There are those who sweat more and those less, but with the arrival of summer everyone finds themselves having to face this phenomenon. Drinking is a must, but sometimes it may not be enough.
With the arrival of summer Laura is anxious. He is 30 years old, he is a lawyer. And for several years he has been suffering from excessive sweating. In the courts, the air conditioning is not always adequate to the outside temperature. Hence embarrassment and discomfort.
On the other hand, sweating is not only a normal phenomenon, but it is also absolutely necessary. Although there are not a few people like Laura who make it a problem.
Sweating is first and foremost our most effective “cooling” system, without which the body temperature, which must remain around 37 ° C, risks rising dangerously. In addition, our body also uses this mechanism to get rid of certain toxins.
Although unpleasant, therefore, sweating should not be stopped. It is better to choose clothing that facilitates ventilation. Let’s turn to natural fabrics such as cotton or silk, which allow a normal exchange of air and promote a more effective evaporation.
Rehydrate
Those who sweat excessively may experience dehydration and deficiencies of some mineral salts. Our body is not able to synthesize them, so they must necessarily be replenished.
In general, the minerals we need are contained in water and in the foods we eat, and those who have a balanced diet refuel at the table. Sodium is found in abundance in many foods, as well as in table salt. Let’s see instead what are the main food sources of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.
| Minerals | Food sources |
|---|---|
| Calcium and phosphorus | Milk, cheese, legumes, fish |
| Magnesium | Whole grains, dried fruits, green leafy vegetables |
| Potassium | Fruits (bananas and apricots), green leafy vegetables, legumes (such as beans and peas) |
In case of excessive sweating, in addition to drinking plenty of water and following a varied and balanced diet, supplementation may be useful: exhaustion and fatigue can indicate a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium and potassium.
Magnesium, in fact, is essential for carrying out a large number of metabolic processes that produce energy. It is also necessary, together with potassium, for muscle contraction and transmission of nerve impulses to take place correctly.
That is why their deficiency is manifested by fatigue, muscle cramps as well as irritability and nervousness.
We can combat these symptoms with magnesium and potassium supplementation at the appropriate dosages.
Joycelyn Elders is the author and creator of EmpowerEssence, a health and wellness blog. Elders is a respected public health advocate and pediatrician dedicated to promoting general health and well-being.
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