Underarm Stink: Ways to Stop Underarm Sweat

On a first date when the first impression is considered to be the lasting one, do you only leave the patch of under arm sweat running into your date’s nose as the only impression?

Sweaty armpit or underarm is quite a common occurrence that people suffer from; this is especially true for a person in his or her teenage years. But unfortunately some people suffer from this problem all their lives. This condition definitely makes one self conscious and can cause a lot of anxiety and distress. This could be a cause for losing confidence. Worst of all you cannot even talk to someone about it and it is a very embarrassing topic to discuss. You might have tried a lot of roll on and deodorants and so as to make your situation better, but the ultimate truth of this matter is that the answer does not lie with cosmetics. You need to work on your lifestyle choices.

Exercise Regularly

Yes you heard it right! We have exercise for the rescue again with its ridiculously large number of health advantages. You sweat because it is your body’s natural way to get rid of toxins. If you help your body by exercising on a regular basis then you will be able to reduce the occasions when your body sweats to get rid of toxins in your daily activities. There is also the stress factor that can be a contributor to sweating, and exercise surely does resolve the problem of stress. Furthermore, there is a connection between being overweight and increased level of sweating, and so, well, exercise it is!

Proper Diet

There are food and drinks that are good for you body, and they make a lot of difference. Then there are also foods that increase your body temperature and make you sweat. So you should avoid spicy foods, processed foods, garlic, red meat, high fructose corn syrup, alcohol and caffeine as much as you can. Also, foods that are greasy and deep fried should be ignored as they put pressure on your digestive system and increases the problem of sweating. You should instead eat fruits as they are a good source of fibre and vitamins, also, complex B Vitamins which are found in whole grain foods and fruits and vegetables that will help your body to eliminate waste products more efficiently. Drink chamomile tea as it has been said to reduce sweating, it helps you to stay relaxed.

Tea Soak

Here is a home remedy that you can induct in your self-care routine besides practicing good habits of living. Here you need to brew a nice strong pot of black tea and then let it cool. Later you should pour the tea into a plate and soak your hands and feet for about 5 minutes. But you must make sure that you do not soak for too long. For your underarms you should get some tea on your hand and then rub, let it dry and then rub again.

Wear the Right Material

You can work fight against sweat by wearing the right type of clothes and this is the truth! Clothing that are made of natural fabrics such as cotton, wool, hemp, silk and linen have what we call a looser weave that the synthetics. Therefore, they can breathe and allows the air to pass through to your skin. Also, these fabrics are made of such fibers that they absorb moisture well and also prevent bacteria from feeding on your sweat which causes the stink. So avoid synthetic fabrics, nylon, rayon and polyester.

In the end you must remember that only pigs sweat, humans, we perspire. Get busy and change the sweatiness.

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