Reasons why perspiration is good for you
There is nothing that you can really do about sweating. While it may leave you feeling fatigued and doesn’t have a pleasing smell, it can also be good for health. Here’s why:
Strengthens you up: Experts reveal that we produce over a litre of sweat a day (in an active life), and this actually strengthens the immune system. It also increases blood circulation and is said to reduce blood pressure.
Lessens kidney stone risk: Sweating can effectively clear out unwanted salt and calcium from the kidneys. When you sweat, you tend to drink more water and other fluids and this increases toxic build-up through urine.
It cools you down: Sweating is the way the body and the skin protects itself from overheating. As the sweat evaporates from the skin’s surface, it helps one cool down.
Gives a glow: As toxic elements are eliminated via sweat, the skin is rid of dirt and grime. It gets a refreshing flush and looks healthy.
Leaves you less stressed: Any form of exercise stimulates neurochemical pathways in the brain and sweating kickstarts the production of endorphins or ‘happy hormones’ in the body, leaving you feeling lighter. You can thus bid goodbye to those mood swings with a good
Source: Times of India
Category: Features, Wellness and Complementary Therapies
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