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- Icy today, warm tomorrow ...
- Why in cold air the joints ache
- Why the cycle breaks at Föhn
- Why does the air stay away when we are warm?
- Why lows weaken the heart
Icy today, warm tomorrow ...
Headache, circulation and respiratory distress: The expert advises ...
Rarely has winter been as persistent as this year. No wonder then that in these days many feel the changeable "weather" - with headache and body aches. We have Medical Meteorologist Dr. Alois Machalek asked which home remedies and remedies make our body less sensitive to weather. So that we start fit in the spring and do not affect us the upcoming temperature changes .
Why in cold air the joints ache
Cold air, high humidity, falling air pressure - all this is poison for the joints. The result: pain and increased risk of injury and wear while cycling and running. If it still takes you outside, then take a hot mud bath or irradiate your knees and ankles with an infrared lamp. This relieves the joints and even relieves discomfort in rheumatism and osteoarthritis (joint wear).
Why the cycle breaks at Föhn
Nothing beats the cycle as fast as humid weather or even a hair dryer. As training recommends Dr. Machalek brisk walks. In case of acute drop in blood pressure, cold-warm alternating showers help - or a cup of green tea. The phytochemicals make the circulation more gentle and longer (up to 4 hours) on tour than coffee.
Why does the air stay away when we are warm?
Spontaneous heat, on the other hand, causes stress on the mucous membranes. Result: The respiratory muscles are overloaded, we hardly get air. This weather is particularly critical for strenuous activities such as tennis, jogging or lawn mowing. In case of emergency, a nasal spray helps - it ensures a rapid decongestion of the mucous membranes and allows free breathing.
Why lows weaken the heart
Particularly critical for heart disease is the combination of cold air plus bad weather. Patients with angina pectoris (heart disease due to coronary artery disease) may respond to this with anxiety and acute respiratory distress. Precaution: necessarily carry a Nitrolingualspray (prescription). Helpful against the cold stress is also a six-week cure with hawthorn extract. The natural medicine strengthens the heart muscle and makes it more resistant to the weather.
