The Truth About Sweat

If you paid a little attention in your biology classes, you probably know the basic mechanism of how and why we sweat. What are the main reasons? The excitement of our sympathetic nervous system and to cool our body down. But there’s much more behind sweating, today we invite you to discover 4 curious facts shared by our friends at ActitudFem, they will surely surprise you. Antiperspirant works better at night We know you don’t need it, but did you know that applying antiperspirant at night works better? Much of what you apply after showering in the morning never penetrates the sweat glands and goes away with the water left on your skin after a shower. According to David Bank, a dermatology professor at New York Presbyterian/Cornell Medical Center, applying a bit of product before going to bed can keep you dry after sleeping and showering in the morning. Sweat has no odor Technically, it’s true. But the bacteria that cover our body can break down the proteins and lipids in the moisture we excrete and voila! Welcome the odor. Sweat caused by stress (compared to that from exercising or sitting in the car) has more of these impurities, which is why its smell is stronger. By the way, sweat has no color. The yellow stains on your blouses are caused by reactions with bacteria, fat, or the natural oil from your skin. Spicy food can trick your body Capsaicin is the active chemical compound in hot peppers and ignites the same nerves in the mouth that detect heat. As a result, the area above your lip (just under the nose) starts to sweat. According to dermatologist Jeannette Graf, garlic and curry can impact the smell of sweat, while tobacco and alcohol increase its production. You can’t sweat out toxins or fat According to Professor David M. Pariser, the body breaks down toxins in the liver and expels them through urine. So sitting in the gym sauna may feel good, but it really does nothing for you (unless you’ve exercised). The liquid you sweat is just water and not fat.   View original article     Chicken with Cashews Curry Rice Chicken Curry with Yogurt