The crash of thunder can be an ominous sign of heavy storms about to hit but they can also hit your health. Many people believe thunderstorms trigger painful headaches. But is it true that weather can affect your health? According to the NHS it can.
Huge chunks of the UK are preparing for more storms over the next two days and with them comes the chance of headaches. On Tuesday the Met Office has warnings in place of thunder stretching from Edinburgh down to Newcastle-upon-Tyne and covering the whole area across the country, including a large part of Northern Ireland. Then on Wednesday warnings are in place for the north of Scotland.
But with the potential for headaches likely is there anything you can do to ward them off in advance - and what can you do to minimise the risk. Nick Hird, hydration expert at ViDrate has put together his expert tips and advice for managing headaches and migraines that may have been triggered by thunderstorms. According to the NHS , the answer is a resounding yes.
The NHS website warns that individuals prone to headaches may experience increased discomfort during periods of grey skies, high humidity, rising temperatures, and storms. The NHS explains that fluctuations in atmospheric pressure, which often accompany weather changes, are believed to initiate chemical and electrical shifts within the brain. These shifts can irritate nerves, leading to the onset of a headache, which typically persists for anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.
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