What Are the Health Benefits of Sweating?
Explore the multifaceted role of sweating, from its fundamental function in regulating body temperature to its therapeutic potential in supporting overall well-being and reducing chronic diseases.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
When your body temperature rises, sweat glands release water at your skin’s surface, which quickly evaporates and cools your skin and the blood underneath
In traditional Persian medicine, sweating is used for both preventive care and disease treatment
Sweat glands secrete antimicrobial peptides that help restrict the growth of various mic…
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