• Hyperhidrosis , also known as excessive sweating, occurs when the nerve that controls sweating-the sympathetic nerve-is oversensitive and causes the overproduction of sweat. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Watch hyperhidrosis expert Dr. Malcolm Brock discuss a noninvasive, nonsurgical treatment for excessive axillary (underarm) sweating called microwave thermolysis. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating, even when the temperature is cool. (healthline.com)
  • As we head into 2023, hyperhidrosis awareness and education among healthcare providers is better than ever and now's the time to use our Clinician Finder to locate the best excessive sweating care you can and to use the exclusive coupon codes we've got for you (keep reading) so you can handle whatever comes your way next year! (sweathelp.org)
  • Idiopathic hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that happens for no clear medical reason. (healthline.com)
  • When the natural process of sweating is affected by certain medical conditions this gives rise to excessive sweating, a condition called hyperhidrosis. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is caused by a number of reasons including hormonal changes, endocrine imbalances, chronic medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, obesity as well as certain medications. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • Compared to other forms of treatment, some of which are very lengthy and sometimes unpleasant - such as tap water iontophoresis for the treatment of hyperhidrosis on the palms of the hands and feet - Botox treatment for excessive sweating is definitely a quick and very successful alternative. (belladerma.de)
  • However, in the case of hyperhidrosis, as excessive sweating is called in medical terminology, the causes should always be clarified before treatment in order to rule out more serious diseases. (belladerma.de)
  • Thoracoscopic sympathectomy is a surgical procedure to correct hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. (social-anxiety.com)
  • When excessive sweating is localized it is referred to as primary hyperhidrosis or focal hyperhidrosis. (social-anxiety.com)
  • Excessive sweating involving the whole body is termed generalized hyperhidrosis or secondary hyperhidrosis. (social-anxiety.com)
  • This type of sweat is particularly troublesome because it's produced by the apocrine sweat glands and contains fat and proteins. (harcourthealth.com)
  • The body has 2-4 million sweat glands . (harcourthealth.com)
  • Surprisingly, the most concentrated area of sweat glands on the body is the soles of feet. (harcourthealth.com)
  • But unlike the armpits, the sweat on feet comes from the eccrine sweat glands. (harcourthealth.com)
  • The groin is one of only two other places outside of the armpits where sweat is produced by the apocrine sweat glands. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Scalp sweat is also produced by the apocrine sweat glands, which are in areas where there's an abundance of hair follicles. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Areas of the face have an amazing amount of hair follicles and eccrine sweat glands, which means excessive sweating is possible. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Read this: Sweat glands (apocrine glands) under t. (curezone.org)
  • Humans just have more sweat glands in certain areas. (healthline.com)
  • But sometimes, the nerves that activate your sweat glands send signals to these glands even when you don't need to sweat. (healthline.com)
  • sweat glands start making sweat. (akronchildrens.org)
  • But the next time you get a whiff of yourself after running around outside and want to blame your sweat glands, hold on! (akronchildrens.org)
  • And when you reach puberty, special hormones affect the glands in your armpits - these glands make sweat that can really smell. (akronchildrens.org)
  • The sweat glands under the device act as a pump that push sweat into a microchannel," explains team member Jonathan Reeder. (physicsworld.com)
  • There are over 2 million sweat glands in the body and the majority of the most effective sweat glands, called the apocrine glands, are found in the underarms, which is why we sweat more from here. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • Over-the-counter antiperspirants containing 10-25% Aluminium Chloride work by temporarily blocking sweat glands. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • This is primarily used for excessive sweating affecting the hands and feet, which are submerged in shallow basins containing water, and an iontophoresis device delivers a low intensity electrical current through to the sweat glands. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • It is unclear as to how this works however one theory suggests that the electrical impulses thicken the outer layer of the skin, which blocks the secretion of sweat from sweat glands. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • It delivers focused electromagnetic energy through a hand piece, which penetrates to the areas where sweat glands reside. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • Heat is generated within the treatment area, which destroys the target sweat glands. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • The procedure involves dividing the nerves that supply the sweat glands and should only be used in cases affecting the hands and armpits. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • Also called prickly heat, this rash develops when sweat glands are blocked and sweat accumulates under the skin. (greatist.com)
  • In normal horses, sweating is initiated by stimulation of sweat glands, which are activated by nerve signals (neurotransmitters) called catecholamines. (aaep.org)
