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Positive moves
When the challenge ahead is to revive a heritage, rebuild leadership, instill a sense of dedication to a larger number and fight commercial intentions of the developing world, being positive seems the toughest job in hand. Add to that dealing with the government laws, acts and procedures, a never-ending mesh of bureaucracy. "But like they say, fools enter where angels fear to tread," in her own words, Leela Samson has been an optimist throughout. The renowned Bharatnatyam dancer and the director of Kalakshetra, the oldest institution of performing arts in India, Leela has always been a part of its existence. First, as a student, now as its director. "When I was a learning bharatnatyam, I never imagined that I will head Kalakshetra some day. But now, I have signed more papers in the last five years than I needed to," says the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Academi awardee. In the city to perform at Tagore Theatre, to celebrate the 2nd Chandigarh Art and Heritage Festival, Leela Samson, the classical dancer and the director of KalaKshetra, both talk about giving chances. "Whenever I hear things like the younger generation not interested in preserving our tradition and heritage, I just tell them to give themselves a break. Let them do their little bit. We thought there would be no good singers after M S Subulakshmi and T N Krishnan, we are wrong. The younger generation of artists is not just interested in heritage, but pin reserving it too by institutionalising the works of the gurus," she adds. Call it her faith in young people or breaking the prejudiced Indian mindset that two things can't sit together nicely, Leela is out to bring good education and good art together with Kalakshetra. Running an institute for Fine and performing arts, two separate schools, one CBSE board and the other for under privileged kids to learn arts, she has struck a fine balance between creative process in education. "Not much is written or said about alternate institutes, neither alternate career education is encouraged in schools. The point we are trying to make with Kalakshetra is why wait till your engineering graduation to take up photography? Elective subjects should be give exciting combinations," she says. So does that mean a classical dancer can find his calling on the editing table in Bollywood? "Sure, both need good sense of timing." An artist class apart and performing at the various international stages, another question that amuses her is, foreigners imbibing our art and culture more than us. "I don't believe that there are better bharatnatyam, kathak or kuchpudi dancers abroad. We like to be over the top with certain things, so either we are never too critical or beat ourselves to death. Till we contribute towards our culture, we are doing fine."Even the so-called dilution of the Guru-shishya parampara fails to impact her. "Talent manages to come out with or without a guru," she says. Not averse towards the popular culture, she believes that heritage festivals like this one helps youngsters get in touch with who they are. "Lest we forget, we do have a problem of with expressing our heritage well. So, we should not forget that it comes embedded to the philosophy, culture, literature, nature and everything that makes us exist." Keeping the sanskaar intact, she means. nehawalia@tribunemail.com
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Wordsworth
A flying visit but Vajpayee finds time to soak in the Chandigarh air, a city he finds seductive. "It's the openness, greenery and lovely people that gives the city a seductive aura," he says. But then as the chairperson of the Lalit Kala Akademi, how does he rank the Chandigarh chapter? "It is one of the most vibrant akademis nationwide. It's doing well and we have plans for it," he says. But what's keeping him busy these days is his latest book Great Masters of India in which 13 greatest classical artistes are being featured. "The book has wonderful pictures of doyens of classical music and dance by Raghu Rai. It is going to be released on March 30 by Hari Prasad Chaurasia," says Vajpeyi. And next in the pipeline is a book on Ghalib and Kabir and a memoir. And, if you want a peek a book into his memoir then it has it all - the good, the bad and the ugly. "I have had my share of ecstasy, agony and weepy moments over failures. But then writing is a difficult vocation and failures are as important as successes to draw the fine line between success and significance," he says. — Parbina Rashid
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Art Aaj Kal
