As astrophysicists reported, on May 8, a high-magnitude flare occurred on the Sun. A plasma ejection is moving towards the Earth, and strong magnetic storms are possible this weekend.
According to Andrei Tyazhelnikov, a specialist in primary health care at the Moscow Department of Health, summer residents should slow down the pace of work on their sites during magnetic storms. Especially those who have cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. Elderly people are also at risk.
— First of all, it is recommended to reduce any stress: physical, emotional. It is necessary to give the body the opportunity to direct all its reserves to cope with the stress that is caused by a magnetic storm, the doctor noted.
He advised getting enough sleep, resting during the day, and spending more time in the fresh air.
When should you consult a doctor? Tyazhelnikov listed the symptoms:
- any unusual symptoms
- severe headache,
- pain in the sternum, < /li>
- vomiting,
- severe dizziness,
- shortness of breath.
Some people may experience the following symptoms during magnetic storms:
- Headache and migraine.
- Fatigue and weakness.
- Nervousness and irritability.
- Insomnia.
- Dizziness.
- Increased pain in joints and muscles.
As MedicalForum wrote earlier, doctors advise eating lighter at this time, than usual, food, drink enough water, replace strong coffee and tea with herbal teas or infusions. Hypertensive patients should reduce salt intake, and hypotensive patients should take natural remedies to increase tone.
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Important !The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.