More than half of all Germans describe themselves as sensitive to the weather. The most common complaints: headaches, tiredness, fatigue, joint pain and sleep disorders.
Scientists agree that the weather can have an impact on health. The German Weather Service publishes bioweather forecasts with danger indices. They are intended to particularly help people with cardiovascular problems and asthmatic or rheumatic diseases. The change in air pressure and light intensity are crucial for symptoms such as headaches and migraines. The weather is not just temperature and whether it is wet outside or not. The air pressure, the composition of the air and the humidity are also crucial. For people with certain pre-existing illnesses, existing complaints or a weakened circulatory system, a major change is definitely a challenge. The only thing that helps is the awareness that a change in the weather is imminent. For chronically ill people Adjust the medication plan, for example in the case of diabetes or kidney failure. Don't get too caught up in it and fall into fear, but know that this too will pass.