign of something more serious and some things really need to be checked out.

Things to ask yourself. Are you frequently stressed, are you taking prescription drugs, or recreational drugs. Do you drink lots of caffeine and or alcohol. Are you looking after your body. Do you exercise and take regular high quality women’s nutritional supplement as well as a good diet of fresh fruit and vegetables.

These are all things that can easily be answered in the quest to find out why you may be sweating. Nobody is saying you need to be a saint but you really need to look after your body to help control sweating. Try to limit caffeine and alcohol as far as possible and drink plenty of fresh water. Eat a well balanced diet containing as much fresh vegetables and fruit as you can. Avoid processed foods and refined sugars. These things are a good platform to build upon. I think there is little point in spending a lot of money on expensive sweating treatments if you have been neglecting the basics.

So what can women do to help with their excessive sweating. Well the options open are the same as for men and it starts with a good deodorant or antiperspirant. Deodorants are scented and can be used to mask smell where as antiperspirants work by blocking the release of sweat from the sweat glands. Deodorants and antiperspirants can be brought over the counter or stronger strength prescription types can obtained from a doctor. These clinical strength varieties have aluminum  chloride as an active ingredient. You must be careful of the levels as it has been known to cause skin irritation and itching.

Botox injections are another solution to excess sweat. This is consider a mildly invasive treatment but careful thought should be taken. Botox will temporarily stop sweating from the area that receives the injection. They can last up to six months, but you will need to undertake regular sessions to build up levels and to maintain the sweat free look

The most invasive treatment is full blown surgery to remove sweat glands in the area affected by the sweating. This should not be taken lightly.

excessive sweating in women

If your a women that is worried about excessive sweating or have a story to share then please do not hesitate to contact me. You can do so privately via the contact form on the website or if your happy to do so via the comment section of this post.  By sharing information between us hopefully we can provide answers help and support to others.

Natural Remedies For Excessive Sweating

Lots of people suffer from excessive sweating and if your reading this then I’m sure your a sufferer too or know someone close to you that is. My husband suffers  and it was really important for me to find to find him natural remedies for excessive sweating.

I have been adding things to this blog for quite a while now and one of the things I have found out is that not everyones sweating problem is the same or has the same effects on them. People sweat to varying degrees and deal with it in many different ways. I have spoken about lots of different treatments for excessive sweating from invasive surgical treatments to deodorants and antiperspirants. but I really think the foundation to any treatment starts with the basics and these are probably the easiest to try.

Natural remedies for excessive sweating are easily found in local supermarkets or shops and many households have them. OK where to start. ‘Herbs‘. Ancient chinese cultures having been using herbs to treat all sorts of conditions for thousands of years. They sometimes blend many different herbs together to build a strong potion. One thing I would say is try to stick to fresh herbs if possible, its a good bet your local health food store or pharmacy has blended herbs in capsules but these you will pay through the nose for and not get as much benefit as the fresh variety.

Try to think of your herb intake as you would fruit or vegetables. You know they are good for you and you try to eat them regularly. You wouldn’t eat a couple of portions of fruit a month and think you were getting any benefit, its all about a lifestyle change that will slowly bring great and long lasting results. Natural remedies for excessive sweating will work but only if built upon solid foundations. Try to eat healthily in general, avoid as much refined sugar as possible, stay away from to much processed food. Limit your caffeine and alcohol. I’m not saying turn in to a saint but treat your body as well as you can and you really will be amazed at the difference it can make.

So where do we start with natural remedies for excessive sweating?

SAGE.

sage - natural remedies for excessive sweating

Amongst the sweating/hyperhidrosis people that are in the know sage is a miracle cure. OK not quite a miracle but sufferers of excessive sweating really have had great results with sage, my husband included. Lets get real one cup of sage tea wont see the end of your sweating but include sage regularly into your diet by either eating it or drinking it and it will build up in your system and work for you. Also you can get sage leaf capsules but i would try and get dried leaves or fresh sage.

Sage is very versatile and as i said can be eaten or drunk. It actually tastes really good and can be put into virtually any recipe. Another great way to take it is to make a drink with lemon, honey and sage, great Tasting. Basically you add boiling water to some dried sage let it sit a couple of minutes,  then drain and mix in the lemon and honey to taste. I would recommend having a small cup in the morning and may be one at night.

