This article is from the “Tianjin Debunking Rumors”.
Recently, “sunbathing” has become popular again, with just a parasol, a mat, and a flat ground to start.
Searching for “sunbathing” on social media platforms, you can see many netizens sharing their experiences and feelings about sunbathing. Many netizens have said that after sunbathing for a period of time, they feel more energetic and less likely to have cold hands and feet. Some even mentioned losing 4 catties (about 4.4 pounds) in 10 days after sunbathing.
10 days, 4 catties lost, eyes clear?
Is sunbathing for health trustworthy?
According to Hebei Radio and Television, a woman in Foshan, Guangdong lost 4 catties in 10 days after sunbathing on the rooftop. The person in question claimed that after sunbathing, she felt that her eyes became clearer and that she sunbathed for about half an hour each day. Although she got tanned, she felt it was worth it.
Apart from weight loss, many netizens on social platforms have shared the “health benefits” of sunbathing.
Netizen Annie (alias) has long been troubled by menstrual cramps. After hearing that sunbathing can relieve period pain, she regularly wears sun-protective clothing on Saturday and Sunday mornings, uses a parasol, holds a kettle of hot water, sits on a small stool with her back facing the direction of the sun, and enjoys the summer “roasting,” saying that this is much cheaper than other traditional Chinese medicine treatments, hoping for more low-cost health projects like this.
Sweetie (alias) said that after sunbathing, she found that she actually lost weight, despite not losing weight while eating salads for a long time. Her complexion also became more rosy, saying, “The effect is better than medical beauty treatments.”
As a swimming instructor, Xiao Wang has long been troubled by body pain caused by cold and dampness. So he chose to sunbathe on a lounger in the afternoon when he had no classes. Initially, he didn’t have high expectations, but after a few days, he found that he no longer felt cold hands and feet under the air conditioning, feeling that sunbathing really has a strong effect on dispelling cold and dampness.
Weight loss, relief of menstrual pain
Dispelling cold and dampness…
Is sunbathing really as magical as described online?
Regarding this,
Some netizens mentioned
For those with a cold and damp constitution,
The effects are quite obvious.
Some netizens also remind each other
To beware of sunburn.
Doctors remind: Do not blindly follow trends.
Can sunbathing during the hottest period of the year really work? Hong Min, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Guangdong Province and director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, affirmed the health benefits of sunbathing from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. She praises sunbathing as a way to dispel cold, release the exterior, and warm the yang for health purposes.
Who should sunbathe more?
Those with chronic illnesses
Such as metabolic syndrome, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, allergic cough, rhinitis, pharyngitis, dysmenorrhea, gynecological chronic inflammation, and other groups of people, sweating in the hottest period of the year can tonify qi, warm yang, dispel cold, and promote circulation to prevent diseases that are prone to occur in winter.
Sub-healthy individuals
Such as those with poor gastrointestinal function, prone to colds, sensitive to both cold and heat, cold and windy lower back and legs, lack of physical activity, high stress, and other sub-healthy groups, sweating in the hottest period of the year can enhance the body’s self-regulation capability, especially in terms of temperature regulation and autonomic nervous function.
Those with deficient yang and dampness
Such as those who are sensitive to cold, have cold limbs, feel tired in their limbs, lack vitality, especially those with a glossy tongue with teeth marks, and thick greasy fur on the tongue, indicating a deficiency in yang and excess dampness, sweating in the hottest period of the year can activate the activity of qi, blood, and meridians, improve deficient yang, and damp constitution.
Is it reliable to lose weight by sunbathing during the hottest period of the year?
Li…
Nutritionist Liang Tingting from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University suggests that for weight loss during the hottest period of the year, it is necessary to scientifically and reasonably arrange diet and exercise, and sleep and rest are also important factors. It is not scientific or reasonable to think that simply sunbathing can achieve weight loss. “Weight loss requires controlling your diet and exercising, making a rational plan, and self-discipline in exercise.”
When to sunbathe?
Hong Min, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Guangdong Province and the director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, suggests sunbathing from 7 to 9 a.m. during the hottest period of the year. During this time, the UV rays are lower, and the sunlight is gentler. The recommended duration of sun exposure should be 20 to 30 minutes.
How to sunbathe?
Hong Min emphasizes that when sunbathing, it is sufficient to reach a state of “mild sweating,” avoid excessive sweating, and should not be exposed to the sun for a long time. Sunbathing is obviously not suitable for people allergic to UV rays; controlling sun exposure time is particularly important for infants with delicate skin. When sunbathing, choose a place where the back is exposed to the wind, allowing the skin to feel a slight warmth. After sunbathing, it may be helpful to replenish the body with some light salt water to help restore balance. It is worth noting that after sunbathing, it is not advisable to immediately enter an air-conditioned room to avoid discomfort.
Who is not suitable for sunbathing?
Individuals allergic to UV rays, patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, coronary heart disease, pregnant women, and people with excessive internal heat are not recommended to sunbathe. It is best to follow the guidance of a professional doctor.
Source: “Guangzhou Radio and Television Station” WeChat public account, “Xiaoxiang Morning News,” etc.
