Benefits of sweat out of the body

Overview

The skin glands produce a salty, transparent fluid known as sweat, and its excretion is known as sweat , as the body resorts to removing sweat from three main areas; They are the armpits, feet, and palms of the hands in order to cool the body, and the mixing of sweat with bacteria on the skin leads to the emission of smell, which can be overcome by bathing regularly, and using antiperspirants and deodorants, and it is worth noting that increased body perspiration is a normal thing in certain circumstances. Exposing to hot weather, exercising, feeling anxious, having a high temperature , or in the menopause stage, ^[1]It is reported that sweat is acidic in nature, with a pH ranging between 4-6, and it is mainly composed of water and electrolytes . Such as sodium and chlorine, which represent the primary electrolytes of sweat, and other electrolytes: potassium, urea , lactate , amino acids , bicarbonates , and calcium. ^[2]

Benefits of sweat out of the body

Sweating is a physiological need and a good cooling method that prevents the increase in body temperature abnormally. ^[3] The benefits of sweat on the body and health are numerous, and among the most prominent of these benefits are the following: ^{[4] [5]}

• Regulating the body temperature: As we mentioned earlier, the main goal of sweating is to cool the body, and this is done through the secretion of sweat glands on the surface of the skin to evaporate and contribute to reducing the internal body temperature.
• Show the skin a healthy and vibrant appearance: as a result of the moisture and dewy appearance that sweat gives to the skin; The skin appears more refreshed and vital, and in the event that sweating is associated with exercise, which stimulates blood circulation throughout the body, allowing the flow of oxygen and food well towards the skin; This gives the skin a lively appearance that stems from inside the body.
• Pore ​​cleaning and disinfection: Sweat contributes to removing accumulated materials and dirt stuck in the pores that cause them to close and clog them. Where this benefit is best achieved in cases of light to moderate sweating, with the need to be careful not to keep the sweat on the skin for a long time after sweating.
• Detoxify the body and the skin: Moderate perspiration has an important role in ridding the body of alcohol, cholesterol, salts, and final waste products, thus contributing to reducing the risk of developing kidney stones resulting from the accumulation of salts. As for its role in protecting the skin from toxins, the sweat glands remove toxins Harmful substances present in the polluted air around us to which the skin is exposed; Especially harmful chemicals found in plastics; Such as Bisphenol A and Diethylhexyl phthalates.
• Preventing colds: Sweat, which is sour and salty, helps fight harmful germs that make it difficult to resist sweat, due to the possession of antimicrobial components that are able to attract and destroy bacteria.
• Accelerated recovery: sweating contributes to accelerating the disposal of muscle tension and the stress caused by exercise, as it increases blood flow to the skeletal muscles, and promotes the production of growth hormone, which is a tool for repair and recovery in the body, and this means accelerating recovery after diseases or exposure to injury Or a muscle strain. ^[6]
• Control and reduce levels of stress and anxiety hormones: The process of sweating contributes to controlling hormone levels and introducing the body into a state of parasympathetic response, which includes relaxation, allowing the body to properly digest, recover from stress, and sweating increases the level of happiness hormones and relieves anxiety and depression; This is related to a decrease in the levels of the hormone cortisol that occurs after sweating, and on the other hand, the rest of the adrenal hormones contribute to the control of electrolyte levels in the body. ^[6]
• Reducing the severity of menopausal symptoms: The dominance of the estrogen hormone associated with menopause contributes to women's suffering from what is known as hot flushes, which is a symptom of menopause, and research indicates that women who exercise and increase in them Heart rate and they sweat while doing so, suffer from hot flashes at lower rates than others. ^[6]

How to reduce fluid loss associated with sweating

Although sweating is a natural process in the body, some people may suffer from excessive sweating in a way that requires a visit to the doctor, as this may not be normal and may be satisfactory, and in general the fluid loss associated with sweating can be overcome by following the following tips: ^[3]

• Continuing to drink water throughout the day, and not to link drinking water with the need for it.
• Drinking non-caffeinated drinks and alcohol, as caffeine and alcohol increase the likelihood of dehydration and its effect on a person.
• Substituting sugary drinks with water, and avoiding drinking large amounts of fruit juice, which can be substituted by adding flavor to water using flowers or a squeeze of low- sugar fruit .
• Providing the body with the necessary and lost electrolytes during intense exercise and the accompanying heavy sweating, and this can be achieved by eating certain types of foods; Such as chicken, fish, milk, yogurt, vegetables, sweet potatoes, avocados, pomegranates, and bananas.

References

1. ↑ "Sweat" , Www.medlineplus.gov , Retrieved 4/4/2020. Edited.
2. ↑ "Sweating (perspiration)" , Www.healthengine.com.au , Retrieved 4/4/2020. Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b} "Is sweating good for you?" , www.canr.msu.edu , September 10, 2018, Retrieved 4/6/2020. Edited.
4. ↑ "The health benefits of sweating" , www.piedmont.org , Retrieved 4/4/2020. Edited.
5. ↑ Kristina Brooks (Jan 13, 2016), “The Benefits of Sweat to Your Skin” , www.healthcentral.com , Retrieved 4/4/2020. Edited.
6. ^ ^{A b v} KATIE WELLS (JANUARY 12, 2018), "11 Convincing Health Benefits Of Sweating" , Www.wellnessmama.com , Retrieved 6/4/2020. Edited.