| Sun bath is very important for perfect health. It has a | | | | blisters are burst and wounds are healed more |
| mystical antibacterial and antifungal property. The sun | | | | speedily. |
| showers three types of rays upon us: | | | | 5. Sunlight maintains and even increases the amount of |
| 1. Rays of visible (white) light - The white light of the | | | | alkali in the blood. |
| sun is made up of light of seven different colors, as | | | | 6. If a pregnant lady takes sun baths regularly, she |
| seen in the rainbow. Each color has its specific effects | | | | gets relief from the usual discomforts of pregnancy |
| on the body. | | | | such as fatigue, backache, nausea, over stimulation |
| 2. Infra-red rays - These rays impart heat. The | | | | and lactation in the post-parturition period is also |
| warmth of these rays is most welcome in the winter. | | | | improved. |
| Moreover, these rays relax and soothe muscles, | | | | How to take sun bath? |
| reduce swelling and relieve pain. | | | | You should begin by exposing the body to the sunlight |
| 3. Ultra-violet rays - These rays are of special | | | | for 5 to 10 minutes, the anterior parts of the body for |
| importance. Vitamin D is produced in the body by the | | | | half this period and the posterior parts for the other |
| action of ultra-violet rays falling on the skin. Sunlight is in | | | | half. Later on, the period of exposure can be gradually |
| fact the best source of Vitamin D. A deficiency of | | | | increased, as convenient, to about an hour. After |
| Vitamin D causes a disease of the bones known as | | | | sunbath, a cold-water bath should be taken, or the |
| 'rickets'. | | | | body wiped with a piece of cloth wrung out in cold |
| Not only the skin, but the entire body derives benefits | | | | water. |
| from sunlight. Exposure to sunlight improves health and | | | | The mild sun of the morning or the evening has no |
| enhances the resistive powers of the body. | | | | harmful effect on the body. It is always beneficial. But it |
| Other benefits of sun bath | | | | is advisable to avoid exposing the body to the intense |
| 1. Sunlight helps nourish the muscles. If the skin is | | | | sunlight of the midday. |
| deprived of sunlight by keeping it covered, the muscles | | | | The discomfort experienced during a sun bath, or a |
| tend to weaken and degenerate. | | | | burning sensation in the skin, is an indication of |
| 2. Sunlight promotes the proper formation of teeth, | | | | excessive exposure to sunlight. |
| speedy growth of hair, and quick and deep breathing. | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| 3. Blood pressure is brought down, and the kidneys | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| become more efficient. | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| 4. By the action of sun light, skin diseases are cured, | | | | before embarking on any health program. |