Namaste. It is a pleasure to assist you. In Ayurveda, excessive sweating, known as Sweda Atiyoga or Swedadhikya is often seen as an imbalance of the Pitta Dosha. When Pitta becomes aggravated, it increases the internal heat of the body, leading to excessive perspiration. At 78 years of age, our goal is to balance this heat while supporting your overall vitality (Ojas) without placing undue strain on your system. Ayurvedic Internal Support Chandan (Sandalwood):Known for its potent cooling properties, Chandan helps pacify Pitta. Taking a small dose of Chandan Churna(powder) mixed with honey or rose water (Gulab Jal) can help reduce internal heat. Amla (Indian Gooseberry): A cooling Rasayana (rejuvenator). Amla is excellent for balancing Pitta and strengthening the body’s tissues. You may consume it in the form of Amla Murabba or fresh juice diluted with water. Praval Pishti: This is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from coral, which is highly effective in cooling the body and reducing excessive sweating and palpitations associated with heat. Herbal Teas: Sipping on tea made from Coriander seeds (Dhania) or Fennel seeds (Saunf) throughout the day provides a mild, cooling effect on the digestive fire (Agni). Daily Lifestyle Practices for Balance Beyond internal support, incorporating these habits will help manage your condition effectively and safely: Bath Daily Taking a shower or bath daily is compulsory for controlling the quantity of bacteria present on the skin which further induces sweating. Clean your body especially areas under the arms and between the toes wisely by using a good quality towel. Wait A While Between Showering And Dressing After takin shower, give some time to your body for soaking water and becoming dry before wearing clothes. Doing this is more important if you bath with hot water or living in an area of humid climate. Allowing some time to your body will help you in preventing sweat in underarms and all other body parts. Choose Appropriate Shoes And Socks Try to wear shoes and socks made up of natural materials such as leather. This will help you in prevention of sweating in feet and allow your feet to breathe. For athletes or more active persons, wearing moisture wicking athletic socks will be beneficial. Change Socks Regularly Changing socks everyday is necessary for maintaining good health of your feet and prevents infections due to excess sweating. Wear socks after drying your feet properly and try to use foot powders which help in absorbing sweat. Wear Suitable Clothes Make sure to wear suitable clothes as per the body. Avoid wearing tight clothes that tightens below area of your arms and shows underarm stains on the shirt. Tight fitted clothes make you sweat heavily. So, always try to wear fabrics which are breathable and little loosen to your body. This will help your body, especially your underarms to take air and prevent body parts from sweating and stain on your clothes. Prevent Sweat Inducing Foods Diet is a major factor deciding the amount of sweat production. Some foods induce sweating while some help in reducing sweat. If you are suffering from a condition of heavy sweating, then improve your diet plan and prevent consumption of sweat inducing foods. These foods are very poor in fiber content and force your digestive system to do excess work for converting food into energy. Consumption of high sodium diet means your body will excrete out all sodium content by inducing sweat and urine output. While eating highly fatty foods makes your body warm as it processes the breakdown of the fat. So, it is advised to avoid eating sweat inducing foods as much as possible, these foods are: Processed foods, Hot and spicy foods, Garlic, Onion, Ice cream, Alcohol, Caffeine. Consume Foods Which Can Reduce Sweat Some foods are very helpful in reducing the heavy sweat produced by the body and also calm down the overactive sweat glands. Including some foods in your diet which are high in water content are helpful to prevent overstimulation of nervous system and sweat glands. These include: Calcium rich foods (cheese, dairy), vegetables and fruits (spinach, watermelon, red cabbage, eggplant, bell pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, grapes, cantaloupe), Almonds, Whey, Bananas, Olive oil, Green tea, Oats, and Sweet potatoes. Do Meditation Adopt relaxation techniques in daily lifestyle such as meditation and yoga. By doing meditation regularly, stress will be controlled which is a sweat triggering factor. Try to do meditation daily for at least 20 minutes. Drink Plenty Of Water Consuming large quantities of water and consuming foods which are rich in water content will help your body to stay cool and maintain normal temperature inside of the body. Stop Smoking The nicotine you inhale during smoking raises the temperature of the body, fastens the heart beats and makes the sweat glands overactive. Smoking is also associated with many health disorders such as cancer, stained teeth and bad breath. So, in order to decrease excess sweating and to improve overall body health, quit smoking as soon as you can.
••In Ayurveda, excessive sweating is known as Atisweda (अतिस्वेद). It is primarily considered a disorder of Pitta Dosha and Meda Dhatu (fat tissue), where the body’s internal heat and fluid metabolic channels (Swedavaha Srotas) become aggravated. Given your age (78 years), the treatment approach must be gentle, cooling, and balancing, completely avoiding any harsh or drastic therapies, and focusing entirely on safe, oral Ayurvedic medicines. Here is a comprehensive, clinically oriented Ayurvedic protocol to help control hyperhidrosis: 1. Primary Oral Medicines (Chikitsa) ••Chandanasava: •Dosage: 15 to 20 ml with an equal quantity of lukewarm water, twice a day, after meals. •Why it works: It is a classical fermented liquid preparation with a base of Sandalwood (Chandan). It is an excellent Pitta-shamak (Pitta pacifier), cools the body internally, and significantly reduces excessive sweating and body odor. ••Kamadhudha Ras (Plain): •Dosage: 1 tablet (125 mg to 250 mg) twice a day, before meals, preferably with a teaspoon of honey or water. •Why it works: This is a potent Ayurvedic calcium-mineral formulation that neutralizes internal heat, calms the nervous system, and regulates the body’s thermostat mechanism without causing any digestive distress. ••Praval Pishti: •Dosage: 250 mg twice a day, mixed with a little bit of clarified butter (Ghee) or honey. •Why it works: Prepared from coral, it is naturally cooling and specifically targeted towards stabilizing the Swedavaha Srotas (sweat channels). 2. Single Herb Home Remedies If you prefer simple herbal powders (Churna), the following are highly safe and effective for senior citizens: ••Ushira (Vetiver / Khus): Infuse 1 teaspoon of Ushira powder in a glass of water overnight. Strain and drink it the next morning. It is a renowned natural coolant. ••Amalaki Churna (Indian Gooseberry): Take 1/2 teaspoon of Amla powder with water twice a day. Amla is a rare herb that is highly cooling (Sheeta Virya) but does not disturb the digestive fire (Agni), making it ideal for your age. 3. Dietary Adjustments (Ahara) Medicines work best when not countered by the diet. Please try to incorporate these adjustments: ••Include: Sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes. Bottle gourd (Lauki), bitter gourd (Karela), pomegranate, soaked raisins, and cucumber help cool the system. ••Avoid: Excessively salty, spicy, sour, and fermented foods (like pickles, curd, and heavy spices), as they directly flare up Pitta and increase sweat production.
