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