Meteoropaths accurately predict the arrival of highs and lows. Then their head aches, breaks in bones, they feel terrible. Do you have that too? Welcome to the club for patients suffering from meteoropathy, which is hypersensitivity to changes in the weather.
- Do you suffer from meteoropathy?
Dr. Paweł Błaszczyszyn from the KOMED Natural Medicine Clinic in Warsaw: A bit like that. My head hurts when the pressure drops sharply.
- I must also have meteoropathy, because when rain is announced on TV, my knee or elbow hurts.
That's right,breaking bonesis one symptom of meteoropathy.
- Will the symptoms of meteoropathy get worse? Does the metric matter?
Of course, the older a person gets, the more sensitive to weather changes. Young people do not feel much discomfort because of this. I would relate it to the vital force that we lose with age.
- What is meteoropathy?
It's sensitivity or, as some say, allergy to weather changes. Each of the factors that make up the so-called atmospheric conditions: temperature, pressure, air humidity, wind, amount of light. But we only talk about meteoropathy when one or more of them interfere with our daily lives.
- Many people suffer from this?
Probably a third of us. As much as 70 percent meteoropaths are women. Sometimes very young, but most often between 45-50 years of age. Interestingly, after the age of 50, men become meteoropaths more often.
- Is being exposed to the weather related to hormones?
To a large extent, yes. The greater the disturbance, the stronger the reaction to the vagaries of the weather. And because women are subject to monthly cycles and so-called hormonal storms - during pregnancy, during menopause - they are most often meteorites. In addition, most women have low blood pressure, which also increases sensitivity to the weather. In men, hormonal fluctuations are milder.
- Apparently, changes in the weather make people prone to depression feel worse?
It's true. Optimists are much less meteoropaths. Optimism is like an armor - it prevents stress orweakens its destructive effect. A person with high vitality is more resistant to external stimuli. People with heart disease, rheumatism, asthmatics, ulcers, and diabetes suffer much more when air temperature and humidity change.
- How does the lifestyle and place of residence affect these ailments?
Professor Jpian Aleksandrowicz used to say that "exercise replaces many drugs, but no drug can replace exercise." A hardened, fit and well-nourished city dweller will probably not be a meteoropath. He smokes, drinks. That is why it is less important where you live and more important how you live and respect your own he alth.
- Can meteoropathy be cured effectively?
Not quite, but we can reduce our sensitivity to the weather by toughening up and leading a so-called hygienic lifestyle. We can also fight the symptoms of meteoropathy. If they are the result of temperature changes, I would recommend warm compresses, clothing that protects against moisture, and even wearing a bandage over the sore joint. Sometimes it also helps to take aspirin to relieve pain.
Worth knowingThe World He alth Organization recommends that you spend at least 30-50 minutes outside every day, without a break, and not, for example, three times a quarter of an hour. Such a "mass" dose of fresh air, natural light and movement also immunizes us against negative perceptions of weather changes. In sudden weather changes, avoid coffee and strong tea, fatty meats and cheeses.
- How else can you alleviate the effects of the aura?
Massage or proper nutrition will help. Massage improves blood circulation and metabolism. Equally important is an easily digestible and wholesome diet, rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C, E and B, and microelements. You have to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, fish and poultry. In case of sudden weather changes, I advise you to avoid coffee and strong tea, fatty meats and cheeses. You should drink a lot and a little more s alt to raise your blood pressure. When it comes low, it is worth drinking coffee with milk and sugar, eating a small piece of dark chocolate. In the case of the boom, let's use green vegetables, legumes, fish, bananas, dried figs, but this time avoid s alt. And if a strong wind blows, let us sweeten weak coffee or tea more. Let's drink fruit juices, s alt the dishes a little more than usual and again we can indulge in dark chocolate.
- Doctors sometimes advise taking homeopathic remedies.
I'm too. There are special kits for ailments related to the change of weather. St John's wort and pains relieve depressionjoints - horsetail. A desert herb called "devil's claw" (Harpagophytum procumbens) is such an excellent anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory agent. It soothes swelling, reduces joint stiffness, detoxifies the body and improves its immunity.
- When we feel sleepy, we like to drink coffee. That's good?
Depends on what. Very strong and bitter helps for a short time. Coffee with milk and sugar lasts longer. When drinking it, we should remember to replenish the magnesium deficiency. Instead of coffee, exercise will help. It is enough to exercise with the window open or take a 10-minute walk around the house. Alternatively, you can take an alternating cool and warm shower.
- What seasons are bad for meteoropaths?
Early spring and late autumn. This is because then the atmospheric fronts change most rapidly. But they are not the only ones to blame for our ailments. After all, we observe various weather anomalies more and more often, when suddenly, in the middle of winter, we have spring, and in summer it is hot like in tropical countries. It is also very bad for the sick. There are people who feel terrible in hot weather. First of all, I advise them to avoid the sun, drink plenty of mineral water, and take frequent baths that best suit them. If someone likes cold showers, take them as often as possible. I would not, however, persuade someone who prefers a warm shower or a sauna to join them.
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