Hey there,

It’s Monday, and this week I have a very special menu for you: Sweating 

I’ve meticulously created this menu, selecting each dish based on its flavor and nutritional content. I hope you are hungry, because it’s time to get served.

Enjoy!

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Starter 🥗 

Why so sweaty?

Summer = sweating season. However, we don’t only sweat because of the warm weather. There are numerous reasons why we sweat, including physical activity, spicy food, anxiety, illness, and sometimes for no reason. So why exactly do we sweat? 💧 

Main 🥙 

Why we sweat

What is sweat? A mixture of water and small amounts of electrolytes, pheromones, bacteria, and released toxins.

Why do we sweat? Sweating is your body's natural cooling mechanism. 🆒 Your sweat glands release water onto the skin's surface as your body temperature rises. Sweat then evaporates, cooling both your skin and the blood beneath it.

Sweating benefits: Sweating can

• improve overall wellbeing.

• reduce soreness and improve the recovery process.

• protect against bacterial strains known to cause illnesses.

• help eliminate heavy metals from the body.

• remove industrial chemicals like BPAs and PCBs (found in plastics).

Fun fact: Sweat doesn't actually smell. Sweat smells because of bacteria.

Dessert 🍰 

How to sweat safely

Sweating may be healthy and normal. Still, you can take steps to manage sweating and make it more comfortable.

How to manage sweat safely:

• Wear light layers of breathable clothing 👕 (remove layers as you heat up).

• Swap out sweaty clothes regularly (for example, socks, t-shirts, and underwear) to avoid impure skin.

• Drink enough water 🚰 with electrolytes to replenish lost fluids.

• Use a deodorant or underarm antiperspirant to reduce odor.

• Take showers 🚿 

Snacks 🥜 

Dad Joke of the Week

A Friendly Reminder

A Deep Question

What do you need less of in your life?

You aren’t satisfied yet?

Here are my ingredients and personal recommendations for you:

• 🎙️ Podcast: Why do we sweat? 

• 📚️ Books: The Joy of Sweat & Sweat

• 📑 Articles: The health benefits of sweating & What is sweating

Thank you for being here 💝 

Looking forward to serving you next week.

Much love from cologne,

Benji