It's not easy being Jatin Das; cameras trailing his every move even though he keeps discouraging them, visitors eager to shake hands when his hands are stained in paint and turpentine and of course journos making a beeline for his sound bytes. But then again, he is Jatin Das and such minor hurdles do not deter him from unleashing either his brush strokes on the canvas or his brand of sarcasm he reserves for those 'artists in a haste'. And, we get the taste of both as he began the five-day art workshop orgainsed by the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi as part of the ongoing Chandigarh Art and Heritage Festival. "Art is hard work and there is no short cut to it," says Das as he fills up the canvas with sunshine yellow for the background. We did not see forms appearing on the canvas as the oil would take at least a few hours to dry for him to work on but it becomes the starting point of a conversation that would follow during the lunch break. "We have to earn our bread so let's work till lunch," he shoots as he positions his canvas in different directions. "Though most youngsters like to use acrylic as it is quick to dry, I still like to work in oil." We had heard this one before but what followed next was unexpected, "Even at 60, I refused to call myself an artist. I described myself as a painter who was trying to be an artist. Da Vinci was an artist, the mason who constructs a building is one or the carpenter who builds furniture is one. But these days anyone who has just passed out from an art college calls himself or herself an artist," he says. That sets the tone and the tenor of the interaction with the media that follows, "Let's talk about art education, let's talk about how art can evolve and let's talk about art in cities other than the metros and let's talk about how art can be a way of life." And, we let him do the talking! "Fifteen years ago, I exhibited in the auditorium of this Museum and the huge entry door I found was not appropriate to hold an art exhibition. Though Corbusier is a big name in architecture and he did a wonderful job, this one didn't work out just because it is a tropical country and we have lots of dust. I had to keep it half shut to protect my paintings," he says. But the point he makes through this incident is not just the inconvenience, but also one's ability to question everything. "He may be a big name but you should question why." Taking the cue we ask him when is he planning his next exhibition? "I just exhibited in May 2009. I won't exhibit so soon. This is another message you should give out -though I live off my paintings, I do not paint with the objective to sell them. A painter should paint first and then think about exhibition rather than plan an exhibition and then paint." Point taken. And when we all were digesting this, comes the last one, "Art camp like these ones are nothing but flirtations. The first art camp was organised by GR Santosh in the outskirts of Srinagar in which artists camped for one month, living together and working together. In the evenings there would be interactions with poets, writers and art connoisseurs and art evolved like that. What do you teach or learn in two days. But then artists are busy and so are the organisers. But understand this - painting is not a dhanda." Hello, anyone listening? parbina@tribunemail.com
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Birth control
It's convenient, safe and easy to deal with, from the patients of view. From the doctors; it's less complicated, a safer option for prospective mothers suffering from lifestyle diseases and of course legally safer. A shift of perception is being witnessed on the debate, whether cesarean is safer than a normal delivery. The number of cesarean cases might not have outdone the normal deliveries but have surely gone up. The figures albeit not baffling, are indicative of a trend that is gradually replacing a natural phenomenon. As Dr. Swapna Mishra, Gynacologist, Fortis, claims, "A decade back, there were around 15 per cent caesarean cases. Now 45 per cent deliveries of the total pregnancy cases are C-section." The cause for the change in preference is attributed to reasons other than just 'safety'. The foremost being, "It's a fast food generation. Girls don't want to tolerate the painful labour pains to deliver the baby, even when the case isn't complicated. They come with the mindset of undergoing a surgery, which isn't half painful as a normal delivery is," says Dr. Mishra. She adds that caesarean like any other surgical procedure might have some unwanted outcome later on too. However, in case of complications, caesarean is the only option left, adding to the count of C-section cases, "The primary reasons of which are physical inactivity and desk jobs. It's difficult for women, who are in 9-5 job to take out time to exercise, hence the complications result," informs Dr. Mangla Dogra, a city based gynecologist. Limited physical activity and less or no exercises also amounts lifestyle diseases like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, hypertension, which rises the risk level in normal delivery. As Dr. Anju Huria, head of the department, gynecology says, "There has been an increase of 15 per cent in the number of caesarean cases in past five years, lifestyle diseases accounting for a huge ratio." Also, because the c-sections have gone up in the first delivery cases, the chances of subsequent deliveries to be c-section are above 50 per cent. "Women by choice too go for c- section these days, ignorant of the fact that the probability of having the second child through a caesarean rises abysmally," adds Dr. Huria. She rues the fact that even the knowledge of slightest heart dipping makes the patient's family members anxious to decide in favour of a c-section. But what as per