[b]Many people suffer from sweaty palms and feet. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes an embarrassment when you have to shake hands with people. Lets be honest, nobody wants to shake a wet or sweaty hand, including me. It feels like something unwanted is being transfered.
Excessive sweating occurs when you sweat more than you might expect due to the surrounding temperature or your activity level or stress.
The condition can affect any part of the body, but the most common areas are the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, underarms, and face. The condition is often linked to a genetic predisposition as most patients have a sibling or parent also suffering from the same condition.
The underlying cause of extreme sweating is overactivity of the nerves that trigger the sweat glands. It can be triggered by certain medications, menopausal hot flashes, obesity, substance abuse, low blood sugar, an overactive thyroid, a heart attack or an infectious disease like malaria or tuberculosis. Even nutritional deficiencies as well as an unhealthy diet and unhygienic lifestyle can contribute to excessive sweating.
Looking to get rid of this discomfort?
Here are natural and simple treatment for sweaty palms and feet.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
One of the most effective home remedies to deal with sweaty palms and feet is apple cider vinegar. It has natural astringent properties that help control excessive sweating by keeping the pores tight. Also, when taken internally, apple cider vinegar helps balance the body’s pH level.
Plus, apple cider vinegar boosts your body’s metabolism to fight obesity, one of the reasons behind hyperhidrosis.
– Rinse the area that sweats the most with lukewarm water. Then, use a cotton ball to apply some raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar on the area. Leave it on overnight.
– The next morning, take a bath or shower and then apply some baby powder.
– In case you have sensitive skin then mix dilute the apple cider vinegar with an equal amount of water and then apply.
2. Cornstarch
Another way to deal with hyperhidrosis is cornstarch. It works as a natural antiperspirant, which helps absorb moisture and neutralize any unpleasant odor.
– Mix equal amounts of cornstarch and baking soda and store it in an old talcum powder bottle.
– Remove excess sweat from the areas where you perspire most profusely with some tissue or paper towel.
– Dust some of this mixture onto the areas.
– Use this simple remedy as needed.
3. Black Tea
Black tea is another effective treatment for hyperhidrosis. Black tea is rich in tannins that have astringent qualities. This means it can effectively block the pores and prevent excess sweat from seeping out.
Additionally, tannins help keep the body temperature cool, thus reducing the chance of excessive sweating. Drinking 2 to 3 cups of black tea every day helps treat excess sweat.
– Hold moist tea bags in your palms for 5 minutes. Do this 2 or 3 times a day.
Alternatively,
– Make a large bowl of weak black tea using used tea bags.
– Allow it to cool, then soak your hands or feet for 30 minutes, twice daily.
4. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is another effective remedy for hyperhidrosis. It aids in controlling excessive sweating due to its natural astringent property. Its antifungal properties can reduce the risk of fungal infections caused by too much moisture.
– Add 4 or 5 drops of tea tree oil to a bowl of lukewarm water.
– Dip a cotton ball in this solution and rub it onto the affected areas of your body.
– Repeat 2 or 3 times a day.
5. Witch Hazel
The tannic acid witch hazel closes the pores, which inhibits excess sweating. It can be safely applied to all areas of the body prone to excessive sweating.
– Soak a cotton ball in witch hazel liquid extract and rub it gently on the areas where sweating is excessive.– Do this 2 or 3 times daily, or as needed.
Alternatively,
– mix 1 tablespoon of witch hazel bark powder with a little water to form a paste.
– Apply the paste on the affected areas and allow it to sit for 1 hour.
– Rinse off the paste using cold water. Repeat this treatment daily for 1 to 2 weeks.
Note: Do not use witch hazel remedies for more than a couple of weeks, as it may cause over-dryness.
6. Lemon Juice
Lemon is another simple treatment sweaty hands as well as feet. It works as a natural deodorant. Lemon helps eliminate bacteria and keeps you smelling nice and fresh.
– Squeeze the juice out of a fresh lemon into 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix it up into a smooth paste.
– Apply it on the areas where you sweat most profusely.
– Wait 10 minutes, then rinse off the paste. Repeat once daily.
Alternatively,
– Add the juice of 1 lemon to a cup of water.
– Soak a washcloth in it and rub it all over your body.
– Leave it on for 20 minutes, then take a bath or shower. Do this once daily.
Note:Do not go out in the sun immediately after using lemon juice, as it temporarily causes your skin to become more sensitive to ultraviolet light.[/b]
