Are You A Weather Psychic?
Did You Know Your Skeleton Is a Better Meteorologist Than Your Phone?
Turns out Great Grandma wasn’t “just being dramatic” when she hollered about a storm three days before it showed up.
And:
She wasn’t psychic.
She wasn’t cursed.
She was basically a cranky, carbon-based weather station.
Her joints were responding to tiny barometric pressure shifts like a perfectly calibrated, overly opinionated atmospheric sensor.
No Wi-Fi.
No push alerts.
Just feels. And knees. And more feels.
The Not-So-Mystical Science of Feeling Weather in Your Bones
As weather rolls in, barometric pressure drops. When that happens, your body reacts—especially if it has old injuries, sensitive nerves, or joints that have “been there and done that”.
What your body experiences with low pressure:
subtle tissue expansion
increased pressure inside joints
slower circulation
nerves that suddenly won’t shut up
Your brain then translates this chaos into:
deep, internal cold bones
vague, achy discomfort with no clear origin story
nerve zings that feel personal
a strong sense of dread reminiscent of your in-laws coming for a visit.
Low Pressure + Humidity = Sabatoge
Humidity doesn’t help—added to low pressure, suddenly your body is under atmospheric attack.
Moist air disrupts heat regulation, leaving joints feeling colder than the freezer section at Costco.
Not surface chill.
Not muscle fatigue.
Cold bones that you can’t walk away from.
As weather rolls out, barometric pressure rises. When that happens your body reacts again.
The bone chill may ease—but now you get:
stiffness
reduced range of motion
that rusty hinge that hasn’t been oiled since 1997 feeling
Even though the weather improves, your joints remain skeptical.
Why Some People Are Elite Human Weather Vanes
You’re more likely to feel barometric shifts if you have:
previous injuries or surgeries
arthritis or chronic inflammation
sensitive nerves
circulation challenges
repetitive-use joints (hands, arms, knees)
So Where Does Arnica & Purple Grass Fit In?
Barometric pressure doesn’t damage your body.
It irritates tissues that were already poorly minding their business.
That’s where topical support makes sense.
Arnica Salve
Arnica is often reached for when joints are sore, tissues feel bruised, and weather changes make your body act like it’s being personally attacked.
It won’t stop the storm—but it can help your tissues relax their grip on the drama.
Purple Grass Balm
That deep, bone-cold feeling often comes with circulation shifts and tight tissues.
Purple Grass is used to support:
relaxation of tight areas
comfort when joints feel cold or stiff
areas that like to act up when the forecast changes
Many people reach for it when joints feel locked up, cranky, and colder than a penguin’s side-eye.
Best To ApplyBefore You’re Miserable
Barometric discomfort isn’t random—it’s painfully consistent.
Which is why paying attention early beats waiting until your joints declare a full emergency.
Helpful timing includes:
the day before storms arrive
during fast-moving weather changes
whenever your body starts acting… off
Many people alternate support:
Arnica for sore, irritated areas
Purple Grass for cold, stiff joints
Your body usually makes the choice for you.
It does not submit a polite request.
Friendly, Necessary Disclaimer
I am not a doctor. Tragic, I know—because the name really works.
I also do not play one on the internet, on TV, or in your comment section.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace medical advice.
If things feel severe, sudden, or are escalating, please see a qualified healthcare professional. You know one who has diplomas on the wall and malpractice insurance.