her what has lead to more c-sections these days is, women planning the family late, "Women delay marriage for the career purpose, which means delayed pregnancy. A lot of older women in the age group of 35-40 are getting pregnant." It is an age when people prefer risk free deliveries, since the likeliness of second chance is very less. In addition, the age factor can result in pregnancy complications. Dr. Dogra feels that to avoid any medico legal hassles, doctors too at times suggest the c-section, "Doctors play a little safe by preferring a caesarean over a normal delivery when the case seems complicated." Whatever be the reason, the fact remains that c-section is gradually becoming the preferred mode of delivery, "Especially in the higher strata of society," adds she. ashima@tribunemail.com
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No kidding
Funded by Cancer Research UK and carried out by the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies, partly based at Nottingham University, the research found that children whose parents both smoked were almost nine times as likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke as those in non-smoking families. "Many parents believe that smoking in only one room or when the children have gone to bed will somehow protect the children from exposure. It doesn't," said Prof. John Britton, who has contributed to the study. The research also showed that more than 20,000 chest infections, 120,000 bouts of middle ear disease and 200 cases of meningitis in youngsters are also thought to be linked to the effects of second-hand smoke both inside and outside the home. The study called for increases in the price of tobacco, measures to tackle tobacco smuggling and illegal trading and investment in media campaigns targeted at young people. Cigarettes should also be taken off display in shops while packaging should be made generic and standardised, doctors said. Other suggested measures include cutting down exposure to images of people smoking in the media, with films and television programmes, which show gratuitous smoking classified as adult viewing, and stiff penalties for those who sell cigarettes to under-age youngsters. "All parents want the best for their children, yet many are making their kids breathe a toxic fog of tobacco fumes which only damages their health," said Betty McBride, director of policy and communications at the British Heart Foundation.
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Sweat it out
Dr KM Kapoor, cosmetic surgeon and senior consultant in Fortis hospital, Mohali, says that some people sweat more than the others because everyone's body chemistry varies. The human body has around two million sweat glands, which produce up to 3.5 litres of perspiration in a day. "Excessive perspiration is a result of excessive response on the part of the sweat glands," says Dr Kapoor. Some individuals sweat profusely around nose and upper lip when they take in spicy food. There are others who automatically sweat in excess, during activities that call for acute concentration like examinations. Palmoplantahyperhydrosis or sweating around the palms and soles of the feet occurs in these people. This is also because the palms, soles and underarms have more sweat glands per mm. Medical experts use the term hyperhydrosis to classify those suffering from foul body odour. Strangely, people with unpleasant body odour are unable to smell their own body odour. For sweating , advises Dr Kapoor, "Lose weight, if overweight, wear loose cottons, sit in a well-aired environment, and avoid stimulants like spicy foods, tea, coffee or alcohol." For body odour he says, "You must bathe at least twice a day, taking care to wash the underarms and genital areas with soap. Keep areas hair free, change sweaty clothes immediately and do not wear them again without washing. Use a deodorant for body odour and an antiperspirant for excessive sweating . Do not wear stale clothes soaked with a perfume. The smell gets worse. Avoid garlic, curry powder, methi, hing, in your diet. Talcum powder is useful for mild sweating ." In case of severe sweating , certain medical treatments can also be done. Reveals Dr Kapoor, "Botox is effective and is an FDA-approved modality for the management of hyperhidrosis of the underarms, palms and soles. The effect is gratifying and lasts for about 6 months. Local anaesthesia may be required for treating the palms and soles", he adds. When used to treat Hyperhidrosis, botox injections should necessarily be administered by a specially trained physician who is familiar with the procedure. The patient can go in for as many doses as required provided the intervals between the doses are strictly regulated. anujaj@tribunemail.com |