  • In addition, microscopic examinations of sweat glands in anhidrotic horses show abnormal changes in their cellular structure. (aaep.org)
  • This research suggests the condition is more likely a problem with the sweat glands and their response to nervous signals, rather than a lack of nervous signal production. (aaep.org)
  • Alternatively, many veterinarians suspect alterations in endocrine (hormone) stimulation of sweat glands. (aaep.org)
  • The sweat glands in your hands, face and armpits are controlled by nerves in your chest called the thoracic sympathetic nerves. (nuffieldhealth.com)
  • Hands, feet, armpits, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the high number of sweat glands in these areas. (social-anxiety.com)
  • Scaling of the skin may lead to obstruction of sweat glands, resulting in thermoregulatory complications. (medscape.com)
  • Fibers that secrete acetylcholine (cholinergic fibers) include all preganglionic fibers, all postganglionic parasympathetic fibers, and some postganglionic sympathetic fibers (those that innervate piloerectors, sweat glands, and blood vessels). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The most common place a person is likely to experience excessive sweating is the armpits. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Unlike the armpits, the groin area is typically covered up all the time, which limits airflow that evaporates sweat. (harcourthealth.com)
  • In this way, the armpits, the face or also the areas in the neck that are very prone to sweating can be treated. (belladerma.de)
  • If you would like to know more about the possibilities of Botox treatment for excessive sweating under the armpits or on the hands and feet, please contact us and arrange a non-binding consultation in Berlin Mitte or Berlin Charlottenburg. (belladerma.de)
  • This area is particularly prone to emotion-related sweating. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Men who are involved in heavy physical labor and outdoors activities are prone to heavy sweating as are those who work out frequently in the gym. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • Wear a T-shirt barrier between your jacket and your skin, if you're prone to sweating. (ehow.com)
  • Just adjust your little one's layers if they're sweating without other symptoms and move on. (healthline.com)
  • Read on to learn more about common and less common causes of night sweats, along with potentially serious symptoms to look out for. (healthline.com)
  • Symptoms of TB disease in other parts of the body depend on the area affected. (cdc.gov)
  • You've asked the internet about your itchy underarms, and now you're sweating over cancer symptoms. (greatist.com)
  • Myelofibrosis is a life-threatening bone marrow problem which is manifested by the following symptoms: enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), severe itching, fever, night sweats, weight loss, bone pain, or unusual tiredness or weakness. (drugs.com)
  • Clinical data were available for 405 cases, in which pain, vomiting and sweating were the most common symptoms. (who.int)
  • 3) described the clinical symptoms associated with scorpion stings among children in the Jerusalem area. (who.int)
  • Also common was compensatory sweating in physical areas other than theoroginal area of concern. (social-anxiety.com)
  • Do you have a problem with underarm sweat? (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • The MiraDry procedure is a safe, non-invasive, FDA-proven treatment for lasting improvement to underarm sweating. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • Shower with an antibacterial soap to help reduce bacteria in the underarms and dry the area thoroughly afterwards with a clean towel each time. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • the areas of the hand innervated by the median nerve often are reported to be dry and shiny in persons suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • As the sweat evaporates off your skin, you cool down. (akronchildrens.org)
  • When sweat evaporates from the body, it removes excess heat from the body, and we cool down. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • A shower can provide relief and help eliminate any odor that may result from groin sweat. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Excessive sweating around the male genitals can cause much discomfort and embarrassment especially if there is a bad body odor that accompanies it. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • Sometimes excessive sweating and the accompanying bad odor and jock itch can be treated by improving your hygiene routine, bathing at least twice a day and by wearing cotton undergarments that are not tight around the groins. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • Many people opt out of lunchtime workouts to avoid the annoyances of packing a gym bag and figuring out how to return to the office sweat and odor free. (phillymag.com)
  • With familial benign pemphigus, vesicles and erythematous plaques with overlying crusts typically occur in the genital area, as well as the chest, neck, and axillary areas, as shown in the images below. (medscape.com)
  • It's important to keep an eye on excessive sweating no matter where it occurs. (harcourthealth.com)
  • It occurs most often during the summer months, as did the original sweating sickness. (wikipedia.org)
  • Night sweats have been linked to GERD , which occurs when the muscle that usually keeps your esophagus closed doesn't work properly. (healthline.com)
  • Sweating occurs as a normal response to warm temperatures, activity, and nervousness or fear. (healthline.com)
  • In deep sleep, some babies may sweat excessively and wake up wet with sweat. (healthline.com)
