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.

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:

• Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Sweat Problems