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Poor sleep patterns are likely to drive adolescents at the center of social networks to use drugs, thereby increasing their vulnerability, says a study. Principal researcher Sara C. Mednick, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the VA San Diego Healthcare System, pointed out the spread of one behaviour in social networks — in this case, poor sleep patterns — influences the spread of another behaviour, adolescent drug use. Mednick said: "This is our first investigation of the spread of illegal drug use in social networks. We believe, it is also the first study in any age population on the spread of sleep behaviours through social networks." Mednick and colleagues James H. Fowler, UCSD Department of Political Science and Nicholas A. Christakis, Harvard Medical School, discovered clusters of poor sleep behaviour and marijuana use that extended up to four degrees of separation in the social network. — ANI
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Dress circle
Frieda Pinto in a Christain Dior made more news than in the Slumdog Millionaire at the Oscars. Some applauded her choice; rest criticized her for not sporting an Indian designer's creation, Frieda grabbed the limelight in whichever way. But those not in the pro Frieda's 'costume club' in fact were a little unaware of the actual situation, "Frieda had a strategic tie up to wear only Christian Dior at the Oscars. If any Indian designer had approached her, she would have worn his creations. The Oscar costumes were not out of choice but as per a business deal," reveals Rakesh Aggarwal, ace fashion designer who has designed for almost all present day Bollywood beauties and his close friend, Frieda Pinto. Rakesh has to his credit all the major fashion shows in India, including the obvious Wills Lifestyle and Lakme Fashion Week. The facts about Freida's dress code didn't surprise us as much as facts about Rakesh's own life. He begins with the most baffling one, "Coming from a conventional Marwari family based in Adilabad, a small town in Andhar Pradesh, becoming a fashion designer meant nothing more than a tailor," says Rakesh, who was in city on Saturday to present his collection at the IPL fashion show. The real life drama began, "Without informing my parents, I took the entrance exam of NIFT and topped it. And then I ran away from my home at the age of 16 to make my career in the fashion world with just few thousand rupees in my pocket that my sister helped me with." What followed it was, struggle to survive in Delhi, competing with the best lot and passing from the institute as a topper. Life has taken many turns since then. Hailing from a small town to being friends with all the page 3 socialites (Queenie Dhodi tops the list) and Bollywood celebrities, and now gearing up to have a chain of stores in India, Rakesh can't ask for more. "As a person, I haven't changed. The small town boy mentality will always be intact. I don't use friends to gain publicity." His terms with Bollywood help him get celebs like Lara Dutta and Sri Devi for his shows at LFW. That brings us to the debate whether Bollywood actors should walk the ramp or be showstoppers. "There is nothing wrong with it, if the celebrity can carry off the theme well." He says that Lara Dutta was taken because she suited the semi- couture and retro themes, "I could have taken just any beauty since I am friends with all, but I prefer Lara over the rest. She had the kind of body and demeanor I was looking for." For the fourth consecutive time, Rakesh has been featured by the Vogue magazine as one of the top ten designers of India. It also indicates that list of fashion designers of India include much more than the likes of Rohit Bal, J.J. Vallaya and Manish Malhotra. "The list has names of six budding and young designers," he informs. The change can be attributed to the expanding market. "Besides the usual bridal wear, people want a designer dress for every occasion, be it family function or a Page 3 do." His Optimism was at best when he said, "10 more years and we will be at the level of Milan Fashion week, which has been there since a century." And all he wishes for is an active participation in the "mission". ashima@tribunemail.com
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Art attack
The city beautiful reverberated with multi cultural activities as the second Chandigarh Arts and Heritage festival got off to a majestic start on a melodic note at the Tagore theatre on Sunday. An absorbing vocal recital by Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, a mushaira, ghazal concert and a play kept the art lovers engaged besides the IPL. Raga recital
The acclaimed Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar commenced his recital with the detailed exposition of the oldest raga Shree. After the inauguration by Justice Mukul Mudgal and Ram Niwas, IAS, Pandit Kushalkar delineated the raga form through a reposeful alaap before doling out the Bada kahyal with a bandish Gajrva baaje re which melted into a drut lya set to teen taal and a taraana. Similarly he delineated raga Shankra and later raga Basant with alaap, vilambat and drut compositions. Soulful ghazals
The Pracheen Kala Kendra organised a special concert at Randhawa auditorium to pay musical tribute to its founder legendary Madan Lal Koser, the artist of the evening was renowned ghazal singer from Lucknow Krishna Nand regaled the audience with his soulful gayaki. Krishna Nand commenced the concert with a melodic composition of Salim Kauser 'Mein khayal hoon kisi aur ka', Ahmed Faraz's famous composition Dost bannker bhi nahi. He established a romantic aura with rendition of Anwar Allahabadi's classic qalaam Aasman se utara gaya… in his mellifluous voice. A Lucknow based poet's (Rajiv Rai) ghazal Jahan mein aadmi jeeta hai mga came next. Krishna's voice was soft and his modulation was excellent for ghazal singing. Potent poetic composition of city-based poet Sushil Hasrat Kitna aasan dil lagana ho gaya and O dil todke jane wale by Hafiz Jalandhari were well received by the audience. International fiesta
