Re: Sweating

Prisoner at War said:

JayDee said:

I don't sweat very much at all when I work out and from what I
understand, sweating is the best way to detox. Should I be concerned
about this?

Quoted message said:

Thanks
- JD

I seem to sweat more than anyone else in my whole gym -- even fat
folks on cardio sweat less than me -- and I've always wondered what's
up with that. I mean, I sweat very easily anyway, even just going up
a few flights of stairs. I've always wondered if I've benefited from
that condition. I wonder if there's any truth to what you say --
"detox"?? Apparently, in addition to trace amounts of urine, sweat
also contains a lot of electrolytes and Vitamin C...but why would the
body want to get rid of the good stuff???

Apparently sweating is a good thing, its a sign of good health. As to
losing the good stuff thats a good question.

John

runsrealfast said:

Apparently sweating is a good thing, its a sign of good health. As to
losing the good stuff thats a good question.

John

I swear, I see people who run faster and/or longer distances than me
hardly sweating, whereas I'm sweating and huffing and puffing (though
even now at 35 with flat feet and a herniated disc I can still run six
minute miles at 230-lbs.).

Maybe it's necessary to lose the good stuff for some reason of
metabolism...the body is weird like that, real Rube Goldberg way of
doing things....

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Quoted message said:

runsrealfast said:

Apparently sweating is a good thing, its a sign of good health. As to
losing the good stuff thats a good question.

John

I swear, I see people who run faster and/or longer distances than me
hardly sweating, whereas I'm sweating and huffing and puffing (though
even now at 35 with flat feet and a herniated disc I can still run six
minute miles at 230-lbs.).

Maybe it's necessary to lose the good stuff for some reason of
metabolism...the body is weird like that, real Rube Goldberg way of
doing things....

Count it as a blessing.

You may be carrying a lot of water.
Water processing is good. Yes, you have to replace c and b complex and
potassium / magnesium / calcium.

Many die without a sweat.

Prisoner at War said:

runsrealfast said:

Apparently sweating is a good thing, its a sign of good health. As to
losing the good stuff thats a good question.

John

I swear, I see people who run faster and/or longer distances than me
hardly sweating, whereas I'm sweating and huffing and puffing (though

They're not heating up as much as you are, which could be because they
aren't exerting themselves as much, or because they handle heat better
(larger runners don't handle heat well)

Cheers,
--
Elflord

On Aug 30, 11:04 am, Prisoner at War <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

runsrealfast said:

Apparently sweating is a good thing, its a sign of good health. As to
losing the good stuff thats a good question.

Quoted message said:

John

I swear, I see people who run faster and/or longer distances than me
hardly sweating, whereas I'm sweating and huffing and puffing (though
even now at 35 with flat feet and a herniated disc I can still run six
minute miles at 230-lbs.).

Maybe it's necessary to lose the good stuff for some reason of
metabolism...the body is weird like that, real Rube Goldberg way of
doing things....

Remember that sweat does evaporate. They might be sweating but you
don't notice it.

Or

They are wearing clothing that wicks away the sweat and makes it
appear they are hardly sweating.

Besides whoever said that runners are super healthy?

John

Elflord said:

Prisoner at War said:

On Aug 30, 12:49 pm, runsrealfast <[email hidden]> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Apparently sweating is a good thing, its a sign of good health. As to
losing the good stuff thats a good question.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

John

Quoted message said:

I swear, I see people who run faster and/or longer distances than me
hardly sweating, whereas I'm sweating and huffing and puffing (though

They're not heating up as much as you are, which could be because they
aren't exerting themselves as much, or because they handle heat better
(larger runners don't handle heat well)

I can second that. I hate the heat. i'm 5'11'' 200lbs (DING! where's
Dan Patrick?) and really struggle when its in the upper 90's. I do
better in colder whether than guys that a faster than me in the heat.

John

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Elflord said:

Prisoner at War said:

runsrealfast said:

Apparently sweating is a good thing, its a sign of good health. As to
losing the good stuff thats a good question.

John

I swear, I see people who run faster and/or longer distances than me
hardly sweating, whereas I'm sweating and huffing and puffing (though

They're not heating up as much as you are, which could be because they
aren't exerting themselves as much, or because they handle heat better
(larger runners don't handle heat well)

Cheers,

Fat people don't handle heat as well. Lean, muscular people handle heat
very well as they have more surface area and less insulation value.

--
Keith

On Aug 30, 10:54 am, Prisoner at War <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I seem to sweat more than anyone else in my whole gym -- even fat
folks on cardio sweat less than me -- and I've always wondered what's
up with that. I mean, I sweat very easily anyway, even just going up
a few flights of stairs.

Others may be breathing more (panting?) which is another way the body
loses heat.

