Meteoropathy – How to Deal With the Weather Changes |
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Meteoropathy refers to various symptoms and reactions in our body because of the weather changes.
Weather factors that affect our body include temperature, UV rays, humidity, wind, air pressure, rain, thunder and ionization effect.
Most affected are people in their middle ages, especially women, but anyone can be affected – from babies to older persons.
How some persons are affected by this condition can be seen in Mediterranean countries where the effect of cyclonal “jugo”, the most frequent variation of south wind in the Adriatic Sea, is considered as mitigating circumstance in criminal proceedings.
The Republic of Dubrovnik prohibited enacting laws during “jugo”.
Most Common Meteoropathic Difficulties
Meteoropathy can be especially dangerous for people with serious health problems because it can deteriorate their health or even lead to death.
Meteoropathy symptoms occur 24-48 hours before weather change especially in sensitive people and include:
- Depression
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Physical weakness
- Hypertension
- Increased sensitivity to pain in joints and muscles
- Worsening the symptoms of existing diseases
- Mood changes
- Tension
- Increased heart beat
This condition lasts for day or two and then the body stabilizes. Symptoms are the same despite the age of a person.
2 primary types of meteoropathy:
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Primary or basic meteoropathy affects healthy people and occurs as mood changes, body weakness or pain during weather change.
- Secondary meteoropathy occurs when existing illness is being deteriorated (high blood pressure, heart and lung diseases, inflammatory and degenerative disease of muscular-skeletal-joints system) due to weather changes.
Causes of Meteoropathy
Weather changes are caused by electromagnetic waves that affect hypothalamus in the brain. They indirectly increase the excretion of stress hormones, at the same time decreasing the hormone of happiness, endorphin, which leads to increased anxiety, irritation, headache and similar symptoms.
Decline of atmospheric pressure narrows blood vessels which causes high blood pressure, while decrease of atmospheric pressure spreads the blood vessels and causes low blood pressure.
Similar change occurs in bones and joints and causes increased pain.
It is also considered that one of the causes of meteoropathy is human alienation from nature. This is why people today are not as well adjusted to weather changes as before.
How to Decrease the Meteoropathy Symptoms
If you are suffering from meteoropathy you should regularly follow the weather forecast in order to prepare yourself for the upcoming changes and to avoid or ease the symptoms that occur.
Various herbs and natural food supplements can help. One should start taking them at least three days before expected symptoms occur.
Rhodiola Rosea
Studies show that rhodiola rosea lowers the stress level and at the same time has a calming and vitalizing effect.
Rhodiola restores physical strength, boosts memory and stress resistance, and prevents mood changes.
It is beneficial for heart weakness, arrhythmias, high or low blood pressure. Thanks to active ingredients it contains it decreases the levels of inflammations in the body.
When measuring the mental abilities of persons who are taking rhodiola preparations it has been concluded that rhodiola increases the work abilities, mental and physical, while postponing fatigue and decreasing exhaustion.
Rhodiola is recommended for chronic fatigue, depression, insomnia, headache, muscular pain, high blood pressure and tension.
Recommended dosage of rhodiola rosea extract is 288 - 680 mg per day.
Guarana
Guarana seeds extract (lat. Paullinia cupana) eliminates fatigue and stimulates central nervous system.
As natural stimulant, guarana is recommended for persons who are under stress and all others that want to reach their maximum when needed.
It is used to enhance cognitive functions and improve sport achievements.
Its effect is connected to high levels of caffeine contained in this plant.
Unlike coffee, guarana does not cause negative effects such as heart knocking and fast heart rate.
Guarana relaxes the muscles, decreases anxiety, protects neurons and stimulates sex desire. It is used as a heart stimulant and helps persons with low blood pressure.
Recommended daily dosage of guarana powder is 0,5 - 1 g.
Persons suffering from high blood pressure should consult their doctor before taking guarana.
Lecithin
Lecithin is recommended for persons who have painful joints, who have difficulty with moving and are sensitive to weather changes.
Lecithin also improves concentration while assisting the acetylcholine synthesis.
It can be found in the membranes of nerve cells. It directly stimulates memory, concentration and prevents dementia.
Persons sensitive to soya preparations should take 200 - 500 mg of lecithin per day, while others can take 1.200 mg per day.
Siberian Ginseng
Siberian Ginseng strengthens and stimulates the body.
Extract of Siberian Ginseng has adaptogen effect that has been proven as useful with meteorophats.
Its extract help the body to adjust to stress. This plant has been used for enhancing physical condition, work abilities, for increasing the general body resistance, for strengthening the heart, blood vessels and nervous system.
Recommended ginseng dosage is 200 - 300 mg. It can be taken for a longer period of time. Persons with high blood pressure should be careful when taking this preparation.
Herbal Teas
If you are suffering from meteoropathy you should always have at hand chamomile, sea buckthorn or citrus tea because they decrease nervousness, irritation and tension.
It is recommended to start drinking them few days before symptoms occur.
Valeriana tea is an excellent choice for those suffering from insomnia. Drink it in the evening. During the day be careful of its effects because it might make you sleepy.
In cease of dense fog or increased air saturation, people suffering from chronic diseases, especially asthmatics should avoid going out. They should drink teas that enhance circulation such as angelica, chili and gingko or ginger tea.
Along listed food supplements and teas it is recommended to take magnesium and vitamin B.
Frequent walk in the nature and regular exercise in open are the best remedy for meteoropathy and they are completely free.
Therefore take a walk through the autumn forest and enjoy the nature and health benefits it brings to your body.
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