  • Sufferers complain of sweating excessively irrespective of weather, and circumstance, and the bacteria in skin and hair often give rise to an unpleasant odour. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • Hyperhydosis or excessive sweating can occur either all over the body or also in few areas as seen in your case. (curezone.org)
  • Hyperhydosis or excessive sweating can occur eithe. (curezone.org)
  • But this sweating can also occur during the night. (healthline.com)
  • Many horses are considered to have hypohidrosis, or the reduced ability to sweat. (aaep.org)
  • You can also use antiperspirant towelette to control sweating for up 4-7 days. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Antiperspirant towelettes may also be a solution, but only if they are approved for use in the area. (harcourthealth.com)
  • If you notice more sweat, it's usually just a sign that it's time to start using a deodorant or antiperspirant. (akronchildrens.org)
  • The following tips are designed to help you remove sweat stains from clothing. (professorshouse.com)
  • Fortunately, you can effectively remove sweat stains from your suit jackets at home. (ehow.com)
  • But if you've ever experienced excessive sweat then you've probably wondered how to stop sweating , or at least keep it in check. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Stress can lead to excessive sweat production so be aware of circumstances that make you anxious and keep stress levels low. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • It can affect the nervous system where it may cause nausea and vomiting, restlessness, sweating, and muscle tremors at high levels. (cdc.gov)
  • Sweating sickness epidemics were unique compared with other disease outbreaks of the time: whereas other epidemics were typically urban and long-lasting, cases of sweating sickness spiked and receded very quickly, and heavily affected rural populations. (wikipedia.org)
  • While many groups welcome outsiders, they typically don't consider sweats to be commercial ventures. (mapquest.com)
  • Let's take a look at which areas of the body sweat the most and the causes behind it. (harcourthealth.com)
  • So the part of your brain that controls temperature, called the hypothalamus (say: hi-po-THAL-uh-mus), sends a message to your body, telling it to sweat. (akronchildrens.org)
  • The wearable device, which does not need a battery or wireless technology, can collect real-time data on sweat loss, sweat rate, chloride concentration and skin temperature. (physicsworld.com)
  • Our body is designed to sweat in order to help us regulate our internal temperature, especially during periods of excessive heat, exercise and even during illness. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • You should drink a lot of water and fluids to keep your body temperature low and decrease sweating. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • Additional rocks are added throughout the sweat to keep the temperature in the sweat lodge high. (mapquest.com)
  • The proteins make sweat thicker, and as it breaks down it mixes with bacteria. (harcourthealth.com)
  • A sense of heat, headache, delirium, rapid pulse and intense thirst accompanied the sweat. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sweat birds' want to leave the heat behind by buying second homes in cooler parts of the country. (yahoo.com)
  • Sweat birds' - or 'fire birds,' which Woudenberg prefers - ditch the heat and opt for a cooler experience in the summer by relocating north. (yahoo.com)
  • In the summertime heat and humidity and under pressure, sweat can cause some real damage and stains to your clothing. (professorshouse.com)
  • Fun in the sun can lead to a heat rash or hives triggered by heat and sweat. (greatist.com)
  • Evaporation of sweat dissipates as much as 65 percent of the heat produced during muscular activity. (aaep.org)
  • Some people think the ceremonial aspects of the sweat lodge experience make it easier to endure the heat for longer. (mapquest.com)
  • The heat inside the sweat lodge is generated from large rocks. (mapquest.com)
  • Sweating, while usually absent in classic heat stroke, is often present in exertional heat stroke [NIOSH 2016]. (cdc.gov)
  • When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly. (cdc.gov)
  • If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity, get into a cool area, or at least in the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint. (cdc.gov)
  • The most efficient way to beat the heat is to stay in an air-conditioned area. (cdc.gov)
  • Contact your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area. (cdc.gov)
  • If chronic sweating is a problem, seek advice from your doctor. (ehow.com)
  • Bacterial colonization in areas of excessive scaling may lead to chronic ear infection. (medscape.com)
  • Rest assured: While sweating at night - or in the daytime, for that matter - can affect anyone of any age, sweating in newborns and babies is common. (healthline.com)
  • What Causes Night Sweats in Men? (healthline.com)
  • Night sweats might happen because of nonmedical causes, such as working out, taking a hot shower, or having a hot drink shortly before going to bed. (healthline.com)
  • Night sweats can often be linked to one of these common causes. (healthline.com)
  • If your night sweats frequently interrupt your sleep and you need heartburn-relieving medication at least once or twice weekly, you may want to see your doctor. (healthline.com)
  • Certain medications could make it more likely you'll experience night sweats. (healthline.com)
  • If you believe night sweating relates to a medication you've recently started taking, let your prescribing provider know. (healthline.com)
  • They might recommend an alternative medication or methods of coping with night sweats, if sweating continues to disturb your sleep or have other negative effects. (healthline.com)
