The medical term that denotes the health condition of excessive sweating is “Hyperhidrosis”. When affected by the health condition, a person sweats more than what is desired to keep the body temperature regulated. The condition is a social handicap, and burdens the life emotionally and psychologically as well. Hyperhidrosis can be both localized (affecting a singular part of the body), or generalized. As feet and hands (apart from groin and armpits) contain the maximum number of sweat glands, they are the most active regions where respiration occurs, inside the body. The localized form of excessive sweating, affecting the palms, hands, soles, under arms, or scalp is called as “Primary Hyperhidrosis”. Further, primary hyperhidrosis is called “Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis” when excessive sweating affects only feet or hands, or “Gustatory Hyperhidrosis” when chest or facial regions are affected.
Some physicians have the opinion that the over activity of the sympathetic nervous system causes excessive sweating. Excitement and anxiety can cause the condition. Nicotine, caffeine, certain drinks/foods, and smells can also cause/worsen the condition. Obesity, menopausal flashes, medications (a few of them), the over activity of the thyroid gland, disease, health conditions (including tuberculosis and malaria), and nutritional deficiencies can be a cause of excessive sweating. Even un-hygienic lifestyle can cause the health condition. There are certain home remedies that can bring fast relief from the condition. These measures can be easily employed at home, and lower the discomfort that can be caused by the excessive sweating of the feet and hands.
Here Are 6 Home Remedies For Excessive Sweating In Hands And Feet
1. Corn Starch
Cornstarch can control hyperhidrosis, as it is an efficient absorber of moisture. The natural antiperspirant also neutralizes the false and unpleasant odors. To control the condition, mix the baking soda, and the cornstarch, in equal amounts. Store your remedy in bottle. Apply the mixture on the affected areas (dust only nominal amounts), whenever you are perspiring more than usual.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV contains certain astringents that tighten up the sweat pores, so that the sweating/perspiration is lowered. When obesity is the cause of the condition, ACV boosts the metabolism, and controls the core cause of sweating. ACV also balances the pH of the human body, when consumed in any form, thereby contributing towards better homeostasis, and controlling excessive sweating. You can control the condition by using ACV. Wash the feet and hands, and apply ACV by using soft and clean cotton balls, before going to bed. Leave the substance overnight to exert its beneficial effects. In the morning, wash the areas and apply the baby powder. Alternatively, you can also mix ACV with the rose water, in a 1:1 proportion, and apply the mixture to the affected areas. Make the application 2 or 3 times, during the day.
3. Witch Hazel
The natural ingredients of the Witch Hazel plant, provide it with both antiperspirant and astringent properties. The herb has tannic acid that can close the sweat pores, thereby controlling excessive sweating. To use the herb for the purpose, soak a clean cotton ball with the witch hazel liquid extract (sold at pharmacies). Now rub the ball on the affected body areas (of both hands and feet) where you sweat more than usual. Follow the remedy 2 or 3 times, during the day.
4. Lemon Juice
The natural deodorant, Lemon Juice, reduces perspiration, while keeping adverse and unwanted smells at bay. It also kills the bad bacteria, which may grow in the affected regions and cause other diseases. To control the condition, obtain the juice of a fresh lemon by squeezing it. Add 1 spoon of baking soda and form a paste. Apply this newly formed paste on the affected areas, like the hands and feet. After a period of 10 minutes, remove the paste by washing the affected body area.
5. Black Tea
The tannins found in the black tea can control hyperhidrosis. They have unique astringent properties, which a few other natural herbs and plants only possess. It also keeps the body cool, thereby curing the disease better. If your hands are sweating profusely, hold the cool and moist black tea/bags in your palms, for 5 to 10 minutes. Do the remedial process 3 times a day. If your feet are affected by the condition, add a few tea bags in a large bowl of water (wide enough to accommodate your feet). Let the mixture cool sufficiently, and then put your affected feet into it. Do the remedy daily, for a time period of 30 minutes, until you get complete relief.
6. Tomatoes
The easily available tomatoes can also provide relief from the health condition Hyperhidrosis, as they have the unique astringent properties. There cooling effect is also beneficial, and welcome, during the condition. You can drink tomato juice, which will lower the body temperature when ingested. This would lower sweating. For controlling sweating occurring in the affected areas, cut a big tomato and rub 1 half of it, on the affected parts of the body. The astringents present in the vegetable will shrink the sweat pores, thereby controlling sweating. Alternatively, you can obtain the juice of a freshly cut tomato, and apply the juice, on the affected hands and feet. Rinse the paste after 15 minutes of application. Follow the remedy once a day.
