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This time of year, it can become a major elephant in the room. We all do it. We can all see it, maybe even smell it. We feel embarrassed about it. What’s the big deal? Why are we all so embarrassed about sweating? Sure, we know that it’s virtually unavoidable and that there is an important reason for it.
You probably know that sweat is natural and that it cools us down, but did you know:
- Sweating can save you from kidney stones. It’s medically proven that regular sweating helps flush your body of impurities that cause kidney stones to develop. When you sweat, your body demands more hydration—fluids that help to flush your body of salt and calcium, which form kidney stones when built up.
- It can help clear up your acne! Acne is a result of a buildup in your pores. When you sweat, your pores open up and release a lot of that buildup. As long as you clean your skin of those impurities before the pores close them back in, sweat is your friend!
- It rids your body of impurities (including modern pollutants!). Most people know that sweating lets natural toxins leave your body. What you may not know, however, is that sweat also can effectively eliminate harmful pollutants like BPA from our bodies!
- Sweat or Neosporin? Sweating can also act as a natural antibiotic ointment! Sweat releases dermcidin, an antibiotic agent, from your pores. It helps to attack infections in minor cuts on your skin.
- It can improve your mood. Sweating is usually induced by exercise, which releases endorphins in your body. Endorphins help control pain, stress, frustration, and many other things that get in the way of your positivity. Exercising (and sweating while you do it) helps to put a smile on your face!
Looks like our elephant in the room is actually something worth talking about! Don’t avoid the sweat; let it help you!
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Sources:
http://www.road-to-health.com/64/What_are_Endorphins_.html
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-amazing-benefits-sweating-you-didnt-know.html
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