Human Biometeorology - The effects of weather on health.
The field of science that studies the effect of weather on our health is called human biometeorology. Next time you're feeling glum on cloudy days, remember that there is a physiological explanation.
The effect of changes in the weather on our health is undeniable. Just ask the severe rheumatoid arthritis patient about his joint pain during rainy days. Atmospheric pressure can be felt by those with achy joints or metal implants in their bodies. They can predict the weather far better than some network television meteorologists.
Most people have experienced difficulty conjuring up energy on cloudy days. For some, that difficulty hits a lot harder than for others. Those exhaustive sunless days affect us as immediately as they come.
Energy levels are also directly affected by temperature. When people are hot, their blood vessels expand, allowing blood to rush through their bodies towards the skin. Their faces and chests blush a bright red as a biological cooling mechanism. When people are cold, their blood vessels do just the opposite, constricting to trap heat inside. This built-in system is the human body's HVAC, keeping it from reaching dangerous levels of extreme temperatures.
An inconvenient side effect of this automatic heating system is that with constricted movement of blood, circulation slows down considerably. Every part of the body, including the brain, requires oxygen to function properly. Oxygen is distributed throughout every organ by means of blood circulation.
So when people get cold, their bodily functions are slowed down in an attempt to retain heat. If external heating isn't found, this poor circulation can lead to numbness, eventually stopping all vital organs completely. If someone already has poor circulation prior to a cold season, that season's onset can accentuate health problems by limiting blood flow. If someone has a weak heart, for example, poor circulation can cut off vital oxygen to the heart, resulting in a heart attack. A stroke is nothing more than a disturbance of blood to the brain. If someone is already lacking in brain oxygen, cold weather and poor circulation can be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Not only are there more strokes during winter months, but the severity and fatality of strokes are also increased. This is why it's so important to exercise regularly, to improve circulation and get that oxygen flowing!
With sunlight, exercise, diet, and an understanding of your body's sensitivity to the climate you live in, you can be healthier than you've ever been, even in the winter. With a concentrated effort towards making lifestyle changes, you can achieve a long-term solution that drugs cannot offer. By feeding your brain the neurotransmitters it craves through sunlight, exercise and food, you will notice profound improvements on your overall well-being. On cold, cloudy days, remember the healing effect of exercise and on sunny days, don't let that burning ball of free medicine sink to the horizon before getting your fill!
Costa Blanca Weather
The weather and climate on the Costa Blanca is usually excellent. The Costa Blanca enjoys more than 2,800 hours of sunshine each year with an average annual temperature of 19.3 degrees Celsius.
Because the weather and climate on the Costa Blanca is so hot and reliable, the Costa Blanca has become a world-renowned tourist destination for sun lovers. The Costa Blanca enjoys approximately 325 sunny days each year.
Costa Blanca in the Summer
The weather in summer in Costa Blanca is typically very hot with little to no rainfall. Summer temperatures here will mostly be between 25 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius during the day. Temperatures at night in the summer in Costa Blanca rarely drop below 15 degrees Celsius.
Because Costa Blanca's humidity is low you won't feel the temperature is as high as it really is. Do take precautions and keep out of the sun between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock. Always wear a high sun cream factor especially if you are on the beaches. Fortunately on most days you will most likely have cooling sea breezes.
Costa Blanca in the Autumn
The autumn is a good time to visit Costa Blanca and the rest of the Costa Blanca because the autumn weather is usually mild and sunny with some days being very hot although evenings can be cool. There is a chance of some rainfall.
The Mediterranean Sea remains warm and you can still swim well into October.
Costa Blanca in the Winter
The weather in Costa Blanca in winter is very mild compared to northern Europe. Most winter days in Costa Blanca are clear and sunny with little rainfall. The temperatures are unpredictable and can vary greatly in winter however, one day it can be over 20 degrees Celsius and you will be walking around in your t-shirt, on another day it can be 6 degrees Celsius and feeling a little cold..