I have heard of another way to use sage and that is to simply apply directly to the skin. A way you can do this easily is to use the sage removed from your tea, once cooled apply to the skin in the areas effective by sweating. My husband never really tried this, to be honest i think he thought the tea was bad enough but again I have heard about good results and hey why not, if you have made the tea already why not get a double boost with the sage. If your suffering bad enough I think its worth trying everything and give it a real good go. Just try to make it part of your normal routine.

So what other things should you be looking at for natural remedies for excessive sweating?

natural remedies for excessive sweating - Sage

Apple Cider Vinegar

organic apple cider vinegar - natural remedies for excessive sweating

I would say that apple cider vinegar is a very good supplement to take whether or not you suffer from excessive sweating. Apple cider vinegar helps to regulate cholesterol and gives the metabolism a boost but i have heard from many sources that it can help with excessive sweating. I would try to find apple cider vinegar in liquid form like in the picture, this will be absorbed much easier than a tablet or capsule. There are a few different types and you need to be careful you get the  Apples cider vinegar that is the low acidic version as some do have high acid content and can upset your stomach. As with the sage just try to add it in to your routine give it time and see how it works for you.

Some people have found extra benefit with apple cider vinegar when mixed with raw organic honey. 2 teaspoons of the vinegar along with 2 teaspoons of honey mix with a glass of water 3 times a day on an empty stomach will do the trick. make sure you use the thick honey and not the syrup type from supermarkets. This is crucial for you to get any benefit from it.

Apple Cider Vinegar Tablets - natural remedies for excessive sweating

Charcoal

Charcoal - natural remedies for excessive sweating

Charcoal is something that can be taken that will help with excessive sweating and body odor. Give it a few days to get in to your system. You will have to experiment with the time of day you take it and the dose. You can get charcoal in a powder from which you mix with water, I’ll be honest I have tried it and it doesn’t taste very good but it is supposed to be a good general detox substance. When my husband took it he noticed a reduction in sweat almost straight away (well within a day or so). he took it once a day at lunch time as he found it difficult to take first thing in the morning or last thing at night.

charcoal tablets - natural remedies for excessive sweating

Magnesium

Magnesium Citrate - natural remedies for excessive sweating

Magnesium is another mineral that has been linked to excessive sweating reduction, someone who is deficient of magnesium should take supplements in capsule form I would say 200 – 300 mgs of magnesium citrate would be enough but i do know people that have taken up to 500 mgs daily. I have spoken to people who have taken this alone and have drastically reduced their sweating. One word of warning magnesium can have a laxative effect so always start with a low dose and build up.

Magnesium has other effects on the body and has been known to calm the nerves and lift the feeling of depression.

Another thing to say about mineral supplementation is that the body needs sufficient vitamin D to absorb the minerals now you can get this from good old sunshine or through a vitamin D supplement.

OK so there are 4 natural remedies for excessive sweating. Sage. Apple cider Vinegar, Charcoal and Magnesium.

What i would say about natural remedies for excessive sweating is give them a try,  some may work for you some may not but you can use any combination you want or even use all four at the same time. Find the dose that works for you and give it time to get in to your system and start working. Once sweating has reduced or stopped then move on to a maintenance phase with slowly reduced doses.

I know of at least 3 other good natural remedies for excessive sweating but I’m getting a little tired so I’ll share those with you in another post.

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Sweating is a way employed by our body to cool itself. Typical sweating is positive for health too. If you do not perspire, then this could lead to another medical risks. In case you sweat too much, it would result in ethnical and marital issues.

Many people suffer because sweating puts them in many difficulties on the working places or throughout a public speaking, relationship etc. Sweating is produced in palms, bottoms as well as underarms. The folks who are affected by hyperhidrosis are ashamed to sit close to another person, shaking hands with another person etc. It has effects on both personal and work life.

To cut back abnormal hyperhidrosis, it is possible to utilise medical remedies. Most of the people make use of antiperspirants to cut back sweating. Most of these antiperspirants comprise aluminum salts, that stop the salty water within the ducts. The main disadvantage of antiperspirants is that they result in dangerous irritations on the epidermis once applied and cause dermatitis.

One more way to cease sweating is the iontophoresis cure, done by doctors. This process is performed by passing a small current of electrical power in the sweating spot, with help of an electronic device. This remedy isn’t going to produce any ache, yet the effect produced will be identical to antiperspirants technique.

The final approach to get rid of perspiration is performing a surgical procedures. The removal of the sweat glands from the specific area where you have issues or by cutting the nerves that carry messages from the nervous system to the sweat glands. This can lead to no sweating at all, that is definitely not good for our wellbeing. To avoid sweating completely using healthy procedures, visit the website below for more information. sweaty hands.

