Weather sensitivity in Bremen: Spring brings health challenges!

Weather sensitivity in Bremen: Spring brings health challenges!

In the past few weeks, the weather in Bremen has been anything but stable. Temperature fluctuations of over 20 degrees during the day and up to 10 degrees during nightly cooling were not uncommon. Such drastic changes can not only raise or lower the mood, they also have tangible effects on health. As reports Butunbinnen.de, many people in the Bremen region feel healthy due to the changeable weather.

We are not only in this perception. A survey by the German Weather Service shows that about half of the respondents indicate that the weather has an impact on their health. The symptoms of weather sensitivity are diverse. Affected people complain about head and joint pain, fatigue and sleep disorders. In almost a third of those affected, these symptoms are so strong that they affect everyday life as ZDF today emphasizes.

changing the weather

The constantly changing weather conditions present our body with challenges. In the event of quick temperature changes, as they currently occur frequently, the organism has to adapt - and this is not always possible without symptoms. While warm temperatures expand the blood vessels and reduce blood pressure, sudden cold leads to narrowing of the vessels and thus an increase in blood pressure. High humidity can also cause breathing difficulties. You could say that the weather not only brings people to sweat, but also to wheeze.

Medical meteorologist Andreas Matzarakis from the German Weather Service describes weather sensitivity as a phenomenon that affects everyone-whether strong or less strong. In summary, there are three groups: All people somehow react to the weather, some only feel it mild and others - about 15 to 20 % of the population - are sensitive to the weather. This group, often burdened with previous illnesses, has a limited adaptability and suffers more often from pronounced symptoms.

symptoms and self -help

research shows that the symptoms of weather sensitivity often vary depending on the age group. Younger people often report headache and nervousness, while older people often have to suffer from cardiovascular diseases or rheumatism. Spring and autumn with their massive temperature fluctuations in the high season can become particularly sensitive to weather. The best -known symptoms include fatigue, fatigue and reduced performance, which are triggered by sudden weather changes.

Of course there are also tips on how to get relief affected. Sufficient sleep, a balanced diet, movement and regular stay in the fresh air are one of the proven self -help measures. Changes and Kneipp baths are also regularly under discussion to help the body adapt better.

In order to support people sensitive to weather, the "organic weather" was launched. This new weather forecast quantified the influence of the weather on health in four stages: from positive (blue) to stressful (red). In times of temperature changes, you should take a look at it more often, because eight -to -be on your own health is not only very popular during the changeable seasons.