Heliotherapy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Heliotherapy
Heliotherapy involves using direct exposure to natural sunlight for therapeutic benefits.1 This treatment has been used to treat a range of illnesses including bipolar disorder and neonatal jaundice.2 Heliotherapy has been used in India, China, and Egypt to treat various skin disorders.1
Fast Facts:
- Heliotherapy is based on the benefits of ultraviolet radiation.1
- The risks associated with undergoing heliotherapy include skin aging and skin cancer.2
- Although touted as a treatment for mental health issues, it is recommended that those with illnesses such as depression should avoid using heliotherapy.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 About.com: Heliotherapy: Nature's Treatment for Psoriasis
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Superior Sun Centers: What is Heliotherapy?
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: What is heliotherapy, Helio Therapy
- Last update: Apr. 1, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
