News portal tv3.lt shared when the next health-threatening day is expected.
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As reported meteoagent.com, the next intense magnetic storm is expected on June 2. She will aim for even five points.
The intensity of magnetic storms from 5 points is considered dangerous, extremely affecting health. A magnetic storm with an intensity of 4 points can also affect it, but its effect is weaker.
During such an intense day, it is important to find time for yourself, to rest more, to be more attentive to your health.
Effects of magnetic storms
Magnetic storms, also called geomagnetic storms, solar storms, occur when the flow of plasma from the Sun moves towards the Earth and compresses the magnetosphere upon reaching it.
It is penetrated by high-energy particles, which, when they reach the upper layers of the atmosphere, create eddy currents. These cause disturbances in the magnetic field.
When strong solar storms strike, radio communication and telecommunication disturbances are possible, and quite bright northern lights can also be observed.
Although scientists do not unanimously agree on the health effects of magnetic storms, it is said that their effects can be felt, especially by more sensitive people with chronic diseases, and when strong magnetic storms prevail, it can also affect the well-being of healthy people.
The health effects of a magnetic storm are often betrayed by the following symptoms: dizziness and pain; nausea; weakness and drowsiness; increased blood pressure; muscle or joint pains, etc
Studies show that heart attacks and strokes increase during magnetic storms. According to europeantimes.news, the incidence of these conditions increases by about 20 percent during raging magnetic storms.
Headache or tachycardia and other symptoms can be caused by many other reasons. For example, a change in atmospheric pressure can also affect well-being.
Magnetic waves (photo 123rf.com)
Magnetic storms – how to protect yourself?
During magnetic storms, people with hypertension should drink more water and reduce their salt intake, as salt causes fluid retention in the body, leading to an increase in blood pressure.
Deterioration of well-being due to the effects of a magnetic storm can not only increase blood pressure or reduce work capacity, but also exacerbate anxiety, chronic diseases or even allergies.
In addition, in order to feel better and protect your health, it is advised to eat less fast, fatty, fried, salty or spicy food during magnetic storms. Instead, it is encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables.
It is also advised to give up bad habits – do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, and it is also recommended to give up coffee, it is better to replace it with green or herbal tea.
Do not forget to exercise more, walk – physical activity helps you feel better, but do not engage in extremely intense sports. Regularly ventilate the rooms, especially the bedroom, and try to go to bed at the same time to get proper rest.
Climatologist Prof. Arūnas Bukantis and family doctor Rasa Isevičienė. You can watch the entire conversation in the video at the beginning of the article.
