Recently
The trend of “sunbathing” is back
A sun umbrella, a mat, a flat ground
Can start
Search “sunbathing” on social media platforms
You can see many netizens sharing
Their own experiences and insights on sunbathing
Many netizens mentioned
After sunbathing for a period of time
They feel more energetic
And less prone to cold hands and feet
Some netizens even mentioned
That after sunbathing, they lost 4 jin (approx. 2 kg) in 10 days
Lose 4 jin in 10 days, eyes clear?
Is sunbathing for health reliable?
According to media reports, a woman in Foshan lost 4 jin in 10 days by sunbathing on the rooftop. The person said that after sunbathing, she felt her eyes became clearer. She sunbathes for about half an hour every day, even though she got tanned, she feels it’s worth it.
In addition to weight loss, on social media platforms, many netizens share the “health benefits” of sunbathing.
Annie (pseudonym) has long been troubled by dysmenorrhea. 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, faces the sun, and receives the “baking” of summer, “this is much cheaper than going outside for moxibustion or similar treatments.”
Tiantian (pseudonym) mentioned that after sunbathing, she found that her body weight, which had not decreased even with long-term salad consumption, actually decreased. Her complexion also became rosier, “the effect is even better than medical aesthetics.”
Xiao Wang, a swimming coach, has long been troubled by body pain caused by dampness and cold. So, he chooses to sunbathe on a lounging chair in the afternoon when he has no classes. Initially not expecting much, after sunbathing for a few days, he found that his hands and feet were no longer easily cold under the air conditioner, “sunbathing really has a strong effect on dispelling dampness and cold.”
Weight loss, relief of menstrual pain,
Dispelling dampness and cold……
Is sunbathing really as miraculous as described online?
Some netizens mentioned
It’s quite effective for those with cold and damp constitutions
While some reminded
To beware of sunburn
Doctors remind: Do not blindly follow trends
Is sunbathing during the “dog days” really feasible? Hong Min, chief physician in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, affirmed the health benefits of sunbathing from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. She praised sunbathing as a way to dispel cold, release exterior, and warm yang for health.
Who can benefit from sunbathing more?
1. Those with chronic diseases
Such as metabolic syndrome, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, allergic cough, rhinitis, pharyngitis, dysmenorrhea, gynecological chronic inflammation, etc., by sweating in the sun during the dog days, they can invigorate qi, warm yang, dispel cold, invigorate the circulation, and prevent winter diseases.
2. Sub-healthy individuals
Such as poor gastrointestinal function, prone to colds, sensitive to both cold and heat, cold and windy in the waist and legs, lack of physical activity, high stress, etc., by sweating in the sun during the dog days, they can enhance the body’s self-regulation ability, especially in terms of temperature regulation and autonomic nervous system.
3. Those with yang deficiency and dampness
Such as fear of cold, cold limbs, limb fatigue, mental fatigue, especially with a thick tongue coating or tooth marks, indicating yang deficiency and dampness, sunbathing during the dog days can stimulate the activity of qi and blood meridians, improve yang deficiency, and dispel dampness constitution.
Is sunbathing during the dog days reliable for weight loss?
Liang Tingting, chief nutritionist from the Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, suggests that for weight loss during the dog days, dietary and exercise arrangements need to be scientifically planned. Sleep and rest are also important factors. It is neither scientific nor reasonable to expect weight loss solely from sunbathing, “weight loss requires controlling food intake, exercising, making a reasonable plan, and self-discipline.”
How to sunbathe scientifically
1. When to sunbathe?
Doctors recommend sunbathing during the time period of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. when the ultraviolet rays are relatively low and the sunlight is softer. The recommended duration of sunbathing is around 20 to 30 minutes.
2. How to sunbathe?
Doctors particularly emphasize that while sunbathing, one should only reach a state of “light sweating,” avoiding heavy sweating and prolonged exposure. Sunbathing is obviously not suitable for those allergic to ultraviolet rays. For infants and toddlers with delicate skin, controlling the sunbathing time is crucial. When sunbathing, choose a place with light wind to make the skin feel slightly warm. After sunbathing, it’s advisable to replenish with some light salt water to help the body restore balance. It’s worth noting that after sunbathing, it’s not advisable to immediately enter an air-conditioned room to avoid discomfort to the body.
3. Who should avoid sunbathing?
Those sensitive to ultraviolet rays, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, coronary heart disease patients, pregnant women, individuals with excessive internal heat, etc., are not recommended to sunbathe. It’s best to follow professional medical advice.
Have you “sunbathed” yet?
What are other summer health methods?
Source: Xiaqiang Hotline