  • If your night sweats don't result from one of the above issues, your healthcare provider may want to rule out these less common causes. (healthline.com)
  • If your testosterone levels are low, you might experience night sweats. (healthline.com)
  • A. Vogel Hot Flush and Night Sweat Remedy 30 Tablets is a traditional herbal medicinal product that you can use to help provide relief from excessive sweating, hot flushes and night sweat. (clicks.co.za)
  • This A. Vogel remedy is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve hot flushes, night sweat and excessive sweating. (clicks.co.za)
  • In other words, palms are most likely to sweat when you feel stressed, nervous or embarrassed. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Everyone has experienced the dreaded pit sweat stain at some point in life. (harcourthealth.com)
  • As the proteins and fatty acids in sweat give it a further thicker and milkier consistency, this leaves a yellowish stain on clothing which leads to further distress. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • But since sweat is a biological stain, you definitely need to know a little bit about stain removal and clothing care. (professorshouse.com)
  • Don't allow the sweat stain to dry out altogether. (professorshouse.com)
  • Determine if the stain is from sweat or deodorant. (ehow.com)
  • If the stain has a yellow or greenish color and leaves the fabric feeling crispy, it was caused by sweat. (ehow.com)
  • Sweat is also known as perspiration (say: pur-spuh-RAY-shun), and it is made almost completely of water, with tiny amounts of other chemicals like ammonia (say: uh-MOWN-yuh), urea (say: yoo-REE-uh), salts, and sugar. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Since people sweat at different rates, it is very difficult to know how much fluid athletes lose through perspiration. (physicsworld.com)
  • Severe excessive sweating requires prescription-strength formulations which usually contain 30-45% Aluminium Chloride. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • In some cases, when you think your face is sweating it's actually scalp sweat that is dripping down to the face. (harcourthealth.com)
  • It's true that in rare cases, sweating can signal a health issue. (healthline.com)
  • Some Google Pixel Buds earbuds and cases are sweat and water resistant 1 , helping to protect them from inclement weather and intense workouts. (google.com)
  • then sweat more because they are nervous. (social-anxiety.com)
  • The driving dynamic that is at play with "sweating more because they are nervous" is ones internal critical script. (social-anxiety.com)
  • This content increases nervous system activity, and drives the adrenaline which drives the sweating! (social-anxiety.com)
  • The festival promises lots of high fives, a little sweat, and a deep chill. (7x7.com)
  • So don't worry about a little sweat - it's totally normal and everybody sweats. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Sweat electrolytes is a test that measures the level of chloride in sweat. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sweat chloride test is the standard test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). (medlineplus.gov)
  • People with cystic fibrosis have higher amounts of sodium and chloride in their sweat that are detected by the test. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A sweat chloride test result of less than 30 mmol/L in all populations means cystic fibrosis is less likely. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A small amount of colour agent is placed at the beginning of the microchannel, which dyes the sweat a shade of purple that corresponds to chloride concentration. (physicsworld.com)
  • The current gold standards for monitoring sweat are either absorbent foam stickers or the so-called body washdown method - which essentially involves collecting shower run-off. (physicsworld.com)
  • Easy, our absorbent Sweat Guard is designed to keep your carbon, aluminum and steel frame and components safe from corrosive sweat while mimicking your favorite spin class at home. (jaxbicycles.com)
  • Given what he sent Washington, there was little chance general manager Ryan Poles was going to let Sweat leave after half a season in Chicago. (cnyhomepage.com)
  • The oldest sweat lodge evidence dates back to 5 B.C. It appears that the Scythians, a nomadic group that populated today's southern Russia, constructed sweat lodges from poles and woven cloth. (mapquest.com)
  • Yeast also leads to sweating and jock itch and thus foods with high yeast content should be avoided as far as possible. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • Horses, like people, need to sweat for thermoregulation (cooling) during periods of hot weather, high humidity, and intense exercise. (aaep.org)
  • Sweating it out via regular exercise reduces the risk of high blood pressure by making the heart stronger, pumping blood with less effort and reducing the force on arteries. (fleetfeet.com)
  • Sweat itself is odourless, however when the proteins and fatty acids in fat become metabolized by bacteria on skin and hair. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • Because it is oxygen based it will be able to break down the proteins in stains from sweat. (professorshouse.com)
  • Stinky feet could be a sign of excessive sweating and bacteria build up. (harcourthealth.com)
  • Sweat isn't just wet - it can be kind of stinky, too. (akronchildrens.org)
  • It's the bacteria that live on your skin that mix with the sweat and give it a stinky smell. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Luckily, regular washing with soap and water can usually keep stinky sweat under control. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Horses are most commonly affected in area with hot, humid climates, such as in the southeastern United States. (aaep.org)
