as the saying goes, “the sun is a treasure, and the sun is good for your health”. However, what people get most easily is often the least cherished. A survey shows that Chinese people don’t have enough time to bask in the sun. Less than three adults often bask in the sun. Many people don’t know the best time to bask in the sun.
8 big benefits should be kept in mind
to prevent myopia.
a study by the Australian National University pointed out that lack of sunlight may be one of the causes of myopia.
researchers believe that sunlight can stimulate the production of dopamine, which can help prevent the eye axis from becoming longer, so as to prevent the focus distortion of light entering the eye during focusing. Therefore, more exposure to the sun and more outdoor activities can help “nerds” reduce the risk of myopia.
reduce colds.
a study by Yale University School of Medicine found that regular exposure to the sun can help reduce the harm of influenza virus and other common respiratory diseases.
researchers believe that maintaining a high level of vitamin D in the body can better prevent problems such as sore throat, common cold and nasal congestion. People living in sunny areas are less likely to be infected with the flu virus than those who are less exposed to the sun.
blood vessels are healthier.
a study published in the British Medical Journal found that people with low vitamin D levels had a higher risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke.
a number of studies have also confirmed that the number of patients with myocardial infarction will increase significantly in winter when there is a lack of ultraviolet light. Proper sun exposure helps vitamin D become more active, so as to reduce inflammation in the body and is more beneficial to vascular health.
extends service life.
since 1980, Danish researchers have studied 4.4 million Danes for 26 years and found that more exposure to solar energy can prolong life.
inger hensp clemenson of the Danish Cancer Institute also believes that those who often bask in the sun go outdoors more often than those who always stay at home or in the office, which is also an important reason for good health.
increased hormone levels.
one of the cheapest natural “Viagra” may be to get more sun. Researchers at Graz Medical University in Austria found that the level of testosterone in the body changes with the fluctuation of vitamin D content.
after autumn every year, the levels of vitamin D and testosterone in the human body will decline simultaneously and reach the lowest in March next year. This has something to do with people’s lack of sunshine. The study also said that exposure to the sun for an hour a day could increase testosterone by 69%.
reduce cancer risk.
a study by the University of San Diego in the United States shows that women living in lower latitudes have a lower risk of ovarian cancer than those living in higher latitudes, because the former has a long time of sunlight exposure and a high content of vitamin D, which is more conducive to cancer prevention than the latter.
less depression.
the study found that under sufficient sunshine, the secretion levels of adrenaline, thyroxine and gonadotropin in human body will be increased, which will effectively improve depression, mental depression and other adverse psychology.
Liu Baofeng, a senior psychologist of China Mental Health Association, pointed out that many people suffer from insomnia, chest tightness and irritability in winter and rainy weather. The decrease of sunshine time is one of the reasons for seasonal affective disorder.
enhances immunity.
Yang Li, Professor of the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of traditional Chinese medicine, told reporters that sunbathing has the effect of tonifying yang qi and healthy qi. Traditional Chinese medicine has the saying of “picking the essence of the sun”, that is, collecting sunlight to produce the Qi of clearing Yang.
the normal viscera function in the human body depends on Yang Qi. When Yang Qi is filled, the human body’s ability to resist diseases will be improved. Healthy qi is relative to external evil. Sunbathing can strengthen the body and enhance immunity.
seize the two best “sun spots”
to bask in the sun from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
because the ultraviolet ray in the sun is low during this period, it can make people feel warm and soft, promote metabolism and avoid damaging the skin. However, the sun is strong in summer, so people’s best time to bask in the sun earlier; It can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, enhance physique, promote normal bone calcification, and is also a good “Sun point”.
there are many X-beam components in the ultraviolet at 4 ~ 5 p.m.
dry for 15 ~ 20 minutes each time. Stand in a place with good environment and wide field of vision, facing the East, close your eyes, open your arms, palm towards the sun, and fingers slightly folded. At the same time, cooperate with deep breathing and repeat this action for many times. It is better to bask in it for 15 ~ 20 minutes. After drying, you can rub your hands and massage your face, which has the effect of clearing your heart, calming your mind and relieving fatigue.
avoid the sun in the afternoon in summer. The ultraviolet radiation is strong in summer. You must avoid the afternoon when you are in the sun. The time can be shortened to less than 15 minutes. Based on the principle of physical comfort, you can’t force it. Pay attention to keeping warm in the sun in autumn and winter. In windy days, less sun should be exposed to avoid cold.
3 parts should be exposed to
back.
there is the theory of “back is Yang” in the Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic. Modern medicine has also confirmed that there are a large number of immune cells under the skin of human back, which can be activated by sun exposure.
therefore, let the back bask in more sunshine. Even wearing clothes can also contribute to the absorption and synthesis of calcium, and can also achieve the purpose of tonifying yang qi, dredging meridians, harmonizing viscera, dispelling cold and relieving pain.
legs.
drying your legs can well dispel the cold of your legs, effectively alleviate leg cramps, and accelerate the absorption of calcium in your legs. Especially for people with rheumatoid arthritis, solar energy can activate blood vessels and play an auxiliary role in treatment.
in addition, there are many acupoints on the legs. Stimulated by the sun, people can feel that their legs and feet are light and eliminate fatigue.
overhead.
Hong Zhaoguang said that the sun on the top of the head can fully promote the absorption of calcium. As long as the time is well controlled, it is also conducive to the development of children’s brain, the growth of head bones and the growth of hair.
let the sun shine on the top of the head, which can warm Baihui Point (located in the center of the head), which has a certain effect of unblocking Baimai, nourishing the brain and tonifying yang.