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Heliotherapy

/ˌhiːli.oʊˈθɛrəpi/noun
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Heliotherapy refers to the medical practice of using sunlight or artificial UV light to treat various ailments, leveraging the sun's natural rays to stimulate healing processes in the body. In contemporary usage, it's often employed for conditions like psoriasis or seasonal affective disorder, but it must be balanced with precautions against overexposure to prevent harm.

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