How Can We Prevent Smelly Feet?
 by: Raul Gallu

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Smelly feet can cannot only be an embarrassment but can seriously damage the self esteem. There are many people, especially guys, who have to deal with this problem every day, and also are the victims of numerous medicines that didn’t help. To help them I wrote this article hopping to at least make them understand what is causing this problem and how to prevent it. So here it is.

Smelly feet, also known as “bromohydrosis”, are the result of the interaction between perspiration and the bacteria that lurk in you shoes and socks. The foot and hands contain the most sweat glands than any other part of the body ( about 3000 glands per square inch). Inside the shoe the temperature reaches sometimes 102 F. So this temperature combined with the moisture generated by the sweat glands constitute the perfect environment and a fertile breeding ground for the bacteria responsible for your smelly feet.

Scientists estimate that an average foot produces a quarter cup of sweat per day. When the temperature rises or the person is active, as much as a cup of liquid can be created. All this sweat and the protein that accompanies it from dead skin cells can feed six trillion bacteria. Just as such bugs are responsible for the distinctive aroma of Limburger cheese, so too the flora and fauna that live on the feet can create some pretty strong smells. Control the sweat or kill the bacteria and you can banish the odor.

The bacteria that are often found in foot odor are usually corynebacterium and micrococcus species. They produce the isovaleric acid which is main substance responsible for the smelly feet. So, successful treatment of smelly feet depends on eliminating the organisms.

Smelly feet can also be caused by an inherited condition called hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, which primarily affects males. Stress, fluid intake and hormonal changes also can increase the amount of perspiration your body produces.

Preventing smelly feet.

Smelly feet generally can be controlled with a few preventive measures. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society recommends that you:

- maintain a good feet hygiene this way you keep the bacteria population to a minimum level.

- Change your socks and shoes at least once per day.

- Bathe your feet daily in warm water the dry them well.

- Dust your feet frequently with a non medicated baby powder or foot powder.

- Look for fungal infections between you toes and on the bottom of your feet and if you spot redness and dry skin get treatment.

- Wear thick, soft socks made from cotton to absorb the moisture away from the feet and under don’t wear under any circumstances nylon socks.

- Let your feet breath by wearing leather shoes and don’t wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row.( let your shoes to wear out at least 24 hours)

You must remember that these measures are mostly preventive and not curative and if you still have smelly feet after using these prevention methods , it is time for you to visit a doctor and get proper examination and a professional opinion.

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About The Author

Raul Gallu is the author of http://cure-smelly-feet.blogspot.com- a website full of resources for those with this embarrassing problem.

This article was posted on December 19, 2005

Axillary Hyperhidrosis Treatment
 by: Michael Rad

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Excessive underarm sweating can become an annoying problem for those suffering from this condition. Axillary hyperhidrosis manifests itself through an increased underarm sweat production and this is triggered by the sympathetic nervous system. A malfunction in the nerves controlling underarm sweat glands leads to excessive sweat production, resulting in constantly moist armpits. Often associated with the negative effects of palmar hyperhidrosis, axillary hyperhidrosis is sometimes triggered by exterior factors such as anxiety, psychological stress and tiredness. This is not a rule, however, and there may be no clearly identified stimuli that trigger excessive underarm sweat.

Treatment for Sweaty Underarms

There are several methods of reducing the effects of axillary hyperhidrosis. Antiperspirants are among the most commonly used treatments for sweaty underarms, and they work well for reducing milder cases of this condition. Deodorants are succesfuly used to relieve patients of some of the worries caused by excessive sweat. When the effects of antiperspirants are not strong enough, some consider surgical procedures to eliminate the problem. The underarm sweat glands can be surgically cut so that their production doesn’t exceed regular limits, but this si a complicated and costly procedure. However, sinc antiperspirants are the most common choice for patients, we will have a detailed look at their effects.

The Efficiency of Antiperspirants in Combating Hyperhidrosis

Antiperspirants are useful for treating milder cases of hyperhidrosis, as they can diminsih the negative effects of excessive sweating. By targeting specific sweat glands, antiperspirants significantly reduce the sweat production and increase the dryness of the skin in the areas where they are applied. Various products come in different forms, such as deodorants and medication. Deodorants are the most widespread form of antiperspirants, as they are easy to use and producce very little or no discomfort.

Axillary hyperhidrosis

One of the most effective chemical compounds used for hyperhidrosis treatment is Aluminum Chloride. Used in higher concentrations, Aluminum Chloride has a faster impact on the sweat glands, reducing their excessive production. Aluminum Chloride products work best at night time, when the sweat glands show a reduced activity, and long term results may show some improvement concerning excessive sweating of the armpits.

Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Its Social Implications

While from a medical point of view, sweaty underarms do not represent a health risk, they are hard to deal with in society. The discomfort of constantly having damp underams is increased by the fear that clothing accessories will become sweaty. Axillary hyperhidrosis treatment is seen as a necessary thing by many who suffer from this condition, as they feel this problem is affecting their social interactions. People who suffer from any form of excessive sweat are faced with some difficult social and psychological issues. Many are overwhelmed by these problems and become somewhat anti social and have difficulties integrating in groups. Career plans are also placed under the negative shadow of axillary hyperhidrosis, as self confidence and self esteem levels tend to drop.

Anyone suffering from hyperhidrosis should accept the condition, rather than deny it, and try to find a positive solution to solving the problem. There is no easy way to get rid of excessive sweat, but there are medical drugs and methods that can help you reduce its negative effects. For more info please visit http://www.hidrosiscure.com/index.htm or go stright to the following page for efficient sweat treament methods:
http://www.hidrosiscure.com/medication.htm

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Michale Rad - http://www.hidrosiscure.com/whatis.htm

This article was posted on August 11, 2005

Botox Injections
 by: T.Going

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Botulin toxin is widely known and sold under the name Botox. It is a very strong neurotoxin that is widely used in many areas of modern medicine. Currently Botox injections are the most popular form of non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the United States today.

It was a man named Alan Scott, who first applied tiny doses of the toxin to patients who had crossed eyes and uncontrollable blinking. A company called Allergan, Inc. then helped Scott gain regulatory approval to market his discovery as a drug. In 1988 Allergan bought the drug and in 1989 it received approval by the FDA. The drug was then named Botox.

Cosmetic benefits of Botox were soon noticed after the frown lines between eyebrows appeared to soften following treatment for eye muscle problems. This led to clinical trials and FDA approval of the drug in April 2002.

Today Botox treatment is growing in record numbers as it is finding enormous new potential in several therapeutic areas including treating migraine headaches, eyelid muscle contraction and axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Other uses of Botox include urinary incontinence, nasal fissure, spastic disorders, stroke, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

Currently, the most popular use of Botox has been used cosmetically to reduce the wrinkles around the eyes. This non-surgical procedure treats areas of the eye commonly referred to as ‘crow’s feet’ and creases on the forehead through an injection with a tiny needle. Depending on where it is injected side effects may include a headache, droopy eyelids and nausea. Temporary bruising around the injection area is also common.

About The Author

T.Going

To learn more about Botox injections, Miami cosmetic surgery, Tampa cosmetic surgeons or Ft. Lauderdale cosmetic surgery procedures please visit http://florida.resource4cosmeticsurgery.com. This article may be freely reprinted as long as this resource box is included and all links stay intact as hyperlinks.

This article was posted on November 10, 2005

The Sweat Stops Here
 by: Adrian Richards MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast)

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As many as one in 100 individuals across the UK suffer from severe excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis, according to the clinical paper Boni R. in Kreydon OP, Boni R, Burg G (eds); Hyperhidrosis and Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology. Many more people suffer from mild or moderate forms of the medical condition.

If you’re one of those unlucky individuals afflicted with the embarrassing condition and are familiar with clammy handshake syndrome or underarm perspiration overload then don’t get in a sweat about it! Thanks to an established treatment offered by SWEAT BREAKER, specialist in the provision of non-surgical procedures for excessive sweating, help is at hand to wipe out the problem.

Founded by respected consultant surgeon, Mr Adrian Richards, the company is committed to treating excessive sweating in localised areas including armpits, hands, feet, head and face. The straightforward procedure, in the form of Botox injections, is highly effective and will keep excessive sweating under control. The virtually pain free process involves injecting a tiny amount of Botox solution just under the skin, in approximately ten to 15 different sites, at 1cm intervals, using a very fine needle (the same type of needle that is used for premature babies). All in all, the treatment takes only 10 minutes, its effects last on average of seven months and results can be expected in a little as three days.

Botox treatment has been used successfully for over 20 years and is backed by extensive clinical trials, with over 1400 medical research papers showing it to be safe. The treatment, which is administered by a highly trained medical practitioner, works by blocking the action of nerves that supply the eccrine glands, preventing them from producing sweat.

Prior to the treatment, a dedicated team of highly trained staff will talk you through the procedure whilst a medical practitioner will assess you in order to ensure that you are a suitable candidate for the treatment.

