Home Remedies for Sweaty Palms and Feet

Are you afraid of shaking someone’s hand because your palms are sweaty? Are you embarrassed by your smelly feet due to excess sweat?

Well, you are not alone. Many people suffer from sweaty palms and feet.

Excessive sweating occurs when you sweat more than you might expect due to the surrounding temperature or your activity level or stress.

In medical terms, excessive sweating is known as hyperhidrosis. The condition can affect any part of the body, but the most common areas are the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, underarms, and face. The condition is often linked to a genetic predisposition as most patients have a sibling or parent also suffering from the same condition.

The underlying cause of extreme sweating is overactivity of the nerves that trigger the sweat glands.

This can be triggered by certain medications, menopausal hot flashes, obesity, substance abuse, low blood sugar, an overactive thyroid, a heart attack or an infectious disease like malaria or tuberculosis. Even nutritional deficiencies as well as an unhealthy diet and unhygienic lifestyle can contribute to excessive sweating.

Hyperhidrosis can be uncomfortable, as it often disrupts typical daily activities and causes anxiety or embarrassment. However, several simple home treatment options can provide some relief.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for sweaty palms and feet.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

One of the most effective home remedies to deal with sweaty palms and feet is apple cider vinegar.

It has natural astringent properties that help control excessive sweating by keeping the pores tight. Also, when taken internally, apple cider vinegar helps balance the body’s pH level.

Plus, apple cider vinegar boosts your body’s metabolism to fight obesity, one of the reasons behind hyperhidrosis.

• Rinse the area that sweats the most with lukewarm water. Then, use a cotton ball to apply some raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar on the area. Leave it on overnight. The next morning, take a bath or shower and then apply some baby powder. In case you have sensitive skin then mix dilute the apple cider vinegar with an equal amount of water and then apply.
• Alternatively, make a solution by mixing equal parts of apple cider vinegar and rosewater. Apply it on the affected area 2 or 3 times a day.
• Also, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and a little honey to a glass of lukewarm water and drink it twice daily.

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