Itīs not because of the tan ...
Why is sunlight so important to us?
Within the range of complementary therapies for the ill, according to her/his individual situation, we should also take into consideration her/his actual physical situation. Many patients have no physical movement due to their illness that requires them to stay in bed. This situation causes secondary effects such as muscle atrophy, joint problems, low blood pressure, and many more, for which the medicine commonly prescribed some physiotherapy or medicine.
Our body is traditionally used to receive a daily dose of sunlight that has its effect on our body (metabolism) and mood. The exposure to sun is a many times forgotten element in the context of a disease and could help against many of the mentioned symptoms and go for the self healing process. Ancient cultures like the Egyptians and even some indigenous cultures of North and South America knew about the healing effect of sunlight.
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Sunlight is truly indispensable to our good health and peace of mind. Many people hide from the sun and deny themselves of the sun’s healing powers. They fear the sun’s damaging ultra-violet rays. History tells us the human race evolved and thrived under the light and energy of the sun.
Sunlight is far more beneficial than we realize. It helps our body to produce vitamin D and prevents us even from cancer. Sun gazers from around the world will attest to the benefits the practice has given them.
Brief exposure to sunshine may help ward off debilitating and deadly diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension, depression, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
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Together with a terminal illness and specially with some type of terminal illnesses, it is recommended to take special precautions with the application of this type of sungazing therapy:
• In order to avoid sun burn on the unused and delicate skin it might be best to apply the sun bath in the early or late daylight hours, and
• apply a sun blocker of a renowned trademark, that also helps to avoid dehydration of the skin.
• A hat or cap should be the main precaution for the head, may be also sunglasses with good UV-shield.
• Adequate clothing, if possible of natural fabrics, in order to provide a proper respiration of the skin at the covered parts.
• The patient should sit in a padded chair in order to avoid pinching and discomfort to the skin during a short or longer lasting session in the sun (according to the case).
• In case of diseases like Lupus or skin cancer this therapy should be applied only with the agreement of your doctor. The same applies to situations with the application of certain medicine like e.g. Sulphonamides.
• Many patients, due to the physical changes together with the deterioration of the body, may not like to be exposed to the public during the sunbath (we won’t like to hurt her/his self-confidence and intimacy), so we would look for a discrete environment (a terrace or patio, etc.).
There are surely many more complementary therapies that could help the patient. It is worthwile to test them one by one for practicability and effect on the ill person. Their effect will depend much on the individual sensibility and personal preferences.