‘Hyperhidrosis is a genetic condition which blights many people’s lives and often has a profound effect on self esteem and confidence levels,’ commented Mr Adrian Richards, MSc, FRCS (Plas) Consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon. ‘Traditionally, the only solutions available for excessive sweating have included strong antiperspirant deodorants, topical applications of aluminium chloride and, in severe cases, invasive and extensive surgery such as curettage involving scraping out the eccrine glands - a mutilating, potentially dangerous and incredibly painful procedure with varying results. I am delighted to be in a position to offer sufferers a simple, safe, effective and proven non-surgical procedure that will eradicate the problems for months at a time.’

Like it or not, we all have to sweat in order to maintain a regular body temperature. If your body is too hot, blood vessels dilate to let more blood reach the skin, where the blood cools. Then sweat glands produce more sweat, and that evaporates to cool the skin. But for many people, sweating doesn’t just occur when the body overheats. Exercise, stressful situations, anxiety, even alcohol, or spicy food can trigger hyperhidrosis. In extreme cases, excessive sweating can occur regardless of an individual’s situation or state-of-mind. What’s more, concern over the condition breeds sweating.

So in future, don’t work yourself up into a sweat about it. Opt for SWEAT BREAKER’s tried and tested treatment for lasting results.

SWEAT BREAKER has a nationwide network of treatment centres. For further information or to find your nearest treatment centre visit www.sweatbreaker.co.uk or call the information line on telephone number 0845 2300015 for specialist and sympathetic advice.

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Botulinum toxin A (Botox) is a chemical produced by the Clostridium bacteria. Botox is a protein derivative of the toxin.

About The Author

Mr. Adrian Richards is a respected consultant surgeon and founder of SWEAT BREAKER, the company is committed to treating excessive sweating in localised areas including armpits, hands, feet, head and face.

info@sweatbreaker.co.uk

This article was posted on August 30, 2004

The common name for hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, and around the globe today are thousands if not millions of people that suffer from the effects of it. One of the main troubles in trying to eradicate excessive sweating is that no single methodology can handle both the symptoms and the cause; right now only one or the other can be treated.

Surgery may be a pretty drastic step in the move to get rid of excessive sweating, but for many persons who are overwhelmed with the poor quality of life they are forced to lead because of excessive sweating, then surgery begins to look more desirable. The overbearing weight that the mental stress and emotional wear and tear puts on these people, makes them make such a choice.

When you have dug deep into the barrel of choices of treatment and now you are at the bottom with nothing to show for the effort, then you resort to surgery to cure the condition because you are sure that surgery will work where nothing else you’ve tried has. Over and over again, the sufferers of excessive sweating find that the treatment methods that glut the market are not as effective as they are cracked up to be, and in fact the majority of them do no do anything helpful at all.

Surgery is not the only answer for those folks who are at the mercy of excessive sweating; there are other treatments available. The lessening of sweat production from the medicinal effects of these powerful products is a good thing, but not what was expected when the products were designed; they were to stop sweat production altogether not reduce it when they were introduced as alternative methods. Don’t attempt to take these very strong products without a doctor overseeing what is going on, because it is not unusual for persons to react negatively to these products.

When these choices are placed in front of them and people are asked to decide which method they want to try to start curbing their excessive sweating, quite a few will turn their backs on those choices and go for the holistic way of doing things as a replacement. Holistic medicine is a much easier route to take for many persons searching for answers for excessive sweating treatments, and holistic medicine contains a myriad of ways of eradicating sweating problems such as acupuncture, herbal means, ayurveda, and homeopathy.

Even though the choice to go with holistic medicine is left up to the person who has the excessive sweating problem, that person should seek advice from someone schooled in the method.

Don’t forget that if you have health conditions or medical problems above and beyond the excessive sweating symptoms, you should be sure to mention that before starting a process to take care of the sweating problems. Whatever it is you are going to use to take care of your sweating troubles, this is the only way you will be able to acquire the entire positive response to the procedure regardless if it is traditional or holistic.

Excessive sweating puts a lot of pressure on the individual who is subjected to it, not only from the aspect of the negative response one gets from todays society but also from the mental and emotional trials that he is tested with on a daily basis. Having a therapist to help you alleviate the pressures and weight of care that is pressing down on you is a real benefit and can provide a great source of comfort.

Why let something like excessive sweating and all its negative connotations wear away your reserve, when just by taking a little extra time and effort to make yourself be more secure and able to take on society, you will make a large impact on your life. This is all you really want to do, when you come right down to it.