I hope this post will help you to figure out what are the most common strategies to get rid of abnormal perspiring as well as which alternate options are there. I wish you all the best on your path to healthy armpits.

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Is there a cream or /anything/ I could get to cure this problem?

Thanks for any answer.

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In gym i always seem to sweat and it gets to me and ppl start to talk about me. i just want to know how to stop sweating so much. can u help me please/

It is normal to sweat when you excersie. you can’t stop it

Why am I sweating so much?

Why am i sweating so much is a question i get asked all the time. The answer is never normally a straight forward one and the amount you sweat and the resons behind it are often varied.  below is an snippet from an email I received.

I seem to sweat all the time and it’s not just when I’m at the gym, but also if I’m sitting at my desk or walking at normal pace. I’ve tried different deodrants but nothing seems to work and it’s really embarrassing trying to constantly hide my wet patches. What can i do?

Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is more common than people think.  Normal sweating is the body’s way of regulating temperature, but some people are born with more sweat glands than others, and if the part of the nervous system that triggers the sweat glands is also very active, obvious and visible perspiration becomes a problem. Anxiety, Stress and physical load on the body can all contribute to excess sweat and help to answer the question why am I Sweating so much

Start by using a specially formulated antiperspirant such as Driclor or Anhydrol Forte, containing aluminium chloride 10 per cent solution, available from your GP. You could also consider Botox injections into the armpit, which will paralyse the nerves stimulating the sweat glands. If all else fails, there’s an operatino called endoscopic transthoracic sympathectomy, which permanently cuts the nerves, reducing sweating significantl. This is a fairly serious operation, however, so speak to your Doctor.

If you would prefer to use more natural remedies then take a look at the post article I wrote call Natural Remedies For Excessive Sweating

So is men’s deodorant stronger than women’s?
Good question and one i’ll try to answer. I do get asked this question a lot and many women wanting to know if I’m sweating a lot is men’s deodorant stronger than women’s. Well to be honest with you it all depends on what sort of deodorants your talking about. There are a number of high strength antiperspirant deodorants aimed directly at men. but these tend to have very masculine and musty scents. What I have found with antiperspirants is its good to swap and change around, the body is very good at getting used to certain products to the point where they become ineffective.  So a change is a good idea, if looking at mens deodorants take a look at ones labelled ‘fresh’ or ‘cool’ as these will have a less masculine odor.

One thing that isn’t normally a concideration is cost. If your a women who is looking in to mens deodorant it is usually because you are sweating more than you want too and are trying to find a solution. There are a couple of things you may want to consider. One is that men and women’s deodorant has different pH levels and womens deodorants are specifically designed to work withthe womens body that said as I mentioned earlier sometimes a change in deodorant works well. All I would say is i would make it the exception and not the rule. may be try the mens deodorant when you really think you might need it and then revert back to womens deodorant for every day. That way when you need the extra boost it will work for you and your body wone get used to the differnece.

If you have have tried both women’s and men’s deodorants without much sucess you could always try a clinical strength deodorant such as Drysol, Certian Dri or Perspirex. These deodorants don’t suit everybody and some feel they are a little harsh on the body and most can only be used for short periods of time but a lot of people get really good results from them and its certainly worth looking in to if none of the regular high strength deodorants don’t cut it.

I’d be really happy to here your comments ‘is men’s deodorant stronger than women’s’ or any other questions you may have.

Until next time heres to a sweat free future.

Lillian

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While filming Pirate TV, Miguel could not stop sweating. Once Trevor noticed this, he could not stop laughing. Trevor Singerman passed away on October 17, 2008…so please, watch the video and keep the memory of Trevor (and his laugh) in your heart forever.

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How can you stop excessive underarm sweating without drugs or antiperspirants (which are bad for you)? This happens even it's cold — it has nothing to do with sweating from being too hot.

Hi Rose. I had this problem. In my case, it was an anxiety problem. My body decided that it would give me underarm perspiration as it's way of dealing with stress since I obviously held it in too much. I would not say that antiperspirants are bad for you unless you have some kind of adverse reaction to them. I did react but if you don't, I would not hesitate to use them. Another option if you are willing to wear them is "Cami-Vee". It absorbs perspiration before it can damage your blouse or dress. Naturally, if this is severely bothersome to you, you should see a doctor but this symptom in itself does not point to any serious disease process. Good luck.