Sunburn is also medicine
Sunburn is also medicine It sounds normal, but sunlight is an indispensable element for the human body. So sunbathing means getting health benefits. Ayurveda calls it 'sun bath'. It means being in full contact with the sun and basking in its warmth. Most of the parts of the body are touched by the sun. What happens when you do this? Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, which is a small gland in the brain. Melatonin helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. Light directly affects the amount of melatonin produced by the body. Melatonin levels in the blood are highest at night and it promotes healthy sleep by improving our circadian rhythm. What is the source of vitamin D? The natural source of vitamin D is sunlight. Vitamin D is sufficient or plentiful in the morning sun. It is taken through the skin. Vitamin D from the sun is a fat-soluble vitamin. Even if you can't sunbathe daily, you should sit in the sun with oil on your body at least one day a week. It preven...