![]() ![]() The change in atmospheric pressure just before a thunderstorm often triggers headaches. The level of fluid in the joint then fluctuates in response to these changes, which might trigger pain in the nerves. While there is no conclusive evidence to explain this, it may be due to pressure receptors (baroreceptors) in the joint sensing the drop in atmospheric pressure when the weather changes from dry to rainy. ![]() The study also found E.coli thrives in the rain and increases your chances of catching it. When outside pressure drops, it may cause normal tissue to expand and contract.īut because scar tissue isn’t elastic, but rather dense and rigid, it’s unable to adapt to the change in pressure, resulting in a pulling sensation that may lead to an aching pain.Īnd as the old wives claim, damp weather does seem to make joint pain and osteoarthritis worse. War vets and anyone carrying significant scars won’t be relishing the rain either. The study also found that the rain also causes joints to hurt as well. The obese produced a tenth less vitamin D than those of average weight.Īnd crops might well welcome the rain, but those living in rural areas won’t as it raises the risk of catching E.coli.įarmers’ slurry contains E.coli O157 bacteria from cattle muck heavy rain can wash the slurry into streams and form puddles the bacteria can then be found in mud stuck to boots, or spread by pets. According to the study, a torrential downpour of rain hinders dieters from shedding any weight. The amount of vitamin D in the blood influences the functioning of a hormone called leptin, which tells the brain when the stomach is full. They found those who were overweight had lower levels of vitamin D – which is created when the body is exposed to sunlight. Your weather worries: Weight gain, E.coli and sore jointsĪ team from Aberdeen University found miserable, wet weather made it harder for dieters to shed weight. Of 75 patients studied, 32 were more likely to have migraines during Chinook weather conditions than on days without them. Scientists at the University of Calgary in Canada looked at the links between migraine sufferers having an attack and the occurrence of Canadian ‘Chinook’ winds – warm westerly winds specific to Alberta, Canada, which have a definite onset time and are an indicator of profound weather change. One reason is the effect on the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that monitors the body’s functions it can lead to constriction or swelling of the blood vessels in the head which can cause the pain associated with migraine. Meanwhile, windy conditions can trigger a migraine. When it’s blowing a gale outside, the body can react as if it is under attack and produce so-called fight or flight reflexes, such as raised heart rate and heightened emotions. Your weather worries: Stress and migraines Keep an eye on these forecasts to keep in good health… The forecast: High winds Sadly it doesn’t stop with your joints and can trigger everything from migraines and asthma to even heart attacks. One day you’re basking in crisp, frosty sunshine, the next you’re fighting through sleet and hail.īut the weather can affect more than just your mood – or your wardrobe – according to data showing 72 percent of us suffer some degree of joint discomfort because of the weather. Professions least likely to be fully vaccinated are revealed The little known sign of Omicron you might mistake for food poisoning ![]() I thought my back pain was a trapped nerve – but I was left unable to walk after life-changing diagnosis Under-11s at risk of Covid to receive first vaccine this week ![]()
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