But on top of the fact that these changes in the weatherIf you’ve ever noticed that you feel tired, lethargic and achy when the weather is all over the place, you’ll know what we’re talking about. The changing weather doesn’t just have the power to
“When the weather changes from full sun to cloud and rain it can make us feel lethargic and exhausted,” explains Parvinder Sagoo, lead medical adviser and clinician at. “High levels of humidity brought on from rainy weather makes the temperature feel warmer than it actually is, and if the sun has also been out this quick and sharp level of change can confuse our body which leaves us feeling tired, agitated and lethargic.
“Gloomy, grey skies, high humidity and recurring storms can often bring on head pain and pressure,” he explains. “These types of headaches are known as barometric pressure headaches, and occur after there is a drop in barometric pressure. This is because the pressure changes can trigger both chemical and electrical changes in the brain which then aggravate the nerves and lead to headaches.