Clinical Information For the Treatment Of Sweat Problems
What Is Sweat Problems?

Sweat Problems - Basics
Several conditions can cause sweat issues, whether it be a lack of sweat or excessive sweating. Night sweats and hot flashes are common symptoms of menopause, causing a sudden sensation of heat in one area or on the entire body. Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which the body overproduces sweat, even in cool environments. Excessive sweating that occurs on the feet, armpits, or hands and has no clear cause is termed primary hyperhidrosis. Secondary Hyperhidrosis occurs as a symptom of another medical issue and can affect other parts of the body. Some medical conditions linked to hyperhidrosis include hyperthyroidism, cancer, heart disease and anxiety disorders, to name a few.
Anhidrosis occurs when the body does not produce sweat, even when in extreme situations. This is problematic because when the body does not sweat, it can become overheated. Factors such as dehydration, burns, the use of certain medicines and certain genetic disorders can cause anhidrosis.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for sweat problems.
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Which Tam Healing and Tongren Therapy Protocols Apply To Sweat Problems?

Sweat Problems - Tam Healing and Tongren Therapy Protocols
Tong Ren Therapy is the energy healing/medical qi gong aspect of the Tam Healing System. The areas of focus for sweat problems that we would use in Tong Ren techniques form the basis for our acupuncture treatments as well. Generally you would mix these primary points with points specific to the patients underlying TCM pattern and then our tuina (medical massage) would be largely focused on these points as well.
The following Tam healing and tong ren therapy protocols may be used with sweat problems:
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Formulas and Products @ Our Store Associated With Sweat Problems
The Following (3)Formulas TCM Herbal Formulas May Be Useful For Sweat Problems
Bai Hu Wan (White Tiger Decoction)
Clinical Usages
- In 6 channel theory, Yang ming channel heat or the "4 bigs" - big thirst, big sweat, big thirst, big pulse - accordingly, fever, thirst, profuse sweating, aversion to heat.
- Many symptoms may fit the larger pattern, may arise with advanced diabetes, certain immune issues such as the flu, common cold, bronchial asthma, and a range of digestive issues such as gastritis.
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
Diagnosis must be precise - avoid in stomach and spleen deficiency cases, those with true cold and false heat, and in pure exterior conditions.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Formula)
Clinical Usages
- Coldness of the limbs, borborygmus with loose stools or diarrhea due to spleen yang deficiency.
- Spontaneous or easy sweating, general fatigue, changes in appetite due to spleen qi deficiency.
- Pale complexion and preference for warm food or drinks due to spleen yang and qi deficiency.
- Shortness of breath and noticable lack of desire to speak may present if both spleen and stomach qi are weak.
- This formula is also commonly used for prolasped organs.
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
- Use with caution for yin deficient patients.
Sheng Mai Yin Wan (Replenish Pulse Pills)
Clinical Usages
- Dry mouth, dry skin, dark or scanty urine from yin and fluid deficiency.
- Fatigue, shortness of breath, and spontaneous sweating.
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
- Use with caution for patients that present with heat signs.
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