Why Do Some Feet Smell?


Updated 02/02/07 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Why Do Some Feet Smell?

Occasionally I get a question that I feel is relatively absurd and I thought this one fell into that category: Why do feet smell? After considering it more, I realized it wasn't as weird as I thought and actually a good question. Why do some feet smell? So here it is. Did you know that feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body? 250,000 sweat glands per foot to be exact. As the Read more

Is It Unhealthy to Wear Antiperspirant While Exercising?


Updated 05/12/12 7:10 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

Does Antiperspirant Cause Breast Cancer?

Exercising and sweating go hand-in-hand, and since no one wants to be known for their stinky BO, for many gym-goers, gliding on antiperspirant is just like slipping on a sports bra — it's something you just don't forget. Sweating is a natural process though, and when you're working out, it's your body's way of keeping you cool and preventing heat exhaustion. Some say sweating also releases Read more

Why You Sweat More Than Your Exercise Buddy


Updated 01/26/12 4:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 26 comments

Why Some People Sweat More Than Others

You're trucking along on the treadmill and as you reach for a towel to wipe off the perspiration on your forehead, you can't help but notice the guy to the right who's sweating so much. It looks like he jumped in a river. Why is it that some people sweat like crazy and some are barely glistening? First off, sweating is the body's way of cooling itself off and maintaining a healthy temperature. Read more

Sweat It Out For Healthy Hair


Updated 11/23/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Your Workouts Benefit Your Hair

You might think that sweating it out can be harmful to your hair, but you should start thinking of your workout as part of your beauty routine. Most of us know that eating a well-balanced diet helps make for a healthy mane. But it hadn't occurred to me that hair could also reap beauty benefits from working out until celebrity stylist, educator, and fitness buff Natasha Sunshine introduced me to Read more

Boxing For Beginners: Notes to Prepare You For the Ring


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Boxing For Beginners

While working out at Crunch gym, I heard a woman hiyahing and turned to find her mightily kicking and punching her (padded) trainer. Her toes were taped, her mouthguard was in, and boy, her sweat glands were working. A rush of adrenaline combined with visions of Million Dollar Baby inspired me to talk to Crunch trainer Casey Mallo about what to expect as a beginner boxer and why you should Read more

Health Junkie: Hormones and Chemicals Released Due to Exercise


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Hormones Released After Working Out

Ever wonder what is going on chemically in the body while you sweat it out at the gym? The euphoric feelings during and after exercise, as well as the muscle soreness that might just come a day later, don't just appear magically. Your body is made up of millions of chemical reactions, which result in different physical and mental feelings. Take a look at some of the top hormones and chemicals Read more

DrSugar Explains Hyperhidrosis, aka Excessive Sweating


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 0 comments

How Can I Treat Excessive Sweating?

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's explaining the condition known as hyperhidrosis, aka excessive sweating. Even though Summer is winding down, it's still quite warm in many parts of the US, which inspired an explanation on excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis in medical terms. Hyperhidrosis can be a difficult condition to have and for some can be quite embarrassing or cause social Read more

This Body Butter Is Good Enough to Eat


Updated 08/04/11 4:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Farmhouse Fresh Hello! Yellow Shea Butter Cream Review

It's rare that lotion impresses me, and generally I'm very happy to stick with the basics: good oils, plain cocoa butter, etc. But I'm obsessed with this Farmhouse Fresh Hello! Yellow Shea Butter Cream ($30). It's an unassuming little glass jar that looks like it should hold preserves, but what's inside is actually a riot of amazing smells (and hydration). It smells so good that it even makes Read more

Why I Wear Men's Deodorant


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Worried About Aluminum in Your Antiperspirant? Try Men's Deodorant

Allow me to preface this piece by saying that I'm not some tree-hugging hippie who doesn't shave her legs. Confession: I am more eco than not, but when it comes to the products I slather on my body, I am very mindful of what gets absorbed into my body through my skin. In terms of deodorant selection, it's been an on-going dilemma — do I go the all-natural route and opt for the aluminum-, Read more

DrSugar Answers: Why Suddenly So Sweaty?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

Increased Sweating During Exercise?

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I used to never sweat as much as I do now that I started working out. I am now 21 years old and recently started working out; when I would exercise at a younger age, I would not sweat as much. What does that mean? — Suddenly Sweaty First, I’d like to commend you on initiating an exercise program! Read more