Appropriate sunbathing with a lot of benefits

Health & Lifestyle
  • 2016-09-20

In spite of many people do not enjoy sunbathing, the benefits of sunbathing outweighs the harm of it. All you need to do is to apply an appropriate amount of sunscreen and you will find that sun is good for your health.

There are three benefits for sunbathing:

  • Enhance immunity

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, sunbathing provides “Yang Qi”, which means energy. Chinese believe that Yang Qi supported the human body and the functionality of body organs. If there are sufficient sunlight, human body will full of Yang Qi. Thus, the ability in resisting disease will be enhanced. The immune system will be strengthened.

  • Prevention of myopia

Research indicates that a lack of sunlight may be one of the causes of myopia. The researchers analyzed that the sun can stimulate dopamine production, and dopamine can help preventing axial length, thus preventing distortion of focus light entering the eye occurs when focusing. Thus, more sun and outdoor activities can reduce the risk of myopia.

  • Reduce colds

The study found that the sun often helps to reduce the harm of influenza viruses and other common respiratory disease. Researchers believe that maintaining a high level of vitamin D, can better prevent sore throat, common cold, stuffy nose and other issues. Compared with people who lives in less shiny area, those who live in less sunny areas infected with influenza virus.

Source: kknews