Headaches and Fatigue Before a Typhoon? Causes of Weather Sickness and How to Handle It
“I Always Feel Sick Before a Typhoon…”
During typhoon season, many people notice symptoms such as headaches, sluggishness, or even pain in old injuries.
This condition is known as weather sickness, often triggered by rapid changes in air pressure before a typhoon.
In this article, we’ll explain why typhoons affect your body and share simple ways to manage symptoms starting today.
How Typhoons Trigger Weather Sickness
As a typhoon approaches, the body is exposed to dramatic environmental changes:
- Falling air pressure → Stimulates inner-ear sensors, disturbing the autonomic nervous system
- Rising humidity → Makes it harder to sweat, increasing fatigue
- Wind and rain → Lower sleep quality
These changes can lead to:
- Migraine and tension headaches
- Dizziness or ear congestion
- General fatigue, joint pain
- Low mood and poor concentration
Typical Symptoms of Weather Sickness
- Headaches: Blood vessel expansion and contraction imbalance
- Dizziness: Pressure shifts in the inner ear affecting balance
- Joint pain/old injuries: Lower pressure heightens inflammation sensitivity
- Fatigue: Stress on the autonomic nervous system
What You Can Do Today: Relief Methods
1. Use a Barometric Pressure Forecast App
Track upcoming pressure drops to predict symptom flare-ups and adjust your schedule in advance.
2. Try Ear Massage
Gently hold your ear and move it up, down, sideways, and in circles for 30 seconds to improve blood flow.
3. Rehydrate With Salt
Support circulation and nerve stability by drinking water with electrolytes, such as oral rehydration solutions or even light miso soup.
4. Alternate Hot and Cold Showers
Warm your feet, then rinse with cold water 2–3 times. This trains blood vessels and balances the autonomic nervous system.
5. Practice Deep Breathing and Stretching
Take 10 slow breaths (inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth) and gently stretch the neck and shoulders.
Things to Avoid
- Too much caffeine → Temporary relief, but symptoms may rebound
- Sudden intense exercise → Can worsen dizziness or headaches
- Lack of sleep → Makes autonomic imbalance even stronger
Conclusion
The key to managing typhoon-related weather sickness is prevention and early action.
- Check air pressure forecasts in advance
- Support your autonomic nervous system with ear massage and breathing exercises
- Keep hydrated with water and salt
By making small adjustments, you can protect both body and mind during this year’s typhoon season.