Don’t say no sweat, say yes sweat, as sweat is cool! It’s an amazing way our body regulates temperature and cools itself. The glands in our skin release water, which evaporates off us, then cools us off.

Experts explain how muscles heat up during exercise, which calls for more sweat/perspiration. If we didn’t sweat, we wouldn’t be able to release heat and we’d likely die.

In the summer, I love the humidity and exercising outside to sweat even more. We lose a lot of body fluid through sweat, which can be detoxifying. According to a report from Michigan State University (MSU),

“Small amounts of toxins are released in sweat. Most of sweat is made up of water, but there is a minor removal of heavy metals and BPA plastics. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification. A person’s overall nutrition likely has a greater impact on body detoxification than sweating because good nutrition supports healthy organ function.”

If you’ve ever accidentally tasted your sweat, you know it’s salty, because in addition to water, sweat contains sodium, plus other minerals and electrolytes.

Experts tell us to stay hydrated and avoid super excessive heat during these hot summer months. So drink your water. Add a splash of juice for a refreshing post-workout thirst quencher.

“Sweating during exercise usually means you are reaching a level of exercise that promotes cardiovascular health. Some evidence suggests that sweatier people are getting a more intense workout, and more fit individuals sweat sooner and more profusely. But tremendous variation in the timing and amount of sweat across individuals makes those claims unreliable,” says MSU. “Instead, focus on reaching a level of exercise in which sweat actually shows up, rather than measuring the timing or amount.

“Stop exercising if you experience unusual symptoms, such as dizziness or nausea. And drink water throughout the day, not just when you think you need it. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic drinks, which can amplify the effects of dehydration.”

MSU adds that we should replace our lost electrolytes with drinks or foods that contain them. Fresh juices (instead of chemical sports drinks) can supply plenty of potassium to refresh your system, including mangoes, pomegranates, and bananas.

Some summer juicing recipes for energy would include: mono watermelon or watermelon mixed with jalapeno, lemon or lime. And potassium-rich melon juices like honeydew and cantaloupe all summer to stay hydrated.

We can sweat for more reasons than exercise and hot weather. Nervousness, fever, and being in a sauna can bring on an internal downpour. Sometimes people have a treatable medical condition called hyperhidrosis, where they sweat excessively.

But for most of us, sweat is natural, wonderful, and cleansing. Embrace it, then relish your well deserved shower!

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Yes sweat!