207 Why You Sweat

The Body Nerd Show

Sweating is an absolute superstar when it comes to keeping our bodies healthy and happy. Not only does it regulate our body temperature, but it also protects the skin against infections and helps clear out environmental toxins and cellular waste.

I’m 100% pro-sweating. So much so that I have a sauna bag that I use a few times a week, that heats up to a toasty 160˚F!

But let's face it, sweating gets a bad rap. You might feel embarrassed or self-conscious about how much you sweat when in reality, it's a completely normal bodily function with amazing benefits. By understanding the science behind sweating, we can embrace and appreciate it even more.

Whether you're someone who's worried about sweating too much or you're simply interested in learning more about how your body works, this episode is for you!

You’ll learn:

• Why we sweat
• How it boosts immunity and helps clear the body of toxins
• And why you should embrace your body’s ability to regulate temperature

All the links:

• Human Elimination of Organochlorine Pesticides: Blood, Urine, and Sweat Study. Biomed Res Int. 2016
• Physiology of sweat gland function: The roles of sweating and sweat composition in human health. Temperature (Austin). 2019
• The in Vitro Immune-Modulating Properties of a Sweat Gland-Derived Antimicrobial Peptide Dermcidin. Shock. 2016.
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