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    Caring For Your Sunburn

    Beautiful Woman In A Swimsuit At The PoolSo you screwed up. You were out in the sun a lot longer than you anticipated, and you wound up with a sunburn. You can try and practice safe sun, but sometimes no matter how careful you still get a sunburn. Follow these tips to help to get your skin to heal as soon as possible.

    First, take a shower or bath to relieve the pain. But be careful about the soap you use, it can irritate the burn and make it worse.

    Second, once you get out of the shower use a lot of aloe and moisturizer. The aloe will aid the skin in healing and help to soothe it. Just be sure to avoid using a petroleum-based lotion, it will trap the heat in making the burn worse. 

    Third, drink lots of water. This will help prevent dehydration and restore moisture to the affected area.

    Fourth, use a cold compress. This will help take down the inflammation. If the burn is severe take an aspirin or ibuprofen to help reduce pain.

    Fifth, if you have to be back in the sun make sure to take extra good care of your skin. Reapply sunscreen often and cover sensitive areas like your scalp.

    Sixth, take a calcium supplement. All of the vitamin D from the sun pulls calcium out of your system. Supplementing with a good quality calcium will help the burn to heal much faster. This can also be used to prevent burns. If you’re someone burns easily and you’re taking a trip to a sunny place try increasing your calcium intake several days before your trip. This will help avoid sunburns and even sun poisoning.

    Remember, a sunburn can cause lasting damage to your skin. And just one burn can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Therefore, prevention is key, but if you do get a sunburn these tips will help restore your skin.

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    Prepping For A Healthy Vacation

    Family Having Fun Stand Up Paddling Together in the Ocean on BeaSummer time is full of road trips and family vacations. Even though you want to have fun and enjoy yourself, it’s still important to stay on track in terms of exercise and healthy eating. This can be difficult to do when you lack typical amenities, such as a kitchen, or are stuck sitting in the car for hours at a time. I have put together a list of  tips that will help you prepare for a healthy vacation.

    First, plan ahead. Make sure you pack food and healthy snacks, especially for in the car. You don’t want to have to make an unnecessary stop for fast food. If you pack healthy sandwiches and veggies you can stop at a rest area and have a picnic. It will be fun for the kids and it will ensure they’re eating a nutritious meal. Check and see if your hotel room has a fridge. If it does, bring extras to keep while you’re there. This way you can snack on healthy treats between meals.  It will also help save money.

    Second, get some exercise. Go for a quick walk when you take a stop to go to the bathroom. If you’re at the airport, use the stairs instead of the elevator. Do something to get your heart pumping and your blood flowing.

    Third, incorporate fun outdoor activities. Sitting on the beach is really nice, but you need to get some exercise too. Bring your bikes with you. Go swimming or rent a paddle board. This will be a great exercise for your core strength and balance.

    Fourth, allow yourself treats; you are on vacation after all. Don’t turn down ice cream, or your favorite meal. Just try to eat healthy throughout the rest of the day. Deprivation will only lead to binge-eating at some point.

    Fifth, don’t stress before you go. People like to leave the house super clean so they come home to it all nice and organized. That is good, but don’t stress about getting it all done before you go. If you have time, great. But focus on getting ready to enjoy time with family and friends, the house can wait.

    Sixth, put your phone away. Make yourself as unavailable as possible. Being on vacation is all about relaxing and taking some for yourself and doing the things you don’t always get to do. If you’re constantly glued to your phone you can’t enjoy life’s little moments.

    I hope you’ve found these tips to be helpful and I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

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    Helpful Healthcare Links for July 20, 2016

    Happy Mid Adult Woman Sitting By Window At HomeThere’s a lot going on in healthcare news this week! I have put together a handful of trending health topics to assist you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here are a few health articles for this week:

    A woman’s 30sare a thriving point in her life; she has a booming career, she’s may be married, and she may have children. Being so busy, some women often let health and wellness fall to the wayside. But the way you take care of your health in your 30ssets the stage for decades to come.

    We all know that saturated fats are bad for our health. But a new study has found that eating good fats, such as olive oil, can cut one’s risk of death by almost 30 percent. Learn more about the different types of fat and which good fats you should be incorporating in to your diet.

    Every year women set up appointments for routine gynecologist visits. And every year women dread going to it. It can be nerve-wracking and uncomfortable. Well, a new governmental task force says that there is no evidence proving that routine pelvic exams are necessary for healthy women of reproductive age.

    Man’s best friend, loyal companion, cancer sniffing expert? Yes, we are talking about dogs. We’ve heard of leader dogs and even behavior dogs, but now these lovable canines are being trained to sniff out cancer! There’s no doubt that dogs have an impeccable sense of smell, so why not put it to good use?

    In a tech-filled world, more healthcare professional are going electronic when it comes to providing patient care. Not only have their records gone electronic, but even their visits are done via computer! This allows patients practically immediate access to health advice from the comforts of their own home.

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