What is Iontophoresis Treatment and why is It So Successful?

November 21, 2016

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that is characterized by excessive and unpredictable high levels of sweating. It is a medical condition that results in the patient to sweat unusually amounts even in cool temperatures or when resting. Hyperhidrosis can be caused by certain factors in life such as psychological, emotional, and social difficulties and imbalances. Certain foods and drinks may also cause the onset of this particular problem along with over-activity of the nervous system. Hyperhidrosis usually causes sweaty palms and feet. This can be a major cause of embarrassment or anxiety for many sufferers in a public, social, or business setting.

Depending on the severity of your sweating, there are a couple of different treatment options.

Which is the best Iontophoresis device? Comparing some of the top choices

August 6, 2016

Iontophoresis is one of the many available treatment options. It uses transmitting of mild currents in the affected areas your body, using Iontophoresis machines. You can do therapies to specific parts of the body using these devices. Treatments can be performed at a doctors office, but there are also devices with and without a prescription that can be used at home

There are multiple machines available in the market. Their asking prices range from low battery powered one to high prescription So with all these different choices, which one suits best to your situations.

Summer Tips to Hide Sweat and Stay Cool with Excessive Sweating

May 11, 2016

SUMMER IS COMING! Sweating is but normal to one’s body as the perspiration signifies the response of the brain through the sympathetic nervous system to the sudden change of body temperature. This is due to some factors like sun exposure, physical exercise and even tension. But excessive sweating like in the armpit creates problem to some, especially if it shows on their clothes. Visible armpit sweat besides the regular showers and the use of antiperspirant does not only cause embarrassed moments but also give bad impression and can cause bad odor too.

Here are a couple tips and products that have helped me throughout the years

Social impact of excessive sweating

April 3, 2016

The physical and psychological impact of excessive sweating cannot be underestimated but do not forget about the social impact as well. Excessive sweating causes a great deal of embarrassment for the sufferer especially in social situations which require close contact with others. Parties are a good example of this as are workplace meetings. What happens is that the sufferer avoids these types of situations which have a negative effect on their confidence and self esteem. They avoid getting too close to other people and become worried and anxious about their appearance. Their main concern is that of appearing sweaty and dishevelled especially in a situation which requires them to present a professional appearance. This can have a detrimental effect on their career as well as their social life.

Does this sound familiar? It is understandable that you will avoid social situations or be reluctant to interact with other people at work for fear of giving offence. But the sad fact is that it can be counter productive to both your work and social life. People who have never experienced excessive sweating find it difficult imagine the sense of awkwardness and embarrassment this causes....

Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety

March 23, 2015

Sometimes life's everyday stressors can send you into a tailspin. But if you always let your emotions rule, your body won't remember to calm down.

Fear is a natural reaction built into the mind-body system triggered by danger. After the danger is past, so is the fear response. But when fear spreads out into a general condition, it becomes a mysterious thing: anxiety. Anxious people are afraid even though there is nothing "out there" to be afraid of. Others overreact to triggers that ordinarily should be fairly easy to handle, such as being left alone for a day on their own. Still others are nearly paralyzed by highly specific phobias such as fear of heights, open spaces or insects. What is going on and what can we do about it?...

14 Home Remedies for Excessive Sweating

March 23, 2015

Sweating is the natural mechanism to control our body temperature. However, some people sweat more than all others. They might be suffering from a condition called hyperhidrosis due to their hyperactive sweat glands. While heredity can be one of the causes for this condition, there are many others that include hormonal issues, infection, prone to stress, anxiety etc. Hyperhidrosis may be generalized meaning all your body sweats a lot or it may affect some parts only such as palms, underarms, feet, and groin. Although this condition of excessive sweating is not dangerous but is embarrassing and of course uncomfortable. It also leaves you with unpleasant body odor. You may opt to use certain home remedies....

Anxiety self-help

March 22, 2015

Dealing with Hyperhydrosis daily, one will develop some anxiety. Whether is the anticipation of having a clammy wet handshake or the embarrassment of armpit stains on your collard work shirt. I personally had to deal with these on a daily basis. One thing I started to notice was that the anxiety that I developed, brought on my hyperhydrosis systems more than anything else.

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