Since July,
The temperature has been rising gradually,
With temperatures in many areas approaching 40 degrees.
In such weather, many people
Choose to hide in air-conditioned rooms and enjoy the cool breeze,
While another group of people choose to undergo a “roasting” session under the sun.
According to Hebei Radio and Television, on July 9th in Foshan, Guangdong, a woman sunbathing on the rooftop lost 4 kilograms in 10 days.
The person claimed that after sunbathing, they felt that their eyes had become clearer. They sunbathe for about half an hour every day, even though they got tanned, they felt it was worth it.
On social media platforms, searching for “sunbathing back”
You can also see many netizens sharing
Their experiences and insights on sunbathing their backs
Many netizens have found that
After sunbathing for a period of time,
They feel more energetic
Their hands and feet do not get cold easily
What’s more important is
This is an almost zero-cost “health-preserving” method
Annie (pseudonym), a netizen, has long been troubled by menstrual cramps. She heard that sunbathing can alleviate menstrual pain, so she regularly wears sun-protective clothing on Saturday and Sunday mornings, holds a pot of hot water, sits on a small stool fully armed with a sun umbrella, facing the sun, and accepts the summer “sunbath”. “This is much cheaper than other projects like moxibustion done outside. I hope more low-cost health projects like this can become popular.”
Tiantian (pseudonym) said that recently, except on rainy days, on sunny days, she would find a patch of grass, lie on a picnic mat wearing sports underwear, and sunbathe her back. “The process of sunbathing makes me feel happy, and after sunbathing for about half a month, my skin visibly becomes brighter.” Not only that, Tiantian also found that despite not losing weight from long-term salad consumption, her weight actually decreased, and her complexion became rosier, “better than aesthetic medicine.”
It is important to note that there are many considerations for sunbathing and one should judge based on personal constitution, not follow blindly.
Regarding this, netizens commented:
@Dalian Li Yang: It feels like the body’s moisture is evaporating from sun exposure. Be careful of dehydration!
@Your Ounai Sauce: I know a sister who always sunbathes like this, saying it’s good for the body, I don’t know if it’s true.
@红糖nia: Are you daring to sunbathe under such scorching sun?
Is sunbathing really as miraculous as described on the internet?
Xiao Zhi, Deputy Chief Physician of the Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Department at the Third Hospital of Changsha City, commented on the trending sunbathing behavior online. Firstly, she affirmed the health benefits of sunbathing from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective. She explained that in Chinese medicine, the back is considered the yang part of the body, associated with the body’s vitality and energy. Sunbathing the back in summer can help replenish yang energy, which is vital for one’s vitality and mental well-being.
Regarding some of the reported benefits of sunbathing, Xiao Zhi, from a physical standpoint, believes that sunbathing can benefit individuals with cold constitution symptoms such as feeling cold, pale complexion, loose stools, bloated face, and edema. Sunbathing can also help in the absorption of vitamin D for bone health.
Furthermore, Xiao Zhi reminds the public that all health practices should be carried out without harming oneself. The main prerequisite for sunbathing is to avoid sunburn and heatstroke. Therefore, she advises eating one hour before sunbathing and applying sunscreen.
Who can benefit from sunbathing more?
According to Chinese medicine principles, sun exposure helps balance the body’s Yin and Yang, promoting circulation and enhancing the body’s resistance to diseases, improving metabolism, among other benefits. The sunny days of the three periods of summer are the best time to nourish Yang and dispel pathogenic factors.
These 3 types of individuals can benefit from sun exposure:
1. Individuals with chronic diseases
Such as metabolic syndrome, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, allergic cough, rhinitis, dysmenorrhea, chronic gynecological inflammation, etc., can benefit from sun exposure during the summer sweating period to nourish Qi, warm Yang, dispel cold, and prevent winter-related diseases.
2. Sub-healthy individuals
Such as those with poor gastrointestinal function, prone to colds, sensitive to temperature changes, lack of physical activity, high stress, etc., can benefit from sun exposure during the summer sweating phase to enhance the body’s self-regulation ability, particularly temperature regulation and autonomic nervous system.
3. Individuals with Yang deficiency and dampness
Such as those who are sensitive to cold, have cold limbs, feel tired, mentally fatigued, especially with a thick tongue coating and signs of dampness, indicate Yang deficiency and dampness accumulation. Sun exposure during the summer sweating period can activate Qi and blood circulation, improve Yang deficiency, and dispel dampness.
These individuals should be cautious!
Those with UV allergies, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, coronary heart disease, pregnant women, and those with excessive internal heat should avoid sunbathing and follow guidance from healthcare professionals.
Source: Compiled from several news sources including Hebei Radio and Television, Star Video, Xiaoxiang Morning Post, and Shenzhen Health and Wellness Commission.
