Pit Sweat Be Gone
Here is a great article I received from Lauren over at BeThree-Mind, Body and Soul.
So now you know why our beautiful bodies sweat. But, there’s a time and a place for everything. Come interviews and public speeches, unless you’re willing to inject Botox into your armpits (like some summer brides are doing – ewww!) or have nerve-severing surgery on your sweat glands (like some with hyperhidrosis do – ouch!), we’re guessing you’d like an au naturale way to reduce sweat. Yes? If so, read on.
Shave: Unless you want to look like you have Adam Duritz in a headlock when wearing your favorite tank, shave your pits regularly as armpit hair can trap odor like spiders in a web.
Snack: Avoid spicy foods like curry, garlic, and onions – they can actually cause you to sweat more. (Think Reuben Feffer in Along Came Polly. Grody.)
Sport: Wear natural-fiber clothes like cotton or silk.
Shield: When all else fails, there’s always disposable underarm dress shields. Dorky? Yes. But so are pit stains.
Stress: Oh, and reduce stress in your life (as if that were easy!).
Stop Stink: Use the right deodorant. Some contain aluminum chloride (bad). Others contain ingredients like sage and lemon (good). Try Weleda’s all-natural deodorant, which comes in a recyclable bottle in scents citrus, sage, or wild rose. Or try Burt’s Bees herbal, spray-on deodorant, a blend of sage, lemon, and lavender.
Sage: A study from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences found that tea with sage, a natural antioxidant known for its healing and astringent qualities, helps reduce excessive sweating when applied to the skin. Try it: Mix three tablespoons of dried sage leaves with 8.5 oz of room-temperature water. Let steep for 1-2 days, then rub into underarms or other problem areas. (Note: Do NOT drink the tea.)

Angie Schumacher is a Certified Fitness Professional who trains clients in her home and is a Women's Boot Camp Instructor in Colorado. She is the author of The Fat Blasting Boot Camp Program and has offered a one stop website to help you with all of your health and fitness needs. Please visit www.BuildingABetterU.com to find exactly what you are looking for!
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Wow…I had no idea sage could do that. Heck with cooking, lets slather it on!
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@FBG ~ Your comment cracked me up this morning!
I’m seriously considering getting those underarm dress shields. Because I sweat as much as Mike Tyson.
I sweat a lot….even if i have shaved underarms, bad disodour is always there…..tried so many deo’s etc. but no use
But your tips seems to be useful……i m looking forward to apply these tips…Thanks
Sean,
Have you tried the clinical strength deodorants? Not exactly all natural, but does work. Secret has the best one so far and it works great! Just a suggestion for you!
Angie