The phrase “I’m feeling under the weather” is used often, but does the weather really have any affect upon how we feel? To varying degrees the answer to this question is yes! Some people are more weather sensitive than others, but whether we realize it or not we are all affected by the weather. A lack of sun can create seasonal depression, the electrical activity of thunderstorms combined with the low pressure fronts can cause everything from headaches to brain fog. According to Pat Thomas, author of Under the Weather: how the weather and climate affect your health, Some common symptoms of weather sensitivity include: “bad moods, depression, dislike for work, disturbed sleep, fatigue, forgetfulness, general malaise (the blahs), headache (including migraines), nervousness, poor concentration, rapid or irregular heartbeat, respiratory difficulties, rheumatic/arthritic pain, scar pain (e.g. itching, tingling), Vertigo and visual disturbances (flickering)”. Next time you are feeling “under the weather” maybe you should check the forecast.
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Mon, September 14, 2009
by Dr. Rachel
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