The doctor spoke about the impact of magnetic storms on well-being

Magnetic storms may be accompanied by a deterioration in some people's well-being, but there is still insufficient convincing scientific evidence of their direct impact on health. Marina Konstantinova, an Invitro internist, told Izvestia about this on June 8.

A magnetic storm is a disturbance of the Earth's protective field caused by powerful solar energy emissions. Streams of heat, light, and kinetic energy crash into the planet's atmosphere, causing fluctuations in the magnetic background.

According to the doctor, medical statistics on the days of geomagnetic activity record an increase in the number of complaints about the state of the cardiovascular system. Some people experience headaches, weakness, irritability, or decreased performance, although there is no official diagnosis of "meteosensitivity." Internist Marina Konstantinova notes that the evidence base on this topic is still weak and requires in-depth scientific research.

In some cases, the malaise may be caused by a psychological mechanism — the nocebo effect. This happens when a person begins to feel symptoms immediately after reading the news about solar activity.

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"When these currents reach the Earth, they crash into the protective magnetic field of the planet, causing it to oscillate. It is this disturbance that is commonly called a magnetic storm," said Konstantinova.

During periods of magnetic storms, doctors advise the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses to exercise caution. It is recommended to give up intense physical exertion in favor of quiet walks in the fresh air. It is important to monitor the quality of sleep, as proper rest helps the body cope with external influences.

The diet these days should become lighter by eliminating fatty, spicy and salty dishes, as well as alcohol. Konstantinova advises adding more vegetables and fruits to the menu and strictly controlling the water balance.

"For those who take scheduled medications, it makes sense to check their first—aid kit in advance," the doctor concluded.

Kirill Masliev, Candidate of Medical Sciences, member of the State Council Commission "Long and Active Life", Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Rudn University, said on April 7 that human health cannot be determined by one indicator, since the body is a complex interconnected system. According to him, several factors play an important role at once: the balance of vitamins and trace elements, the absence of chronic inflammation, normal hormone levels and blood pressure, as well as a balanced diet, physical activity and quality sleep.