It's summer time, that time of the year I love the most. The sun
is shining, I look forward to getting out of bed, exercising seems
easier, everyone is laughing, children are playing, dogs are chasing
balls, everyone has the day off... ok, well maybe not all of that in one
day but you get the picture I really love summer. But as I've grown
older I've become more and more aware about the extra steps one should
take when going outdoors and enjoying what the summer brings.
First the summer seems to bring more bugs. More bugs brings bug bites. Those nasty little bumps that hurt and itch like crazy. But don't do it, don't scratch. I know you're dying to, but scratching can lead to scarring and that's not what you want left behind when summers over. The best deterrent I found was immediately apply an ice cube. After the initial itch goes away apply a calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream. Please remember itching and scratching can cause permanent damage (scarring), don't do it.
Second, staying hydrated is very important when spending longer hours outside in the heat. Sometimes being busy outside can easily distract someone from staying hydrated. When you "feel" thirsty it's too late That's your body telling you it needs a drink now. If your like me and water isn't always the first thing you reach for have something else handy like coconut water. They are the latest craze and if you grab one that is pure coconut water without the added sugar or flavors it's a decent substitute for pure water.
A good pair of Sunglasses is the next must have for a day in the sun. Squinting into the sun will not only aid in giving you wrinkles but the suns rays are so damaging to the eyes they can lead to terrible consequences. UV related illnesses can include cataracts, skin cancer on the eyelids, macular degeneration, where the sensitive area of the cornea begins to deteriorate and pteryguim (where tissue grows on the whites of the eyes). My father had this and had to have surgery to remove the yellow spots from his eyes, again from not wearing sun glasses enough. Glasses with a minimum of UV 400 are recommended.
Last but not least is a good sunscreen that will block UVA and age accelerating rays.
Your sunscreen should be a minimum of 15 to 30 SPF and should be applied every 2-3 hours or immediately after swimming or sweating. How much do you ask? My recent response has been any amount is better than none at all. But when I took to the internet I found that most Certified Doctors recommended 1 oz. to cover the entire body. To put it into a visual we can easily relate to, about a shot glass full.
I know some of these are simple tips but everyone needs a reminder every now and then.
First the summer seems to bring more bugs. More bugs brings bug bites. Those nasty little bumps that hurt and itch like crazy. But don't do it, don't scratch. I know you're dying to, but scratching can lead to scarring and that's not what you want left behind when summers over. The best deterrent I found was immediately apply an ice cube. After the initial itch goes away apply a calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream. Please remember itching and scratching can cause permanent damage (scarring), don't do it.
Second, staying hydrated is very important when spending longer hours outside in the heat. Sometimes being busy outside can easily distract someone from staying hydrated. When you "feel" thirsty it's too late That's your body telling you it needs a drink now. If your like me and water isn't always the first thing you reach for have something else handy like coconut water. They are the latest craze and if you grab one that is pure coconut water without the added sugar or flavors it's a decent substitute for pure water.
A good pair of Sunglasses is the next must have for a day in the sun. Squinting into the sun will not only aid in giving you wrinkles but the suns rays are so damaging to the eyes they can lead to terrible consequences. UV related illnesses can include cataracts, skin cancer on the eyelids, macular degeneration, where the sensitive area of the cornea begins to deteriorate and pteryguim (where tissue grows on the whites of the eyes). My father had this and had to have surgery to remove the yellow spots from his eyes, again from not wearing sun glasses enough. Glasses with a minimum of UV 400 are recommended.
Last but not least is a good sunscreen that will block UVA and age accelerating rays.
Your sunscreen should be a minimum of 15 to 30 SPF and should be applied every 2-3 hours or immediately after swimming or sweating. How much do you ask? My recent response has been any amount is better than none at all. But when I took to the internet I found that most Certified Doctors recommended 1 oz. to cover the entire body. To put it into a visual we can easily relate to, about a shot glass full.
I know some of these are simple tips but everyone needs a reminder every now and then.
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