How does acupuncture address excess sweating?
Acupuncture stimulates the body to heal itself by activating and deactivating parts of the brain. This is possibly how it regulates sweating. Sweating is controlled by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. Using an fMRI, a type of brain scan, acupuncture has been shown to activate the hypothalamus to decrease pain and regulate hormones. It is possible that it also works to regulate excess sweating through this part of the brain. Lifestyle and Dietary Tips The two most important choices for you to do on your own are eating right and relaxing. According to Chinese Medicine, eating right is simple. Choose local organic seasonal foods and try to avoid greasy and spicy food. In Chinese Medicine, greasy and spicy foods can build up extra dampness in the body, and can further cause more excess sweating. It is also important to cook your foods and not eat too much salad and cold food, which is harder to digest and harder to absorb the energy from the food. Another important choice is do
