It's natural for us to sweat. We perspire to regulate our body temperature. It also provides lubrication when there's rubbing between moving parts of the body and discharges wastes and substances to maintain the fluid balance in our system. It is hence necessary to sweat, but only under the right conditions.



When our sweating function goes awry, it's either we are sweating too much or not enough. It is a medical condition and they are termed Hyperhidrosis and Anhidrosis respectively. Hyperhidrosis is the more common of the two although Anhidrosis is more serious. It is estimated that around 2 % of people have a problem with Excessive Sweat. They typically occur in the underarms (Axillary), hands (Palmar), feet (Plantar) and face (Facial).

There are 2 main categories of Hyperhidrosis. The first category is Primary Hyperhidrosis. It is usually characterized by one or more of the specific types of excessive sweat (underarms, hands, feet, face and so forth) and not related or caused by any other disorder. The second category is Secondary Hyperhidrosis. It is caused by a separate underlying medical condition and is typically not restricted to any particular type of Hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweat then occurs all over the body in the case of Secondary Excessive Sweat and the most common culprits include diabetes, thyroid and malignancy.

Although Primary Excessive Sweating is essentially a medical problem, it is rarely ever life-threatening. That being said, it can be a torment on those afflicted especially if it is accompanied by odor. Besides the physical bother of wet clothes and discomfort, it can also become an emotional burden. Some sufferers develop complicated psychological problem as a result of this ailment. Before it gets to that point, and it will if left untreated, the problem of excessive sweat needs to be stopped.

There are various proven ways to stop excessive sweat. It ranges from over the counter antiperspirants to surgery. Other ways to combat excessive sweat in between these two extreme measures include prescription topical creams, injections and oral medication. The choice of treatment to curb excessive sweat depends largely on the severity of the problem, along with consideration of costs, side-effects, risk and permanency of relief or cure. As far as possible, it should be conservative as over-treatment can be as damaging as lack of it.

With excessive sweat type of medical ailments, there is actually wisdom in exploring home treatment on account of convenience, cost and privacy. That's not to say that it can be foolhardy. If there's a remedy that's all-natural, no-drug or scar, it would be worth a try, and there is! Stop Sweating And Start Living by Mike Ramsey fits the bill. It is resoundingly hailed by those who have tried it all over forums and other discussion panels. Just on its own, it's also a swell hygiene habit to keep problems at bay.