Do people develop genes for hot or cold weather

(Omar) #1

I could not find relevent research

I lived 3/4 of my life in relatively warm weather

the time I lived in cold areas or during vacationing in less than 10 degrees centigrade my digestion track which is at the heart of my health issues improves significantly. my IBS disappears like it never existed.

I feel more comfortable in cold weather.

are there genes for such things?

I also eat twice as much more and do not add weight in cold weather.

(Libby) #2

I remember an anatomy and physiology teacher saying that when we are exposed to hot weather consistently, we keep more water in our bloodstreams and when we are in cold weather our blood is less dilute.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #3

There is some kind of seasonal adaptation, for sure. It could well be epigenetic.

I notice that in summer, a temperature of 48°F/15°C feels quite chilly, whereas, in the wintertime, once I’ve become used to the cold weather, it actually feels quite balmy.

(Frank) #4

I wish I was genetically able to deal with our seemingly 6 month winters here in northern Minnesota. As it is, they are cold, long, and dark. But like Prince always said, “The cold keeps the bad people away.” I wish that were more accurate but it does seem to slow down in January. Thank goodness for vitamin d supplements. Just found out that my daughters level was at 14! It’s a real issue especially in the northern latitudes.

(Omar) #5

I have 15 units of vitamin D (very low ) . I live in 40 c climate I spend lots of time in the sun. I am retired but I can not seem to be able to stop working.

(Omar) #6

here is interesting read

(Hyperbole- best thing in the universe!) #7

This is an interesting question. I was raised in temperate humid weather. I always hated heat. But I later learned I don’t do well in dry heat. Humid heat is my jam. I love it. And I feel better. Sure, I walk slower, not running around in the humid heat. But it is sauntering, not sweltering. My skin is much happier in humidity. And dry heat makes me faint and gives me bloody noses. I would imagine the fainting part would be better now that I am fat adapted and not running on sugar. But that theory has not been tested.

(Libby) #8

We got an infrared sauna which makes a world of difference in January and February when the winter blues are at their worst in our part of the world.

(Libby) #9

I’m certain you’ve looked carefully for dietary differences between the seasons. What about hydration levels?

(Omar) #10

where I live our winter very mild. You rarely have to wear a jacket.

yes I did listened quite a lot to Dr John Douillard and seasonal eating.

I always noticed that I flourish health wise in cold area.

(Libby) #11

Oh I got that now. I kinda missed that part. Sorry.

Maybe to do with place then… interesting! I really want to say maybe some bacteria that is missing in cold areas vs warm areas but that is just pure speculation on my part. Or water. Hmm. Good article above, btw.