Feeling bad and getting headaches when the weather changes suddenly is commonly referred to as weather sensitivity.
< p>However, health problems can also be observed in absolutely healthy people if the air temperature jumped by 10-15 degrees in a day or sunny weather changed abruptly to storm winds and showers, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
How to help the body survive such changes and stay in working condition — read below.
What is weather sensitivity
Meteorological sensitivity is usually called the body's response to exposure weather factors. It can be sharp drops, strong winds or cloudy weather. Also, this term refers to the reaction of the human body to magnetic storms.
Another reason for the body's reaction to weather conditions can be a change in atmospheric pressure.
According to doctors, the cause of meteosensitivity can be a weakened immune system, the presence of chronic diseases — hypertension and cardiovascular problems, old age. And in fact, a person does not react to the weather itself, but to sharp fluctuations and changes.
How weather sensitivity manifests itself
Each person's symptoms can be individual and it depends on age, the nature of chronic diseases and the state of health at the moment.
Main symptoms:
- Joint pain
- Migraine or headaches
- Loss of appetite, nausea
- Fatigue, drowsiness, lethargy
- Dizziness, tinnitus, eye pain
- Sudden jumps in blood pressure
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases
- Heart rhythm disturbances
- Aggression, increased emotionality
- Nervos and mental spectrum disorders< /li>
How to survive during weather changes
The main advice of doctors is to reduce physical and psycho-emotional stress, get enough sleep, breathe more fresh air and eat right.
It seems that everything is simple? But alas, in real life, everything is much more complicated, since it is sometimes impossible to get enough sleep due to external factors and responsibilities, you can’t go out into the fresh air in the rain, and it’s impossible to get rid of loads, since there is work and family.
< p>And yet, if you regularly «break» when the weather changes, try to follow these rules.
1. Night sleep should be at least 7-8 hours. Set your own schedule for going to bed and waking up.
Some people find it more convenient to fall asleep at exactly 22:00, while others toss and turn until 24:00. Define your parameters and strictly adhere to them until the body gets used to them.
2. Before going to bed, do not scroll through social networks, do not watch TV, remove everything that can excite your nervous system.
Take a relaxing bath, drink a glass of milk or herbal tea, read a quiet book, turn on some soft music. For some, walking outdoors an hour before bedtime helps.
3. Try to eat a nutritious and balanced diet. It is not necessary to eat only raw vegetables — listen to your body.
And before going to bed, remove heavy and fatty foods from the diet — it will not allow your stomach to rest. If necessary, consult your doctor and add a vitamin complex.
4. Train your blood vessels. For this, regular visits to the sauna and a contrast shower in the morning are suitable.
5. Go outside for fresh air every day for at least 30 minutes. Even a trip to the store for bread will do — just go the farthest way.
Go out in the rain, wind, snow and frost — dress for the weather and go. This will help the body adapt to temperature changes.
6. Drink enough liquid. In addition to ordinary water, drink juices, herbal teas, compotes, fruit drinks.
7. For chronic diseases, go through regular check-ups with doctors, adhere to the treatment regimen and do not skip taking the necessary medications.
8. Don't forget to exercise in the morning. Let it be 10-15 minutes with light exercises, but you will immediately feel better. Do other sports too — the pool helps a lot.
9. Pay attention to your psycho-emotional state. Try to be less nervous about every occasion, avoid stress and conflict. Take up meditation, read more.