What is the most common cause of unexplained weight loss?

Chronic health issues that affect appetite or metabolism—like cancer, overactive thyroid, or uncontrolled diabetes—are among the leading causes.

What are the first signs that you’re losing weight unintentionally?

Early clues include clothes fitting more loosely, a drop in energy, loss of appetite, or feeling weaker even if your routine hasn’t changed.

Can Ayurveda help manage unexplained weight loss?

Yes. Ayurveda treatment focuses on gentle nourishment (Laghu Santarpana), balancing digestion, and stress management while also addressing the root medical cause.

Can stress lead to weight loss even if I’m eating normally?

It can. Prolonged stress alters hormones, which may reduce appetite and increase calorie burn, resulting in weight loss.

What foods help regain weight naturally according to Ayurveda?

Eating warm, freshly prepared meals with ghee, whole grains, milk, soaked nuts, dates, and proteins, which are easy to diges,t will both support healthy weight gain and Rasadhatu.

What are the risks of losing weight too quickly?

Rapid loss can weaken immunity, reduce muscle mass, disturb hormone balance, and mask serious underlying conditions that need prompt medical care.

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Introduction

Excessive sweating, also known as Hyperhidrosis, is when the sweat glands become overactive, causing the person to sweat at inappropriate times- while sitting still, in cool weather, or with no obvious trigger. Sweat is natural and odourless, it is the body’s way of regulating temperature, but when the sweat glands overwork, it can be uncomfortable, distracting, and sometimes even emotionally difficult.

There are two types of excessive sweating that can occur: Primary focal hyperhidrosis, which usually occurs at a young age generally affects areas such as the underarms, palms, feet or face and runs in families. Secondary generalised hyperhidrosis occurs because of another medical condition, or because of medications, and may occur even when the person sleeps. Though it can feel isolating, hyperhidrosis is more common than many realise, and there are supportive approaches and treatments available to help manage it and restore comfort in daily life. In this blog, we will discuss more about what is the reason for excessive sweating and its treatment approach.

What Causes Excessive Sweating?

Hyperhidrosis happens when the sweat glands become overactive. Normally, our eccrine glands help cool the body down. But in hyperhidrosis, these glands switch on more often than the body actually needs, leading to sweating even when you’re relaxed, seated, or in a cool environment.
Certain things can make sweating more noticeable. Stress, nervousness, warm weather, physical activity, or even everyday foods like spices, caffeine, alcohol, salty snacks, and protein-heavy meals can trigger more sweating for some people. Sometimes, even medications can play a role. Common medicines such as insulin and even over-the-counter pain relievers can increase sweating as a side effect. If you’re noticing this, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider before making any changes.

In some cases, hyperhidrosis can also be linked to medical conditions, such as thyroid imbalance, diabetes, infections, menopause, Parkinson’s disease, anxiety, heart conditions, and others. And yes, it can run in families. Especially the type that affects the palms, feet, underarms, or face. Research suggests there may be a genetic trait that causes the sweat glands to be more reactive. Hyperhidrosis is a real medical condition — not a personal flaw, not “just sweating too much,” and definitely not something you caused. And with proper evaluation and care, there are ways to manage it and reclaim comfort in daily life.

What are the Excessive Sweating Symptoms

Wetness of clothes and skin
Skin irritation and itching
Body odour
Constant sweating can lead to embarrassment

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Diagnosis

A physical exam will help you understand your symptoms and medical history. Blood tests can help figure out what’s really going on. These tests help rule out infections, kidney problems, cancer, diabetes, thyroid problems, inflammatory diseases, or connective tissue diseases, which can all be linked to hyperhidrosis.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Excessive Sweating

In Ayurveda, excessive sweating is linked to Pitta imbalance, medo dhathu (adipose tissue) and swedovaha srotas (channels carrying sweat). Ayurvedic treatment for excessive sweating aims to balance Pitta and medodhathu by

