Sun Bath

SUN BATH
Sun bath is to expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or for therapeutic
purpose.
"A full sunbath in the nude is ideal. This is not a mere cosmetic measure, but a
health requirement for greatest value"
- Dr. Shelton
“Everyone sick or well looks better, feels better, gets better and functions
better after exposing every part of their nude bodies to the beautiful sunshine”
- Bernarr McFadden
Sunbathing is a popular leisure activity in which a person sits or lies in direct

sunshine. People often sunbathe in comfortable places where there is ample
sunlight. Some common places for sunbathing include beaches, open air
swimming pools, parks, gardens, and sidewalk cafes. Sunbathers typically wear
limited amounts of clothing or some simply go nude. For some, an alternative to
sunbathing is the use of a sunbed that generates ultraviolet light and can be
used indoors regardless of outdoor weather conditions and amount of sunlight.
For many people with pale or brownish skin, one purpose for sunbathing is to
darken one's skin color (get a sun tan), as this is considered in some cultures to
be beautiful, associated with outdoor activity and health. Some people prefer
naked sunbathing so that an "all-over" or "even" tan can be obtained, sometimes
as part of a specific lifestyle.
For people suffering from psoriasis, sunbathing is an effective way of healing

the symptoms.
Skin tanning is achieved by an increase in the dark pigment inside skin cells
called melanocytes, and it is actually an automatic response mechanism of the
body to sufficient exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or from artificial
sunlamps. Thus, the tan gradually disappears with time, when one is no longer
exposed to these sources.
BATHING TECHNIQUE
Finding a place for sunbath
 A place where there is no strong wind

 A place with plenty of sunshine
 Calm Quite place, away from hustle and bustle where you can have about
holy an hour of undisturbed time.
 Garden/ backyard/ roof top beach/ lake side
TIME
The best time of taking Sunbath is between 12 Noon 2 pm in winters and 8 am –

10 am & 3 pm – 5 pm in Summer. Early morning or evening when Sun rays are
gentle.
DURATION
 The duration of Sun Bath varies according to physiological condition of

the person.
 Time for which Sunbath is taken daily should be increased gradually.
 A weak person may begin with a 7-10 minute Sunbath in winter or 3-5
minute Sunbath in summer season.
 Sunbath should not be taken for more than One hour.
 One should not prolong Sunbath if sun is very Strong.
 Sun bath may be stopped as soon as sweating starts
 Kuhne Sun Bath may be taken from ½ to 1½ hrs.
ATTIRE
Only under garments are worn during a Sunbath. Rickley Sun bath is done
without any clothes.
TECHNIQUE / METHOD
There are various types of sun bath. They are as follows
1. Ordinary Sun Bath

2. Rickley Sun Bath
3. Kuhne Sun Bath
4. Sun Bath With Wet Cloth
ORDINARY SUN BATH
 Spread a blanket or mat on ground on an appropriate place.

 Protect head from sunlight by a Wet cloth/ towel or an umbrella.
 Drink 2 – 3 glasses of water before the bath. Fluids may be replace when
the patient feels thristy.
 Lie down in the sun only wearing your under garments .
 After Sun Bath the patient may sit in shadow for about 5-15 minutes. The
body may then be wiped with a wet towel.
 This bath may be taken for 20 to 40 minutes.
 All parts of body should be exposed to sunlight.

 The period of sunbath should be divided in 4 parts.
 Left side of body one fourth time, right side of body one fourth time,
supine one fourth time & lie on belly for one fourth time.
RICKLEY SUN BATH
 Rickley Sun Bath is taken just after sunrise.

 This is very helpful in curing patients with eczema, growth stagnation in
children,blood deficiency diseases etc.
 In this type of Sun bath the portion of body exposed to sun is gradually
increased every day till the entire body gets exposed.
 On the first day only the feet are kept under the Sun for 5 minutes.
 The next day legs up to thighs are under the sun.
 In third day gradually whole body is exposed to Sunlight without any
clothes.
 After Sun Bath the patient may sit in shadow for about 5-15 minutes. The
body may then be wiped with a wet towel
KUHNE SUN BATH
 In kuhne Sun- Bath the patient lies down in Sun wearing only an
underwear.
 Banana leaves cover the head face and navel or any other green leaves.
 This help to open the prose of the skin and sweating begins to take place.
 Kuhne Sun- bath can be taken from half to one and a half hours.
 If the sun is very strong the duration of Sunbath should be reduced.
SUNBATH WITH WET CLOTH
 First all clothes are removed and the patient is covered up to neck by a
dry sheet or blanket and kept under sunlight.
 When the body is heated up the dry sheet or blanket is removed and body
is covered by wet cloth.
 The patient may also be covered by banana leaves.
 The head should be covered by wet cloth.
 This bath may be taken for 20 to 40 minutes.
PRECAUTIONS
 Head must be protected while taking Sun Bath – either by keeping it in

shade or by covering it with a wet cloth.
 Do not take Sun Bath in very strong Sunlight
 Do not take food immediately after Sun Bath
 If headache or any other trouble occurs duration of sunbath should be
reduced the next day.
 It is best to sunbathe in the morning sunlight as opposed to the mid-
afternoon sun. This is because there is much more beneficial ultraviolet
rays in the morning, and by the time afternoon hits, the sunshine has
changed to be mainly infrared rays which is very hot and doesn’t do
nearly as much good.
 Don’t sunbathe for too long at first, but build up exposure slowly –
frequent short exposures are better than prolonged exposure. Expose the
skin to the sun for fewer than 5 minutes on each side the first day.
Gradually increase the time in the sun each day thereafter. The best time
to go out and sunbathe would be in the hours of 10 AM- 12 PM when the
sun is fully shining, but not too hot yet.
 Maintain a careful watch on diet and eat organic whole foods, and plenty
of fruit and vegetables. Avoid all refined, processed foods and avoid ‘junk
food’ of all varieties. Drink non alcoholic fluids frequently when
sunbathing.
Before taking Sun Bath
 Wash the head face and neck before Sunbath

