Recently, there’s been a hot topic trending
#WomanClaimsToHaveLost4JinIn10DaysBySunbathing#
Netizens are all excited
Saying this is nature’s “gift”
A free “sunstroke treatment”!
Well, the dog days of summer have already arrived
Some friends are already gearing up to start sunbathing
A sunshade, a mat, a flat area
And you’re good to go
Doctors caution
There are risks to sunbathing during the dog days of summer!
If done improperly, the harm may outweigh the benefits
Doctors caution: Do not blindly follow the trend
Can sunbathing during the dog days of summer really work? Doctors say, sunbathing does have health benefits.
According to the traditional Chinese medicine theory of holistic observation of the unity of man and nature, the dog days of summer are when the Yang energy in nature is at its peak, and it’s also the time when all things grow most abundantly. The human body has many Yang meridians on the back, so sunbathing at this time not only replenishes the body’s Yang energy but also expels long-standing illnesses.
For patients with conditions like metabolic syndrome, depression, etc., sunbathing helps invigorate the Qi, warm the Yang, dispel cold, and promote circulation. For people with poor digestive function, prone to colds, and other sub-health conditions, sunbathing can enhance the body’s self-regulation ability. For those with Yang deficiency and excessive Dampness, sunbathing can help stimulate the activity of Qi, blood, and meridians and improve Yang deficiency.
It’s important to note that sunbathing is not suitable for everyone, so do not blindly follow the trend.
In addition, there are two situations depicted in the following images where sunbathing is also not suitable!
When is the best time to sunbathe? How long is the ideal duration?
Note: Sunbathe until you break a slight sweat and feel slightly tired; do not sunbathe until you are drenched in sweat and feeling mentally restless.
For the first time, keep the sun exposure short, and if you feel comfortable, you can extend it appropriately or do it multiple times.
Sunbathing during the dog days of summer for weight loss is not scientifically proven
“Sunbathing to lose weight is losing water, once you rehydrate, you’ll bounce back quickly.” Doctors say, the cases of losing 4 Jin in 10 days by sunbathing on social platforms are individual instances. Weight loss may be related to various factors, including water loss, temporary metabolic changes, or adjustments in other lifestyle habits, it does not directly mean fat loss.
Weight loss requires controlling your diet, exercising, and having a reasonable plan, self-discipline. Wanting to achieve weight loss simply by sunbathing is not scientific nor rational.
From Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People’s Daily Weibo, Nanning Center for Disease Control
Source: Nanning Radio and Television
