For the better part of the last five months, Southern California residents have been blasting their air conditioners and wearing their Ray-Bans. With the heat wave nearing its end, it is time to break out the hoodies and sweatpants for the dreaded 60 degree California winter. According to webmd.com, the changes in weather can affect many different phases of health.
According to worldweatherpost.com, migraines can be caused by changes in weather. People who have migraines suffer during the summer heat, but relief is not necessarily brought by the cooler weather. Dr. Marcelo E. Bigal, director of research at the New England Center for Headache in Connecticut said that a change in weather can cause migraines. According to this article, a bright day with 12 hours of daylight followed by a cloudy day with less than seven hours of sunlight can be a migraine trigger to some people. If you can feel a migraine coming, taking medicine early can help prevent it from happening.
If you have suffered an injury, colder weather can be terrible for you. Some people think they can predict a storm coming based on pain in their knees or back. There is some truth to this, according to everydayhealth.com. While there is little evidence to support this, there does appear to be a connection between cold weather and aches. To counter this, everyday health advises dressing warmly, working out inside and taking vitamin D supplements.
With the unusual cold California weather approaching, your health could be a bit different. By keeping warm and staying healthy, you can fight the weather until next summer.
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