 No meals to be taken during 2 hrs before Sunbath
After Sun bath
 Do not take food immediately

 Take bath with cold water after Half an hour or wipe all body parts with
wet towel
INDICATIONS
According to the principles of Sunbath, diseases in the human body may occur
the to deficiency of any of the seven colors in Sunbath light or excess of any of
the colors. With Sunbath any deficiency of any color in the body is removed.
 Sunbath leads to sweating- through sweat the foreign matter in the body
is brought out (which according to Naturopathy is the cause of all
diseases)
 The sunrays treat the foreign (disease causing) matter in the body, which
is then expelled through sweat urine or stool.
 It helps to open the prose of the skin
 It helps the body to metabolize Vitamin D
CONTRA INDICATIONS
1. Patients suffering from heart ailments

2. Patients with fever
3. Patents allergic to light i.e. photo allergic
SUN BATH IN INFANTS
To have children with higher body postures and bony strong, sun bath is the
best threapeutic intervention. After birth about a week, baby should be exposed
to sunlight in the early morning. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight can boost
capacity to form vitamin D in the body, which help to develop bone and muscle.
Start with sunbathing in few minutes and then gradually increase, when the
baby is 3 months or more can sunbathe for about half an hour. Mother should
also sunbathe and play with baby in the sun. Spending time outdoors in the
sunshine can do wonders for improving body’s ability for absorbing calcium for
healthy bone development.
If the baby is born in the spring and fall, it’s best to sunbathe from 7-9 am. In
summer time, the baby can sunbathe from 6 to 7.30 am. Duration of sunbathing
should not be too long, more than 30 minutes is not good for the health of kid.
Older children should avoid direct sun exposure between 10am and 4pm, and
when they are in the sun they should wear protective clothing. When there is a
risk of sunburn, sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours, especially after
swiming, sweating or toweling off.
Choose a clean place with lot of sunlight illumination and pay attention to avoid
catching the wind. After sunbathing, use soft cotton to absorb sweat for baby
and let your baby drink a little water. It should not be exposed to the sun
through the glass as this will not work. Even in winter, sunbathing is given for
children in the house with the door open wide but don’t sunbathe behind the
glass. It is preferable to avoid the days of unusual weather or changing season
time.
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) has recently published new

guidelines on sun exposure for children. The policy states that “Infants younger
than 6 months of age should be kept out of direct sunlight and covered with
appropriate protective clothing and hats.”
Sunscreen should be applied when necessary, but only on exposed areas. The
concern is that infants, particularly premature infants, may absorb more of the
sunscreen ingredients.
Remember to wear hats, sunglasses and appropriate clothing.
With limited sun exposure, the human body gets enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is
produced when cholesterol in the skin is exposed to sunlight. Breastfed babies,
and children who do not receive enough vitamin D through their diet should
take 400 IU of vitamin D daily. Vitamin D helps with bone and muscle health.
Vitamin D deficiency has also been associated with allergies.
Sunbathing, Reducing Jaundice In Babies
At the beginning of the birth of a baby, most will experience jaundice. This is
caused by increased yellow pigment in the blood, called bilirubin. Newborn liver
has not worked well, so it can not handle this excess bilirubin. This makes the
yellow pigment is settled in the skin, and reflects the color yellow for three to
four days at the beginning of birth.
This is a normal jaundice. Some ways to minimize the presence of yellow

pigment is to give as much breastmilk as possible, the calories contained in
breastmilk helps to cleanse the body of excess bilirubin in the system.
Sunbathing for the baby at the morning time, around 7-8 hours of the morning,
approximately 5-10 minutes, and do not be too long, considering the baby's skin
is still sensitive and can result in sun burn by exposure to sunlight.
Sunlight is believed to break down bilirubin in the skin so that the yellow
pigment will fade. It could also provide breastmilk during drying, or after
drying. Breastfeed as much as possible after drying to avoid dehydration,
besides being a panacea for this jaundice.

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SUN BATH

Sunbathing is a popular leisure activity in which a person sits or lies in direct

For people suffering from psoriasis, sunbathing is an effective way of healing

Finding a place for sunbath

 A place where there is no strong wind

The best time of taking Sunbath is between 12 Noon 2 pm in winters and 8 am –

 The duration of Sun Bath varies according to physiological condition of

There are various types of sun bath. They are as follows

1. Ordinary Sun Bath

ORDINARY SUN BATH

 Spread a blanket or mat on ground on an appropriate place.

 All parts of body should be exposed to sunlight.

RICKLEY SUN BATH

 Rickley Sun Bath is taken just after sunrise.

KUHNE SUN BATH

SUNBATH WITH WET CLOTH

 Head must be protected while taking Sun Bath – either by keeping it in

Before taking Sun Bath

 Wash the head face and neck before Sunbath

After Sun bath

 Do not take food immediately

1. Patients suffering from heart ailments

SUN BATH IN INFANTS

The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) has recently published new

Remember to wear hats, sunglasses and appropriate clothing.

Sunbathing, Reducing Jaundice In Babies

This is a normal jaundice. Some ways to minimize the presence of yellow

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