Exposing your back to lose weight, is it reliable? How long should you sunbathe? What should you pay attention to?

This summer, a special way of health preservation suddenly became popular – it’s sunbathing your back!

A yoga mat, a sun umbrella, a flat ground, can open this “not too strenuous” health journey.

What are the taboos for sunbathing the back in the dog days? How to scientifically sunbathe your back? Is sunbathing the back reliable for weight loss?

Traditional Chinese medicine has the health concept of “nourishing Yang in spring and summer, treating winter diseases in summer.”

Sunbathing the back in the dog days can promote blood circulation and have the effect of preventing diseases and keeping fit.

However, sunbathing the back in the dog days is not suitable for everyone!

Everyone has different constitution, so avoid blindly following the trend!

Who is suitable?

Generally speaking, sunbathing the back is suitable for people who are sensitive to cold, prone to colds, suffer from chronic asthma, diarrhea, frequent urination at night, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation.

Who is not suitable?

If you are allergic to ultraviolet rays, have high blood pressure, high blood lipids, diabetes, have a deficiency of Qi and Yin, or have a strong Yang constitution, pregnant women, etc., are not suitable for sunbathing the back.

Older individuals should also be cautious. It is best to have family members accompany them and pay attention to various details to avoid discomfort.

When is the best time to sunbathe the back? How long is appropriate?

It is best to choose early morning when the sun is not too strong or in the afternoon before the sun sets when the temperature is not too high.

Therefore, sunbathing is not about the higher the temperature, the better! Especially when the sun is blazing at noon, avoid sunbathing indiscriminately!

Also, doctors remind: Do not sunbathe the back for too long, usually 15 to 20 minutes is sufficient.

What should be paid attention to when sunbathing the back?

① Wear a hat to protect your head to avoid dizziness, headache, and ensure sun protection for the face and eyes.

② Avoid sweating heavily while sunbathing the back, light sweating is sufficient.

③ Before sunbathing the back, eat and drink, avoid sunbathing on an empty stomach to prevent low blood sugar. If sunbathing after a meal, it is recommended to rest for half an hour before sunbathing.

④ During sunbathing, remember to hydrate in time. Warm water, sour plum soup, mung bean soup, are good choices for hydration!

Lastly, after sunbathing the back, do not immediately consume cold drinks, use air conditioning, or take a shower! This can actually lead to illness!

Spring gives birth to all things, and the wind contains new meanings.

Some netizens say, “Just sitting up without moving will lose weight” – is this reliable?

“Although sunbathing has many benefits, relying solely on sunbathing for weight loss is not advisable.” For individuals with a deficient Yang or cold constitution, sunbathing can effectively enhance physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and boost metabolism. However, weight loss requires a scientifically balanced diet and exercise plan. Thinking that simply basking in the sun can achieve weight loss goals is “unscientific and unreasonable!”