Following the Treatment Principles Used for Fever (Jwara)
Since excessive sweating is connected to heat regulation in the body, Ayurveda applies similar calming and balancing therapies used in fever care. The aim is to reduce internal heat, stabilise the body’s temperature, and support natural cooling.
Purificatory Panchakarma Therapies
When sweating becomes excessive, treatment involves a combination of cleansing (Shodhana) and soothing/nourishing (Shamana) therapies.
Herbal remedies
These herbs help the body cool naturally and balance heat. Some examples include Moringa, Castor (Eranda), Barley (Yava), Sesame (Tila)

Home remedies for Excessive Sweating

Wear breathable fabrics
Shower more often
Manage stress with yoga and pranayama
Stay hydrated and limit intake of spicy food and caffeine
Use sweat-absorbent pads for underarms

When to Seek the Doctors

When excessive sweating negatively impacts your life
Disrupts daily activities
Episodes of night sweat without an apparent reason
You start sweating more suddenly

Conclusion

Excessive sweating can feel uncomfortable — not just physically, but emotionally too. It can make you more conscious of your clothes, your handshake, or even how close you stand to others. But it’s important to remember this: sweating too much is not your fault, and you are not alone in it.
Your body is simply trying to find its balance.

Ayurveda approaches hyperhidrosis with understanding rather than urgency — looking at your lifestyle, digestion, stress levels, and body heat. Instead of just blocking sweat, it works to cool, soothe, and support the body’s natural temperature regulation. With the right guidance, dietary habits, herbal support, and sometimes Panchakarma therapies, many people find steady relief and regain ease in daily life.

Your comfort matters. Your confidence matters. And with the right care, it is absolutely possible to feel more at home in your body again.

FAQs

How to stop excessive sweating in Ayurveda?

Ayurveda addresses excessive sweating by restoring the balance of Pitta, the heat regulatory factor in the body. Treatment may include cooling herbs, dietary changes, activities to calm the body (like pranayama), and, when appropriate, Panchakarma treatments to reduce internal heat and support the sweat glands to work normally (as opposed to merely suppressing sweating).

How to decrease sweating naturally?

Small daily changes can make a significant difference, including:
-wearing loose and breathable cotton clothing
-staying hydrated (drink cool water vs. iced water)
-reducing spicy, oily, and extremely salty foods
-practising slow breathing/meditation to calm stress-induced sweating
-sprinkling herbal dusting powders or absorbent pads on problem areas

How to cure excessive sweating of hands and feet naturally?

Soaking hands or feet in cool water with a pinch of alum or a few drops of sandalwood oil can help cool the skin. However, if sweating is frequent, it is important to seek an Ayurveda consultation so there can be a structured plan of action (herbs or therapies) targeted to sweat management, especially on the hands and feet.

What foods reduce sweating?

Cooling and hydrating foods help, for eg, cucumber, coconut water, tender coconut, buttermilk, melons, mint, coriander, and whole grains. Avoid or reduce excessive chilli, onion, garlic, caffeine, tea, alcohol, and fried foods, as these can trigger heat and sweating.

What deficiency causes sweating?

Excessive sweating can sometimes be linked to mineral imbalance, thyroid issues, blood sugar changes, or certain medications. It’s not always a deficiency — but if sweating is sudden, unusual, or comes with weight loss, fatigue, or palpitations, speaking to a doctor is important.

REFERENCES

Verma, V., Gehlot, S., & Agrawal, S. (2019). Ayurveda insights on physiology of sweating and thermoregulation. Journal of Natural Remedies, 19, 114–123. doi:10.18311/jnr/2019/23761.

Brackenrich, J., & Medeus, C. F. (2025). Hyperhidrosis. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. [Updated 2022 Oct 3].

Kisielnicka, A., Szczerkowska-Dobosz, A., Purzycka-Bohdan, D., & Nowicki, R. J. (2022). Hyperhidrosis: Disease aetiology, classification and management in the light of modern treatment modalities. Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii, 39(2), 251–257. doi:10.5114/ada.2022.115887.

Parashar, K., Adlam, T., & Potts, G. (2023). The impact of hyperhidrosis on quality of life: A review of the literature. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 24(2), 187–198. doi:10.1007/s40257-022-00743-7.

Owen, K. (2016). Excessive sweating: Are patients suffering unnecessarily? The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12, 35–40. doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2015.09.015.

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