There has been a hot topic recently
#Woman claims to have lost 4 pounds in 10 days by sunbathing her back#
Netizens are excited
Saying this is a natural “gift”
A free “sun treatment”!
Well, the hottest period of the year is here
Some friends are already getting ready to sunbathe
An umbrella for shade, a mat, a flat surface
You’re all set to start
Doctors say:
Sunbathing your back during the hottest period is risky!
If not done properly, the disadvantages may outweigh the benefits
Is it really feasible to sunbathe your back during the hottest period? Doctors say sunbathing does have health benefits.
According to the holistic theory of “man and nature as one” in traditional Chinese medicine, the hottest period is when the yang energy in nature is at its peak, and it is also the time when all living things grow most vigorously. The human back has many yang meridians, so sunbathing during this time can not only replenish the body’s yang energy but also eliminate long-standing ailments.
For patients with conditions such as metabolic syndrome and depression, sunbathing can invigorate qi, warm yang, dispel cold, and promote circulation. For sub-healthy individuals with poor gastrointestinal function and susceptibility to colds, sunbathing can enhance the body’s self-regulating ability. For people with yang deficiency and dampness accumulation, sunbathing can help stimulate the activity of qi and blood meridians, improve yang deficiency constitution
It is important to note that sunbathing is not suitable for everyone and should not be blindly followed.
Furthermore, there are two situations depicted in the images below, which are not suitable for sunbathing!
NOTE: Sunbathing until you break a light sweat and feel slightly tired is good; avoid sweating profusely and feeling agitated.
For the first time, sunbathe for a short period; if it feels comfortable, you can extend the time or do it multiple times.
“Weight loss from back sunbathing is due to water loss; once rehydrated, it will quickly rebound.” Doctors say that the situation of losing 4 pounds in 10 days by sunbathing on social platforms is actually an individual case; weight loss may be related to various factors, including water loss, temporary metabolic changes, or adjustments in other lifestyle habits, and does not directly mean fat loss.
Weight loss requires controlling diet, increasing physical activity, having a proper plan, and being self-disciplined in exercising. Trying to achieve weight loss solely through sunbathing is neither scientific nor reasonable.
Source: Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People’s Daily Weibo, Nanning CDC
