Helio therapy

By
S3
B.N.Y.S
CONTENTS

Introduction

Types

Techniques
INTRODUCTION

Helio therapy is defined as the

treatment of disease by exposing
the body to sunlight

It is the treatment by means of

Suns electromagnetic waves
SUN
Is the nearest star
Consists of mainly hydrogen and
helium and iron, oxygen, and
carbon
The temperature is about 10,000
degrees Fahrenheit on the surface
and more than 28 million degrees
Fahrenheit at the core
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

Consists of
Radio waves (1mmto 100km)
Microwaves (1 mm to 1 m )
Infrared radiation (0.74m to
300m)
Visible light (380nm to 740 nm)
Ultraviolet radiation (0.01 nm to
10nm)
X rays (100 A to 0.01 A)
Gamma rays
WHY SUNLIGHT IS IMPORTANT
Essential for the evolution of life on
earth

Visible light needed for photosynthesis

IR gives warmth

Directly or indirectly every body

depends on sun
SUN BATH
Sunbath can be taken by all
people of all ages and both
genders
Early morning and evening is the
best (7 to 9 AM and 4 to 6 PM)
10 minutes to 15 minutes of daily
exposure is useful for maintaining
normal functioning of the body
TYPES OF SUN BATH
Ordinary Sun Bath

Rickley Sun Bath

Kuhne Sun Bath

Sun Bath With Wet Cloth

Atapa Snana
ORDINARY SUN BATH

Spread a blanket or mat on

ground

Protect head from sunlight

Lie down wearing minimum

clothing
RICKLEY SUN BATH
Taken just after sunrise
Portion of the body exposed to sun is
gradually increased every day
First only feet, then thighs, navel
region and gradually entire body
After sunbath patient may sit in
shadow for about 5-15 minutes
The body may then be wiped with a
wet towel
Very helpful in cases of eczema, growth
stagnation in children, blood deficiency
KUHNE SUN BATH
Patient lies down in sun wearing
minimum clothes
Banana leaves cover the head,
face and navel
Opens the pores of the skin
Can be taken from to 1 hr.
If sun is strong reduce the
duration
SUN BATH WITH WET CLOTH
Patient is covered up to neck by a
dry sheet or blanket and kept
under sunlight
When the body is heated replace
using a wet cloth
Head must be covered by wet
cloth
Bath can be taken for 20 to 40
minutes
ATAPA SNANA
Patient is covered up to neck by a dry
sheet or blanket and kept under
sunlight
When the body is heated replace
using a wet cloth
Patient must be covered by banana
leaves
Head must be covered by wet cloth
Bath can be taken for 20 to 40
minutes
PRECAUTION WHILE TAKING SUN
BATH
Head must be protected while taking
sunbath either by keeping it in shade
or by covering it with a wet cloth

Do not take bath in strong sunlight

If headache or any other trouble

occurs, duration of sunbath should be
reduced the next day
BEFORE TAKING SUN BATH

Wash head, neck and face

Only half the stomach must be

filled

Drink two glasses of water

METHOD
All parts of body should be exposed

Period of sunbath must be divided

four times
th left side
th right side
th front side
th back side
DURATION

Varies according to physiological

condition of the person

Time should be increased

gradually

Duration should not exceed 1 hr.

AFTER SUN BATH

Do not take food immediately

Bathe with cold water after

hour and wipe all body parts with
wet towel

Spinal bath for 15 minutes

INDICATIONS
Psychology
Osteomalacia
depressants
Rickets Rheumatoid
Obesity arthritis
Insomnia Lower back ache
Psoriasis Osteo arthritis
Hemiplegia
Fatal breast
Scabies
cancer
TB
COPD
Etc.
CONTRA - INDICATIONS

Fever
Leukemia
Acne Vulgaris
Edema
Angina Pectoris
Chicken pox
Cardiac
Measles
disorders
Hyper vitamin D
Poisoning
Conjunctivitis
Hypertension
BENEFITS
Healthy looking complexion
Regular exposure builds natural resistance
against harmful sun rays
UV rays antiseptics
Clears skin diseases
Enhance immune system
Encourages healthy circulation
Sooth nerves and boost mood by increasing
production of endorphin and serotonin
Increases melatonin output at night
BENEFITS cont.

Balances PMS
Improves function of the liver
Decreases risk breast, colon and
prostate cancer
Metabolizes cholesterol
Decreases BP, resting HR, increases
O/P of blood
Decreases SAD like sadness, insomnia
and carbohydrate cravings
Reduces frequency of cold up to 40.3%
BENEFITS cont.

Sunbath leads to sweating

Sunlight treats foreign particles
and it comes out through sweat,
urine or stool
Opens the pores of the skin
Helps body to metabolize Vitamin
D
PATHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Over exposure causes
Premature aging
Wrinkling
Skin cancer
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