International mushaira held at Haryana Niwas.Yeh behtar tha ke mein darya hi rehta, Samandar ban kar tanha ho gya hoon by Holland based poet Asad Mufti or Aaj gustakh huyi jaati hai kyoon baade naseem.. by Rajbir Deswal IPS and Mein roya pardes mein bheega ma ka pyar or ghar se maszid hai bahut duur and many more from Nida Fazli took the Haryana Urdu Akadmy's International mushaira to spectacular level. Eminent poets of International recognition enthralled the scant but receptive audience. Besides Nida Fazli, Asad Mufti from Holland, Shahid Mahauli, Malik Zada Manzoor, Rajbir Deswal IPS, Muzzafar Hanfi, Dr Rana Ganuari, Kishwar nahid from Pakistan, MP Chand, Shamasa Tabrezi and above all Padmashri KL Zakir spelt magic of poetic recitations. |
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Body Wise
The bulky part of food that isn't broken down by enzymes in the small intestine is called roughage or fiber. It has little nutritional value, but fiber's bulk prevents constipation, minimizes intestinal disorders and keeps our digestive tract in prime working condition. It provides a type of weight training for the muscles that make up the digestive system. Also people with a high-fiber diet may have lower cancer rates and lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Almost all dietary fiber comes from plants, particularly legumes, whole fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and bran. Meat and dairy products contain no fiber, and refined grains have had most of their fiber removed. There are two types of fiber found in food: insoluble and soluble fiber. l
I nsoluble fiber- Insoluble fiber doesn't dissolve in water. This fiber increases the bulk of the food. It is found in whole grains, seeds, fruit, legumes, cellulose and lignin. l
Soluble fiber- Soluble fiber is found in fruit, vegetables, seeds, brown rice, oats, legumes and pectin. The type of fiber you digest determine the benefits. For example, a diet consisting of insoluble fibers may reduce your risk of colon cancer. Insoluble fiber passes through the body quickly carrying cancer-causing substances through the digestive tract quicker. Additionally, insoluble fiber helps to prevent or relieve constipation because it exits the body quickly. On the other hand, a diet rich in soluble fiber can help reduce the risk of stroke, control diabetes, prevent some cancers and avoid gastrointestinal disorders. Soluble fiber can also help lower your blood cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular (heart) disease. Your body needs a regular dosage of 30-40gms of fiber to keep in good health. If you eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables and three servings of whole grains each day, you'll come close to your fiber needs. Some good examples of fiber-rich foods include: Legumes (beans, lentils, and peas), vegetables, fruits, brown rice and whole grains (wheat, oats, and barley). FIBER AND WEIGHT LOSS
While people who diet keep a tab on calories, fat and even carbohydrates, one thing that's often missing from their weight management plans is fiber. People think fiber simply aids in digestive health and though fiber is not the cure for weight control but when combined with a nutritious diet, it can help you lose weight. l
Acts as an appetite suppressant. Fiber food absorbs water, causing it to swell. This gives a nice feeling of fullness that many weight loss programs do not provide. l
Helps reduce blood sugar swings. Fiber gives a steady release of sugar into the bloodstream, reducing hunger pangs, headaches and fatigue produced by rapid drop in blood sugar. l
Helps reduce the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Fiber slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose entering the bloodstream. l
Fiber helps reduce the absorption of fats as it can actually impair the ability of the body to absorb sugars and fats. Fiber helps moves fat through our digestive system faster so that less of it is absorbed. l
This means you can actually consume these foods occasionally and still lose weight by keeping insulin low and allowing the body to continue the fat burning process. l
Overweight individuals usually consume their food quickly. Fiber food takes longer to chew and automatically slows down the speed of consumption. l Fiber is found in nutrient rich foods. A fiber-rich diet is more likely to be a healthy diet than a diet low in fiber. This is because fiber is found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds - all of which are ideal for healthy weight loss. Therefore, by upping your fiber intake, you automatically increase your chances of reducing weight and adopting healthier eating habits. When increasing the amount of fiber in the diet, a few precautions should be taken. First, fiber intake should be increased gradually to avoid problems such as bloating, gas and constipation. When increased slowly, most of these fiber side-effects can be prevented. Also, drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation. Eight glasses of liquid are recommended a day because fibrous foods draw water from the intestines. Eat a variety of high-fiber foods to receive the benefits from both the water-insoluble foods and the water-soluble foods, including raw vegetables and fruits with the skins. When possible, consume high-fiber carbohydrates such as an apple instead of low-fiber carbohydrates like those found in apple juice. kalrasachin@hotmail.com |
