Helio Therapy-The Healing Power of Sun

Sunlight – The so-called electromagnetic radiation has an energy of many different wavelengths emitted by the sun. Such energy provides us with the heat and light we need. To cure the ailments sun rays therapy holds a special place.

Electromagnetic Waves:

Long waves
– Radio waves/IR rays
– Invisible
– IR rays warm our body
VIBGYOR
– Visible light
– Visible
– Visible rays help in photosynthesis, enables us to see.
Short waves
– UV rays/X rays/Gamma rays
– Invisible
– It’s present in too small quantities and has too low energy to affect our skin. They are dangerous and can potentially burn skin, cancer-producing, and photoaging. It penetrates to earth in an insignificant amount.
– X-rays are used artificially in medicines.

Sun Bath:

• It can be taken by people of all ages and genders.
• Best if taken at early morning and evening i.e., 7.00 to 9.00 AM or 4.00 to 6.00 PM.
• Bright sunlight is not advisable.
• 10-15 minutes of daily exposure to sunlight is useful for maintaining the normal functioning of the body.
• It is advised to drink a sufficient amount of water before the procedure.

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Physiological Effects of Heliotheraphy:

• Sunlight is the only reliable source of vitamin D. Just exposure to the natural sunlight for 15 minutes/day on your hands, your face is sufficient to obtain the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D.
• Exposure to sunlight increases the body’s ability to metabolize cholesterol leading to a 15% decrease in blood cholesterol level.
• Scientific studies indicate exposure to sunlight may have similar effects to those of exercise- the decrease in BP, lowering, resting H.R, and 39% increase in a healthy output of blood.
• Decreases symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), like sadness, insomnia, and carbohydrate cravings.
• Heliotherapy is effective in psoriasis, skin lesions, and arthritis up to 84%. Psoriasis is caused by VR rays in the sun within 80 days.
• A new study in California says- exposure to sunlight may play an important role in precaution of certain types of cancer like breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and colon cancer. Vitamin D produced by exposure to sunlight is associated with a lower rate of fatal breast cancer.
• It stimulates lymphocytes, increases blood constituents. Human skin absorbs maximum sun rays wavelength between 230-320nm. UV rays produce a cutaneous reflex.
• Gives a high degree of immunity to certain transplantable tumors as well, enhanced reinforce to bacterial infection.
• 10 minutes of exposure to controlled UV light. Once to thrice a week. Demonstrated to reduce the frequency of colds up to 40.3%.

Indications: Osteomalacia, Rickets, Obesity, Insomnia, Psychology depressants, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lower backache, Osteoarthritis, Hemiplegia, Scabies, Tuberculosis, etc.

Exposure to the right amount of sun maintains our health. Its the process which has started ever since the beginning of human civilization and has positive effects to achieve perfect balance.

Dr. Chaitra G

Dr. CHAITRA.G, Homoeopathic Trichologist, Bangalore writes about the healing power of the Sun. She is a holistic health expert and lifestyle coach, helping people every day with the relief of troublesome symptoms. She works with people to find out why they are ill in the first place, clearing the blocks and obstacles to optimum health, radiance, and vitality!