Sweating: The Natural Language of Health

Since I was a child, I learned that sweating was cleansing for the soul . At home, we always talked about steam baths, hot towels, sunbathing, and exercise as ways to let the body breathe. Over time, science confirmed what natural wisdom had always known: sweating is one of the most vital functions for maintaining health .

The power of sweating

Sweating isn't just a reaction to heat or exercise. It's a natural cleansing mechanism . Through sweat, the body eliminates water, mineral salts, urea, and small amounts of heavy metals and cellular waste. Every drop that comes out is a way to release what we no longer need.

When we sweat:

• Circulation and the lymphatic system are activated .

• The pores are cleansed and the skin is oxygenated.

• The load on the filter organs (liver and kidneys) is reduced .

• Vital energy and emotional well-being are stimulated .

Sweating is a balancing act , a way for the body to communicate, “I’m functioning properly.”

What happens when we don't sweat?

A body that doesn't sweat is a body that accumulates waste . When pores are blocked or the body can't eliminate toxins this way, they seek other outlets: bad breath, acne, fatigue, headaches, or fluid retention.

Not sweating frequently can cause:

• Lymphatic sluggishness.

• Dull or congested skin.

• Liver and kidney overload.

• Increased susceptibility to infections or inflammations.

It's as if the house were closed without ventilation: the air stagnates. Sweating is like opening the windows of the body.

The myth of bad smell

Sweat itself does not smell bad . Body odor occurs when bacteria on the skin break down the compounds in sweat, especially in areas where there is poor ventilation (armpits, feet, groin). However, when the body is clean internally, sweat has a mild, neutral odor .

Bad odor is actually a reflection of internal toxicity : the more loaded the body is, the stronger the odor will be. Therefore, it is not about covering it up, but about purifying it .

The enemies of sweat: antiperspirants, creams and perfumes

Antiperspirants block pores to prevent sweating. This not only disrupts the natural cleansing function, but also introduces substances the body doesn't recognize:

• Aluminum

• Parabens

• Alcohols

• Synthetic fragrances

These substances are absorbed through the skin and accumulate in the lymphatic and glandular system, altering hormones and even affecting the mammary and thyroid glands .

Synthetic creams and perfumes also suffocate the skin , preventing it from breathing and disrupting its natural balance. What seems like "self-care" can become an energetic blockage and toxicity .

How to help your body sweat healthily

• Use natural deodorants : alum stone, baking soda or essential oils.

• Practice steam and towel baths frequently.

• Exercise daily : walking, dancing or moving activates perspiration.

• Dry brush your skin before bathing to stimulate your pores.

• Hydrate with pure water and avoid soft drinks or artificial beverages.

• Avoid synthetic creams and cosmetics , prefer natural formulas.

Allow your skin to breathe, your body to eliminate, your energy to circulate.

Sweating is a way of cleansing, healing, and releasing . The body knows what it's doing. Blocking sweat is blocking the life that flows through the pores.

At Naturageo, we remind you that health is practiced every day , and every drop of sweat is a sign that you are alive, active, and purifying what you no longer need.

Naturageo Center for natural health and trophology

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