Sensitive people are plagued by headaches, aching limbs, tiredness, irritability, insomnia, palpitations, visual disturbances and occasionally even nausea when the weather changes or certain weather conditions occur.

The usual painkillers such as acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol or ibuprofen help against acute headaches and aching limbs.

A tea brewed from willow bark, drunk once an hour, alleviates the symptoms and reduces susceptibility. Pour 250ml of boiling water over two teaspoons of willow bark from the pharmacy and leave to infuse for 15 minutes. Strain and drink unsweetened.

In children, rest and cold compresses help to relieve the pain. For more severe symptoms, paracetamol can be used in the appropriate dose.

Certain water treatments have proven to be effective for weather sensitivity in the long term. Good water treatments include alternating showers, cold arm and foot baths, ice packs and a hot neck roll.

Cold arm or foot bath: Run cold water in a bath until the calves or upper arms are half covered. Immerse your arms or feet for half a minute, then take them out and dry them off. Repeat the treatment three times a day.

Hot neck roll: Soak a flannel in hot water, wring it out and roll it up and place it on the back of the neck. Wrap it with a towel and lie down with the neck roll for 15 minutes. Use the neck roll several times a day.

Ice pack: Wrap crushed ice cubes in plastic film and wrap with a kitchen towel. Place the ice pack on your forehead or neck and leave for five minutes. Never place the ice directly on the skin.

Alternating shower: Shower alternately with hot and cold water. Hot water for three minutes, cold water for 30 seconds. Change a few times and stop with cold water.

If you experience severe dizziness, heart pain or shortness of breath, or if you feel under the weather with vomiting and nerve pain, you should see a doctor.