A 32-year-old member asked:
Can sunbathing cure a cold?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
There isn't a cure: For cold. Sunbathing will not cure a cold.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Likely: Sunshine helps synthesize vitamin D in our body and boosts our immunity. Laying on the beach should help you feel better and get over your cold faster.
869 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 29, 2016
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