What Causes Sweaty / Dry Hands & How To Get Rid Of It? – Dr. Berg

Sweaty palms are a symptom of what’s called sympathetic dominance.

Timestamps:
0:00 The causes of sweaty palms (and dry palms too)
0:30 This is what’s behind sweaty palms
1:24 And this is why you get dry palms

I explain what the differences are between sweaty palms and dry palms, and their causes.

If you have sweaty palms it’s a condition known as palmar hyperhidrosis. It’s a sympathetic dominance situation. Let me explain.

There are two parts of your autonomic nervous system: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic is the fight or flight part and is involved in controlling certain glands including your sweat glands.

So, what can you do about sweaty palms? Realize that this is a case of overactive adrenals. Anything you can do to help your adrenal glands is a good thing.

There’s another condition called POTS, and a symptom is when you get up too quickly and feel dizzy. This is also a situation of sympathetic dominance. A person who startles easily, or who can’t tolerate stress, likely has sympathetic dominance. A key vitamin that supports your sympathetic nervous system is B1 (thiamine).

Another treatment that seems to work well is called iontophoresis. I’m not recommending a certain machine so please do your own research.

Now, as far as dry palms go, this has to do with a vitamin A deficiency. (Which will also cause dry eyes.) Instead of putting lotion on your hands, increase your intake of vitamin A. Cod liver oil, fatty fish, and beef liver are excellent sources.

Avoid foods that counter the vitamin A you’re consuming, such as sugar or refined foods that are messing with your liver or gallbladder. You won’t be able to absorb vitamin A very well. Or if you have a digestive problem like IBS, or any kind of inflammation in your gut could prevent vitamin A absorption.

Most lotions have alcohol or other solvents in them. Stop using them for a while to let your skin heal without the lotions drying out your skin. Try using vitamin E oil on your hands to help heal them.

Many people have this idea that they must be dehydrated if their skin is dry, but it’s usually low fats in the diet or they’re not absorbing the fats they do consume.

See how simple it is to fix your sweaty palms, or even dry palms too?

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching!

[WaveHeartSoulArt]

The shorter videos are more satisfying in my opinion, doctor. Always grateful for your support.

[rajaadawood]

Thanks Dr Berg 🙏💐 You did two informative videos today 👌 Two important research, just as you promised us last Friday 👍 such a great efforts Sir 🙋🏻‍♀️ I needed these lectures 🤗 Gratitudes 🌷🌿💕

[suchangburagohain]

My palms are sweaty
Knees weak
Arms are heavy

Do I have insulin resistance?
I am worried.

[howtomedicate]

Vitamin A deficieny you did it again. Make sure to eat enough of it guys! It is a really important nutrient! 😅

[JibHyourinmaru]

I have this disorder for more than 20 years now. only god what I ve been through! for those have this medical condition, join the facebook group called hyperhidrosis support group. you're not alone! hi5! ✋

[meksparrow]

Hi Dr, again thank you for your uploads and description box details. I really appreciate all your efforts and work to educate us. I enjoy watching all your videos- Love from Australia 💌

[sylvainster]

Loving this content! Keeping us on the right track daily, thanks Eric and wish you and Karen a great day!
✌🏼😎👍🏼

[mtngirlbunny]

Can you do a video to help with strategies to make progress for people with chronic fatigue so bad that they can barely leave the house, prepare healthy foods, shop, get to a naturopathic doctor, think clearly enough to read alot or research and who don't have a lot of income and don't have any family to help them? What would be your strategy for these people out here? How could you break goals or priorities into very small pieces?

[libertadya]

Hi Dr. Berg. Could you make a video on the use of niacin B-3 and Ketosis? What are the effects? Why does it increase the ketone levels? I used to take Niacin (Flush version) for high cholesterol as an alternative to traditional pharma treatments, now after almost 2 years into Keto, I decided to experiment with it. I do notice my levels of ketones spiking up the next day (i have taken it before going to bed), but I am not sure if it helps or not or what are the effects in general. I would love to hear your take on this subject. Thanks for all your videos and great products!

[rosiemorales]

Thank you Dr.Berg😉Thanks for explaining it all makes sense 😊

[Interestingworld]

Congrats on your 3 million subscribers. 😊💚

[rhondabailey]

After I spoon *all* the avocado out of its skin, I use what's left in the shell and on the pit as *The* best moisturizer 💚

[johnsonstringperform]

Regular soap breaks the lipid layer of the skin. Coconut based soaps area great alternative. Then make your own shin cream with olive, coconut and some red palm oil. I also add B2 and zinc. Super restorative and buffering.

[PhaseSkater]

I get dry palms whenever I go to Arizona and need lotion lol

[ranibegum]

I've this problem every year.. dry hands

[TMB]

My Hands are fine, My Feet sweat (I can't wear flip flops because I slide out of them :^))

[ramzielamine]

I have seen sweaty hand in hyperthyroidism

[itsagoodday]

Can you please do a video on what causes blue color on corner of lips?

[rayhanalam]

is it ok to take vitamin A tablets if you have high cholestrol, i am skinny, metabolical age is younger than actual, exercise regularly but in family genetics we have cholesterol issues. since vitamin A is to do with fats wondering if its ok to take it for someone like me?

[rashajawad]

Hi doctor thank you, can I ask you to talk about dark circles around eyes and what the correct treatment?