Piblokto syndrome
Also called “arctic hysteria”. A reaction that causes irrational or dangerous acts, often followed by amnesia. In addition to extreme cold and isolation, the illness is caused by the Eskimo diet, which is too rich in vitamin A (from sea offal and polar bears).
Victims: Women and some explorers
Symptoms: Social withdrawal, excitement, irrational behaviour, convulsions followed by a stupor
Treatment: Food without vitamin A (onions, cashews, potatoes.) Image Credit: R. Biesinger
Pa-feng syndrome
Excessive fear of wind, generally associated with its twin syndrome, Pa-leng, fear of cold or “frigophobia”. The anxiety disorders stem from a belief in the yin and the yang, in which wind and cold can disturb the balance of nature.
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