--
Ron

Prisoner at War said:

JayDee said:

I don't sweat very much at all when I work out and from what I
understand, sweating is the best way to detox. Should I be concerned
about this?

Thanks
- JD

I seem to sweat more than anyone else in my whole gym -- even fat
folks on cardio sweat less than me -- and I've always wondered what's
up with that. I mean, I sweat very easily anyway, even just going up
a few flights of stairs. I've always wondered if I've benefited from
that condition. I wonder if there's any truth to what you say --
"detox"?? Apparently, in addition to trace amounts of urine, sweat
also contains a lot of electrolytes and Vitamin C...but why would the
body want to get rid of the good stuff???

For the most part, it's an individual thing with quite a variation
among the population.
However, it is something to consider in a bigger context. It can be a
symptom of heart insufficiency of a very minor nature at this point.
If you can do so, it would be interesting to see how long after you
quit exercising that it takes for your heart rate to return to normal
resting rate. It should be almost instant, like 15"-30". If it take
you fifteen minutes, that would be an abnormal sign that might be
worth mentioning to your doctor. Again, it would probably suggest a
minor heart problem at this time at most.
Some folks simply have more active sweat glands than others. They
sometimes chose to have the sweat glands disabled in the hands so they
won't have a wet handshake.

Have you consulted a doctor? If so, has your thyroid been checked?

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Quoted message said:

Prisoner at War said:

JayDee said:

I don't sweat very much at all when I work out and from what I
understand, sweating is the best way to detox. Should I be concerned
about this?

Thanks
- JD

I seem to sweat more than anyone else in my whole gym -- even fat
folks on cardio sweat less than me -- and I've always wondered what's
up with that. I mean, I sweat very easily anyway, even just going up
a few flights of stairs. I've always wondered if I've benefited from
that condition. I wonder if there's any truth to what you say --
"detox"?? Apparently, in addition to trace amounts of urine, sweat
also contains a lot of electrolytes and Vitamin C...but why would the
body want to get rid of the good stuff???

For the most part, it's an individual thing with quite a variation
among the population.
However, it is something to consider in a bigger context. It can be a
symptom of heart insufficiency of a very minor nature at this point.
If you can do so, it would be interesting to see how long after you
quit exercising that it takes for your heart rate to return to normal
resting rate. It should be almost instant, like 15"-30". If it take
you fifteen minutes, that would be an abnormal sign that might be
worth mentioning to your doctor. Again, it would probably suggest a
minor heart problem at this time at most.
Some folks simply have more active sweat glands than others. They
sometimes chose to have the sweat glands disabled in the hands so they
won't have a wet handshake.

I googled "sweating absence" and found this:

Medical Encyclopedia: Sweating - absent

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003219.htm

Alternative names
Decreased sweating; Anhidrosis

Definition

An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because
sweating allows heat to be released from the body. The medical term for
absent sweating is anhidrosis.

Considerations

Anhidrosis sometimes goes unrecognized until a substantial amount of heat
or exertion fails to cause sweating.

Overall lack of sweating can be life threatening because the body will
overheat. If the lack of sweating happens in a small area only, it is
usually not as dangerous.

Common Causes

* Neurologic disorders such as Guillain-Barre syndrome
* Skin diseases that block sweat glands
* Congenital disorders including as ectodermal dysplasia
* Some drugs
* Trauma to sweat glands
* Burns
* Dehydration

Home Care

If there is a danger of overheating, take a cool shower or sit in a cool
bathtub and drink plenty of fluids. Remain in a cool environment. Move
slowly during hot weather. Avoid heavy exercise and hot foods.

Call your health care provider if

Call your health care provider if you have a general lack of sweating or
an abnormal lack of sweating when exposed to heat or strenuous exercise.

What to expect at your health care provider's office

The doctor will perform a physical exam. In emergencies, the health care
team will perform rapid cooling measures and give you fluids to stabilize
you.

Your doctor may ask you questions about your symptoms and medical history.
You may be given drugs to cause sweating.

You may be asked to wrap yourself in an electric blanket or sit in a
sweatbox while the health care team watches your body's reaction.

A skin biopsy may be done.

Update Date: 4/16/2007

Updated by: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University
of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Quoted message said:

Have you consulted a doctor? If so, has your thyroid been checked?

It may be genetic adaptation to cold climates. Do you have very thin
hairs, larger nose ? In that case your body may use more energy for
heat production than ATP (muscle energy) production. It has a nice
"side effect" of increased longevity since heat production doesn't
generate that much reactive oxygen species ...

But it may be also a sign that your body is under some sort of stress
from dying cells like if you suffer from sleep apnea or supplement
with larger amounts of Omega-3 PUFAs ...