Health & Nutrition Health and Nutrition - February 2018.edcoan.ir | Page 107

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When is heavy
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our genes can determine whether you sweat a lot, but a sudden
change in your regular sweating may suggest an underlying
condition. The primary signal for perspiration originates in the brain
in response to a temperature-related or emotional cue, and then is
carried by the autonomic nervous system to the sweat glands in
the skin.
An overactive thyroid or other problems can make the
body overheat. Injuries to the nervous system, such as
diabetic neuropathy or a spinal cord injury, can trigger
sweating in the area of the damaged nerves.
Finally, chronic infections can trigger the body
to suddenly sweat, but this is often associated
with a fever.
And if you take medication for diabetes,
sweating could be a sign of low blood
sugar levels. Speak with your doctor
to review all your medications,
especially those you have recently
begun taking.
them thoroughly, particularly in
between your toes.
Apply a moisturizing cream to
the tops and bottoms of your
feet, but not between your toes.
Trim your toenails
straight across.
Wear socks and shoes whenever
you’re on your feet. Avoid
going barefoot.
Make sure your shoes fit well,
and check the insides for any
defects that could injure your feet.
If your feet feel cold, wear warm
socks. Do not warm your feet
with electric blankets, hot water
bottles, or heating pads.
Promote blood flow to your feet
by elevating them when you’re
sitting and not crossing your
legs for extended periods. Move
your toes and ankles up and
down for five minutes, two to
three times daily.