What You Do To Protect Your Skin and Health From The Sun This Summer (and any other summer) This May Decide Your Fate With Skin Cancer Health and More!

Here are the Summer Safety Rules.  During the hot summer days there are some important things to remember in order to stay safe while enjoying the season:

* Hydration is very important during these hot temperatures, even if you are only outside for short periods of time.  You should maintain good hydration by drinking plenty of water – not just liquids, but WATER.
* Remember when consuming alcohol, that additional water will be needed to compensate for the de-hydration effects of the alcohol in order to stay properly hydrated.
* Keep the hot sun off your head with a wide brimmed hat to avoid sun damage to your hair and overheating or even sun stroke.

* Always use sunblock when outdoors - no exceptions.
* Protect your skin from sun damage that is linked to other serious conditions such as sun poisoning, sunburn, and even skin cancers.  Please read about OLEDA Natural Mineral Sunscreen which is a 100% block and comes in 3 colors below. Really is the best block ever!
* Keep your skin moisturized to avoid dryness which leads to premature wrinkling and aging.
* Follow boat safety carefully, life jackets and supervision for all children.  Water is a natural draw to children, make sure they are well monitored whenever near a pool, lake or river and protect their delicate skin with plenty of sunblock.
* Watch to make sure the children are not in the hot sun too long as they will stay out playing without thought to getting overheated.  Have them alternate games and activities between inside or shaded areas and outside.
* Planning a picnic or cookout?  Try healthy alternatives to the standard high fat/high cholesterol burgers and dogs.  Grilled chicken, smoked turkey, and lean pork are all great when cooked outdoors.  Remember to keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot – don’t risk food poisoning from foods left sitting at improper temperatures.  Serve plenty of fruits and the standard watermelon – kids love them and they are far healthier than chips and most other snack foods.  Opt for shaved ices rather than high fat/high sugar ice cream.  This is the season to get the best fresh vegetables and fruits available – take advantage of that and serve healthy grilled veggies as sides and fresh sliced fruits for dessert.
* Don’t forget your pets during this hot weather.  The heat can be very harmful to our companion animals that all walk around in fur coats regardless of the temperature.  Make sure they have shade if outside and ALWAYS have fresh water to cool down with.

* Having fun and enjoying the season can be even better when done safely.