Since young, we have been introduced that the sunlight or sun rays is of prime importance to our mental and physical health. The growth and development of one’s body is dependent on sunlight which consists of energy and color.

However free thing like the sunlight has not been fully appreciated and utilized by us. The main reason being this wonderful gift from nature is freely available and bestowed upon us everywhere.

Let look at some basics of the benefits of sunlight:

The sun showers three kinds of rays upon us:

  1. Rays of visible (white light): this white light consists of the light of seven different colors and each color has its specific effect on the human body ( color therapy)
  2. Infra-red rays: these rays relax and soothe the muscles, reduce swelling and relieve pain
  3. Ultra-violet ray: these are of special importance. Incidentally, Vitamin D is produced in the body by the action of ultra-violet rays falling on the skin. Hence sunlight is the best source of Vitamin D!. Besides this the ultra-violet rays are essential for the healthy conditions of the skins. Skin diseases occur more on those who cover their bodies from head to foot, avoiding the sunlight or using too much sunshades for fear of darkening their skins!

So what else can sunlight benefits us? They are as follows:

  • Sunlight helps nourish the muscles - as explained above, if the skin is deprived of sunlight by keeping it covered, the muscles tend to weaken and degenerate
  • Sunlight promotes the proper formation of teeth, speedy growth of hairs and quick and deep breathing. Blood pressure is brought down, the kidneys become more efficient.
  • Sunlight maintains and even increases the amount of akali in the blood
  • If a pregnant lady takes sun baths regularly, she gets relief from the usual discomforts of pregnancy such as fatigue, backache, nausea, overstimulation (or overexcitement),etc and lactation in the post parturition period is also improved.

All in all, solar power is a natural source of energy freely available and having healing powers as narrated above. Just imagine a place without sunlight might be - Rickets, tuberculosis, pneumonia, infant death rate increases and other contagious diseases will spread.

Sun-rays are even made more effective when used in conjunction with medicines, water, colors, gems ,etc

Solarized water, sugar, oil,etc are effective in curing ailments.