In Greek culture, Helios was the god of the Sun and people believed that he was the charioteer who drove the Sun across the sky each day. According to them, the Sun, has various healing powers that can be beneficial in curing and healing a wide variety of ailments. Heliotherapy is an alternative mode of treatment that makes the use of electromagnetic waves of the sun by exposing the body to sun rays.Heliotherapy is an ancient medicine system, which was sometimes called as phototherapy in the late 1800s. During this time, doctors used it in order to treat health disorders. However, it was tremendously popular in ancient Greek, Egyptian and Indian cultures as sunbath.Sunlight is a rich source of vitamin D as it helps the body to prepare vitamin D. Vitamin D helps in the amalgamation of calcium and is vital for many important body functions. Furthermore, it is beneficial in curing musculoskeletal problems, cancer and helps in lowering cholesterol. Sunlight is also known as 'light of life' and helps in improving the balance in body systems, boost immunity and promote long life.The Heliotherapy involves the uses of sunlight, in which ultraviolet rays are converted into a therapeutic system. Then these rays are used to remove blockages from the body of an ailing person. The duration and the procedure of the therapy is decided based on the individual's preferences, skin sensitivity, the location, season and time of the day as the exposure to the sun.
Benefits of Heliotherapy