  • If the air is humid, sweat cannot cool the body as effectively, causing more bodily stress. (fleetfeet.com)
  • Those who have a weak immune system and suffer from diabetes or AIDS also have the problem of sweating and jock itch. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • Of course, this does not have to be true at all, but those who suffer from excessive sweating often also have a lowered self-esteem and are aware of the unattractive effect of excessive sweating. (belladerma.de)
  • ILLINOIS ( WGN ) - Regions blessed by large swaths of farmland can also be cursed with seasonal spikes in humidity thanks to "corn sweat. (kron4.com)
  • If your baby is sweating but usually doesn't sweat or doesn't sweat much, they might be getting a cold or have an infection. (healthline.com)
  • The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of daily physical training on serum and sweat zinc concentrations in professional sportsmen between October and December, during the competing season. (karger.com)
  • With respect to sweat zinc, it was in the same range both in controls and in sportsmen in October. (karger.com)
  • In December, however, sweat zinc was significantly higher in athletes as compared with the situation in October and with respect to the control group. (karger.com)
  • Excessive sweating around the male genitals can also be controlled by using anti-fungal sprays as well anti-per spirant sprays with aluminum and zinc. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • FILE - Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Atlanta. (cnyhomepage.com)
  • Controlling scalp sweat can be difficult since it's hard to apply products directly to the skin. (harcourthealth.com)
  • The sweat leaves your skin through tiny holes called pores. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Sweat is a great cooling system, but if you're sweating a lot on a hot day or after playing hard you could be losing too much water through your skin. (akronchildrens.org)
  • A watertight bond is formed to the skin at the inlet of the microchannel, and there is a very small outlet for air to escape as sweat fills the channel - transforming the patch into a robust watertight one-way valve. (physicsworld.com)
  • Once applied to the skin, sweat breaks down the particles in these antiperspirants into small particles which are the easily absorbed into sweat ducts. (femalefirst.co.uk)
  • It can further lead to rashes, itching and peeling of the skin in the area around the groin. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • For skin areas that cannot be treated otherwise. (belladerma.de)
  • Animals affected with this condition for long periods might have dry, flaky skin with areas of hair loss. (aaep.org)
  • Members of the study team had developed wearable sensors before, such as temporary tattoos to monitor trace metal in sweat or heart beats, brain waves and muscle contractions . (physicsworld.com)
  • Excessive sweating can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition that needs to be evaluated by a medical professional. (harcourthealth.com)
  • But if you think you have a sweat problem, talk to your parent or your doctor about it. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Botox does not only help with the appearance, also in the therapy against sweating the injection with Botox is a very effective option. (belladerma.de)
  • People may feel a tingling in the area, or a feeling of warmth. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Involuntarily, we perceive the signal in sweating people: Here we are confronted with someone who is afraid and excited. (belladerma.de)
  • It offers outdoorsy people more opportunities to do the activities they love throughout the year without worrying about, say, sweating through their favorite shirt. (yahoo.com)
  • For example, specific populations of visual neurons in an area of the brain known as the inferior temporal cortex fire more when people or other primates-animals with highly attuned and visual systems-look at faces, places, objects or text. (harvard.edu)
  • But while people may limit their sauna time to 20 minutes, it's not unusual to spend several hours in a sweat lodge. (mapquest.com)
  • For a glimpse into the type of work PeDRA does, watch this video with the Cerrone family discussing their journey with excessive sweating. (sweathelp.org)
  • Twenty years ago, work drove Cindy Woudenberg, a native Midwesterner, and her husband to the Phoenix area. (yahoo.com)
  • A mix of vinyasa and yin poses, this session will work up a sweat. (phillymag.com)
  • Productive treatment for social anxiety driven sweating and hyper-hidrosis integrates technique and core work. (social-anxiety.com)
  • This happens due to the growth of a fungus known as tricophyton rubrum which thrives in the moist and warm areas of the body such as the genital and anal areas. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
  • The robots can do pushups, crunches, chin ups, calf raises and back extensions, and just like us, they sweat during their workout. (zdnet.com)
  • Instructors Tunde Oyeneyin , Leanne Hainsby , Hannah Frankson , Susie Chan and Joslyn Thompson Rule reveal their tips and tricks for a sweat-free workout. (hellomagazine.com)
  • Dichlorvos is an insecticide which is used to control insects primarily in storage areas and barns. (cdc.gov)
  • The solution largely depends on where you're sweating and why. (harcourthealth.com)
  • In the United States, sweat lodges are largely associated with Native American tradition. (mapquest.com)
  • But the fatigue just hung on and I gained weight, my hands trembled, I had terrible sweats and flushing in the winter. (angelfire.com)