We spend a lot of time trying to prevent sweating...
unless it's during a workout.
Antiperspirants and deodorants all offer us the benefit of not being "smelly.
" However, you may find a need to actually encourage sweating.
When I was a child, there were still some adherents to the idea that forced perspiration was beneficial in some illnesses.
The thought was that it could be sweat out of you.
As modern medicine evolved, fewer and fewer people believed it would do anything, and for a while it seemed like the practice had died out.
That's not necessarily the case.
Certain herbs will increase your metabolism and cause intense sweating.
Properly handled, it could help reduce a fever and provide some relief from the symptoms of a cold or the flu.
The herb I use the most for this is cinnamon.
Yep, that brown stick in your spice rack can really create a sweat.
If you stay wrapped in a warm blanket, it will increase the effect.
It may take several cups of tea, but it could be your ticket to some relief.
Don't like cinnamon? Try hot peppers.
This too can increase your metabolism and increase perspiration.
Cinnamon may also ease the pain of a sore throat and help you stop coughing.
It is recommended that you check with your child's pediatrician if you choose to use this on children under the age of fifteen, as it may be too strong for them.
There is a good reason for mention a warm blanket.
Letting your body get chilled after starting the sweat remedy could be very counterproductive.
It's not a comfortable remedy, but it can be very beneficial.
There are some people who shouldn't use these ideas, especially with the cinnamon.
Cinnamon can lower blood sugar a lot, and very quickly.
If you're a diabetic, talk to your doctor before taking anything with cinnamon in it, especially in the amounts mentioned in this article.
Bear in mind that this article is not meant to take the place of your doctor.
It's best to always speak to your doctor before starting a new supplement, and that is very true if you're sick.