Why some people sweat so much?

Sweating is your body's way of cooling itself off. And everyone has a different
sweating pattern. How much you sweat is affected by gender, genetics, age, fitness
level, race and environment.
Humans can have between 2 and 4 million sweat glands - it all depends on what
you're born with. The more you have, the more you'll sweat.
Women tend to sweat less because they are better able to regulate the amount of
water they're losing. They also begin to sweat at higher temperatures compared to
men.
Fit people sweat more efficiently by sweating sooner in their workout, when their
body temperature is lower. However, a sedentary person doing the same intensity
workout as a fit one will get hot a lot faster and possibly will sweat more.
Overweight people sweat more profusely than normal weight individuals because
fat acts as an insulator that raises their core temperature.
The main causes of blocked pores (acne):
There are seven main factors behind an outbreak of facial or body acne.
Genetics. If your mum or dad had acne as a teenager, there's a good chance you
will too.
Hormones. During adolescence, hormones called androgens become active and
stimulate oil glands in your skin, increasing oil production. This, in turn, clogs pores,
causing pimples and blackheads. Hormonal changes that occur during your period
or when you start or stop taking birth control pills can also cause an acne flare-up.
In some cases, however, certain birth control pills are prescribed as a treatment for
acne.
Stress. Although stress doesn't actually cause acne, it will potentially aggravate this
or any other skin condition you may have.
Diet. Dermatologists aren't sure whether or not what we eat plays a critical role in
acne. Some experts do believe, however, that food allergies can trigger acne
outbreaks.
Washing your face too often. This can aggravate the skin, causing acne to occur.
Using greasy skin care products and oily cosmetics. Any product that clogs oil ducts
may cause acne.
Medications. Acne can be a side effect of some drugs, including barbiturates,
seizure medication and steroids.

What are the causes of Heavy Menstrual Period?

Lets take a look at the most common causes of menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding:
1. A hormonal imbalance during adolescence or menopause is the most common cause of
heavy menstrual bleeding. During adolescence after girls have their first periods, and for

several years before the onset of menopause when menstruation ceases, our hormones
levels are fluctuating which often leads to excessive uterine bleeding during our periods.
Its often possible to treat menorrhagia caused by hormonal imbalances with birth control
pills or other hormones.
See also: Very Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

2. Uterine fibroid tumors are another very common cause of excessive menstruation. Its
important to understand that fibroid tumors are usually benign (non-cancerous) tumors
that often occur in the uterus of women during their thirties or forties. While the cause of
uterine fibroid tumors is unclear, it is clear that they are estrogen-dependent. Several
surgical treatments are available for treating fibroid tumors of the uterus including
myomectomy, endometrial ablation, uterine artery embalization, and uterine balloon
therapy, as well as hysterectomy. Non-surgical pharmacological treatments for fibroid
tumors include GnRH agonists, and oral contraceptives. Some women find natural
progesterone to be an effective treatment for uterine fibroid tumors. Often, when
symptoms are not severe or troublesome, a wait and see approach is taken. Once
menopause occurs, uterine fibroid tumors typically shrink and disappear without
treatment.
See also: Fibroid Tumors

3. Cervical polyps are small, fragile growths that begin in either the mucosal surface of the
cervix, or the endocervical canal and protrude through the opening of the cervix. The
cause of cervical polyps is not clear; however, they are often the result of an infection and
many times associated with an abnormal response to increased estrogen levels or
congestion of the blood vessels located in the cervix. Women most commonly affected by
cervical polyps are those over the age of twenty who have had children. A simple out
patient office procedure that removes the growth, along with antibiotics, is the usual
treatment for cervical polyps.
See also: Cervical Polyps

4. Endometrial polyps are typically non-cancerous, growths that protrude from the lining of
the uterus. The cause of endometrial polyps is unclear, although they are often associated
with an excess of estrogen following hormone treatment or some types of ovarian tumors.
Treatments for endometrial polyps include hysteroscopy and D&C. A pathology lab will
evaluate endometrial polyps for cancer following removal.

5. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of one or more organs that affects the uterus,
fallopian tubes, and cervix. PID is, most often, a sexually transmitted disease; however, it

sometimes occurs following childbirth, abortion, or other gynecological procedures. The

recommended treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease is antibiotic therapy.
See also: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
6. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when cells in the cervix become abnormal,
multiply out of control, and damage healthy parts of the body. The human papillomavirus, or
HPV, is the cause of over ninety percent of all cervical cancers. Treatments for cervical cancer
include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
7. Endometrial cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the uterus or the endometrium (the lining of
the uterus) multiply out of control and damage to the uterus and other organs. While the cause of
endometrial cancer is unknown, it is known that women diagnosed with this type of cancer tend
are usually over fifty, often have endometrial hyperplasia, or many times use hormone
replacement therapy (HRT). The first treatment for endometrial cancer is usually a hysterectomy,
possibly followed by chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments.
See also: Uterine Cancer FAQs
8. IUDs or intrauterine devices used for contraception are a potential cause of heavy menstrual
bleeding or menorrhagia. Women who experience prolonged or heavy periods while using the
IUD should have the device removed and choose an alternate method of birth control.
See also: Possible Health Risks of the IUD
9. Bleeding disorders occur when it is hard for a person to stop bleeding. While there are several
types of bleeding disorders, the most common type in women is von Willebrand Disease or
VWD. Treatments for von Willebrand Disease involve the release of stored clotting factors in the
blood, or in extreme cases the replacement of the clotting factor with IV treatment or with
prescribed nasal spray.
See also: Bleeding Disorders FAQ
Is it Okay to Take a Shower After Workout?
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Are you a workout monster? If you love to exercise so much, whether for fitness or
for muscle improvement, you better know some risks of too much exercise. This
includes straining, muscle cramps, injuries and all sorts of accidents may happen
during exercise.
But what about post-workout activities? Do you have less worries after workout? Do
you go straight into a cafeteria for some break or you go straight to the shower
room? If you have a habit of taking a shower after workout especially cold bath,
think again because it certainly pose some risks.
In this short post, I will tell you some of the health hazards of taking a bath after an
strenuous exercise. Let me discuss it in full detail.
Should we take a shower after hard physical activities?

Health Risks of Cold Shower After Workout

Whether you are an athlete or just any level of fitness guru, there is only one common thing that
makes people do after workout and that is to take a shower. So is it okay to take a shower after
workout? Is this habit comes with health risks?
I remember a friend that usually plays basketball every afternoon. He played one
game with his friends and after that, he took a shower due to other commitments.

After an hour of refreshing clean up, he fell down to the floor and went straight into
comatose.
After three days, he died. The doctors said that the cause of death was triggered by
a quick shower after an intense workout basketball. I just couldnt remember the
exact name of the disease but the incident truly happened.
So what does science have to say about this mystery? In general and in proper way
of exercise, experts suggests that you do warm up exercises to prepare your body
for the upcoming physiological stress. After that, exercise also requires cooling down
routines to signal the end of a workout.
Medically speaking, when we workout, your heart rate increases which works double
time to pump oxygen-rich blood into other parts of your body especially to different
parts of muscle groups.
Exercise will trigger lactic acid build up in the muscles which is mainly due to the
lack of oxygen. In this process, your body will require more energy in the form of
glucose to meet its needs. When this occurs, your body temperature will increase
regardless of the intensity of your workout.
A hot shower (which is a usual habit by athletes after workout) after
trigger smooth blood flow all over the body, helping your skin glows
muscle aches. In contrast, cold shower will immediately cood
temperature and your heart rate. Interestingly, studies suggests that
after workout also increases blood circulation.

exercise will
and relieves
down your
cold shower

Cold shower will inhibit lactic muscle build up so you wont feel some burn after
workout. Cold shower also lessens your risk of muscle inflammation and pain caused
by intense exercise.

So is it Safe?
Not exactly! There is one important thing to do before you plunge in either hot or
cold shower you need to cool down. Cool down as Ive said earlier is a basic but
most important routine in any workout regimen. Not practicing any cooling down
method would mean disaster to your health.
Cooling down routines will help your heart rate back to normal, as well as your body
temperature. Experts suggests a cool down session of at least 20 minutes per
session of any types of workouts. Plus, you dont need to shower into a very hot nor
an icy cold water. Either way would dilate your blood vessels, which will make you
prone to sudden stroke and heart attack, which my friend suffered.

Summary

Exercising is a good way to get in shape and be fit. I understand that you need to
clean up after an intense workout. However, you need to consider the risks involved
in taking a shower in a post-exercise situation. You need to rest for a bit before
plunging into a mid range temperature water to avoid any health risks.

2012-12-13 21:40:50
Source: http://www.healthtalkbuzz.com/2012/12/is-it-okay-to-take-shower-after-workout.html