For more information on excessive sweating visit:
http://controlyourexcessivesweating.info/Excessive-Sweating.php

An alternative treatment is a natural remedy which reaches to the core of the problem of excessive sweating, and teaches the sufferer to take preventative steps which will inturn reduce the instance of excessive sweat to that of an accepted human level.

How Can We Prevent Smelly Feet?
 by: Raul Gallu 7eb

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Smelly feet can cannot only be an embarrassment but can seriously damage the self esteem. There are many people, especially guys, who have to deal with this problem every day, and also are the victims of numerous medicines that didn’t help. To help them I wrote this article hopping to at least make them understand what is causing this problem and how to prevent it. So here it is.

Smelly feet, also known as "bromohydrosis", are the result of the interaction between perspiration and the bacteria that lurk in you shoes and socks. The foot and hands contain the most sweat glands than any other part of the body ( about 3000 glands per square inch). Inside the shoe the temperature reaches sometimes 102 F. So this temperature combined with the moisture generated by the sweat glands constitute the perfect environment and a fertile breeding ground for the bacteria responsible for your smelly feet.

Scientists estimate that an average foot produces a quarter cup of sweat per day. When the temperature rises or the person is active, as much as a cup of liquid can be created. All this sweat and the protein that accompanies it from dead skin cells can feed six trillion bacteria. Just as such bugs are responsible for the distinctive aroma of Limburger cheese, so too the flora and fauna that live on the feet can create some pretty strong smells. Control the sweat or kill the bacteria and you can banish the odor.

The bacteria that are often found in foot odor are usually corynebacterium and micrococcus species. They produce the isovaleric acid which is main substance responsible for the smelly feet. So, successful treatment of smelly feet depends on eliminating the organisms.

Smelly feet can also be caused by an inherited condition called hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, which primarily affects males. Stress, fluid intake and hormonal changes also can increase the amount of perspiration your body produces.

Preventing smelly feet.

Smelly feet generally can be controlled with a few preventive measures. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society recommends that you:

- maintain a good feet hygiene this way you keep the bacteria population to a minimum level.

- Change your socks and shoes at least once per day.

- Bathe your feet daily in warm water the dry them well.

- Dust your feet frequently with a non medicated baby powder or foot powder.

- Look for fungal infections between you toes and on the bottom of your feet and if you spot redness and dry skin get treatment.

- Wear thick, soft socks made from cotton to absorb the moisture away from the feet and under don’t wear under any circumstances nylon socks.

- Let your feet breath by wearing leather shoes and don’t wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row.( let your shoes to wear out at least 24 hours)

You must remember that these measures are mostly preventive and not curative and if you still have smelly feet after using these prevention methods , it is time for you to visit a doctor and get proper examination and a professional opinion.

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About The Author

Raul Gallu is the author of http://cure-smelly-feet.blogspot.com- a website full of resources for those with this embarrassing problem.

This article was posted on December 19, 2005

Having sweaty hands and anxiety at the same time is a common pattern in our times. Although sometimes anxiety isn’t the main cause for excessive sweating, it is one of the most powerful triggers.

Anxiety is a state of mind where we feel a lot of emotions: worry, a sense of emptiness, fear, and can cause physical sensations: increased breathing, nausea, and excessive sweating, are some of them. Anxiety is closely related to our survival, and by itself is not bad, but the thing is we now live in a world different form thousands of years ago, and still we have this same emotion that once helped us deal with the wild world.

Once we are in the state of anxiety, then we lose some control over ourselves, suddenly we find out our hands are sweating excessively, but we can’t help it, because anxiety is slowly taking over us.

Since this is a problem that originates in the mind, is best to treat it from such angle. Two of the best methods are hypnosis and meditation. They are good because they help the mind to relax. Just what we need when anxiety comes knocking to our door. Hypnosis is a safe method, actually is safer than we have made to believe it is. You can’t do anything you don’t want to for example, neither you will be in the altered state forever. Professional psychotherapists have learned the art of hypnosis as an important part of treatments that include suggesting new beliefs.

Meditation, in the other hand leans toward self awareness. What you do when you meditate is close your eyes and focus on just one thing at the beginning, it can be counting, or your breathing. As you keep practicing it you will feel that you are in control of yourself, and no the other way.

A sweaty hands surgery in the case of anxiety, is not much recommendable, unless it appears as a severe condition. In that case it is better to go to the doctor to know the best treatment for your case.

An alternative treatment is a natural remedy which reaches to the core of the problem of excessive sweating, and teaches the sufferer to take preventative steps which will inturn reduce the instance of excessive sweat to that of an accepted human level.