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Spice up l Weekly exfoliation with scrubs helps to remove dead cells and this itself makes the skin look youthful. It boosts the skin's cell renewal process. In fact, the youth of the skin depends on the efficient renewal of healthy new cells. Due to advanced skin-care techniques, it has been possible to formulate products and incorporate ingredients that have greater age-control benefits. The use of scrubs and grains for exfoliation thus helps to delay aging signs, as it speeds up the cell-renewal process. l
Moisturised make-up products, rather than powdery ones, are more suited, as they give the skin a softer look. Colours and tones are equally important. Avoid strident, or harsh lip colours, as they tend to "age" the face. Very pale shades are also unsuitable, since they drain the face of
colour. l Your choice of colours makes a real difference. Beige or peachy foundations may be suitable, while corals and a sharper pink can be used on the lips for a youthful look. Experiment with a subtle range of colours. You should not hesitate to try out new shades and colours. If you colour your hair, avoid jet black. This actually tends to age the face more. Keep your mind open to new ideas. That is the only way of discovering what suits you best. l
For the youthful look, stay away from heavy foundations and look for a matte finish on the skin. For normal to dry skin, first apply a liquid moisturiser on the entire face. Then comes the foundation, which should be applied in two stages. The first is to camouflage dark spots, or patches, if any. The colour of the base should be as close to your natural skin tone, as possible. Apply this on the darker areas and blend. Apply it carefully around the eyes too, blending it well, specially at the inner corners. The texture of the foundation should be very light, with a creamy, but fluid quality. This would give the skin a translucent look. A lighter toned foundation can be used around the chin and mouth, if there are hollows. Light tones help to camouflage shadows, as they 'lift' the particular area. l
Make-up that imparts a golden glow makes the skin look youthful. One should also take special care with make-up at night, when bright lights tend to drain colour from the face. We have introduced Pot of Gold Foundation to give the skin a golden glow. It contains real 24 carat gold, along with other extracts of rose and sandalwood. It gives the skin a smooth porcelain finish, with the golden glow of youth. It also helps to produce an even colour tone, with a natural radiance. l
First outline the lips with a lip pencil of the same shade as your lipstick. This helps to define the lips and gives a more youthful look. Fill in with colour, using a lip brush. Avoid very dark colours for lipsticks as they have an ageing effect. l
Avoid browns. Stay away from matte lipstick and go for glossy and shimmering lips. Go for shades of red, like cherry, rose, plum and red itself. l
Applying eyeliner and mascara makes one look younger. Use brighter colours for eye shadow. l
Take daily care of the skin around eyes, which begins to show age earlier than other parts of the face. The skin around the eyes is thin and delicate. It lacks oil producing glands. An under-eye cream should be applied daily and removed gently with moist cotton wool after 15 minutes. Get adequate sleep. Puffy eyes and dark circles detract from a youthful look. l
Fringes are in, so go for a light fringe, or a fringe that is swept to one side, with shoulder length hair. Curls and waves at the lower end will give you a younger look. |
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The day also bought literary giant Ashok Vajpeyi to the city, first to take part in a book launch session organised by Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi and then to inaugurate the art workshop organised by the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi.
Smoking has always been hazardous to health but now it has emerged that passive smoking has a devastating effect on kids, claimed a study.
You look gorgeous and feel great but how do you smell? It's true that we sweat more than usual in hot weather, while exercising or when feeling anxious. Sweating is the body's way of cooling down. But in some cases, the sweat is produced far more than what is required to maintain constant body temperature, leaving one feeling itchy and smelly. Nothing to worry as the problem which is called hyperhidrosis in a medical term is treatable. The treatment takes just about 15-30 minutes to get rid of this problem.