With the summer sun at its highest, now is the time we need
to be most careful about protecting our skin from the sun’s
harmful rays. The standard advice–apply sunscreen on every
inch of exposed skin every time you go outdoors–may protect
our skin, but it actually isn’t the best advice for good
health.
Yes, we [...]
Are You In Need Of Vitamin D?
Applying sun screen and keeping away from the sun’s harmful rays may cause your body to need Vitamin D. People with dark skin synthesize less vitamin D on exposure to sunlight much less than those with lighter skin. Because Vitamin D plays an important role in skin cell [...]
Summer means fun at the beach, park, or pool. It also means time for sun protection because in the California Cancer Registry, the California Department of Health Services estimates that this year in Sacramento County there will be 215 new cases of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.
But besides seeking shade and wearing [...]
“It is becoming more and more important that all sun lovers take precautions to avoid excessive exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Following are some tips to make your sun worshipping both enjoyable and safer.”
Many family traditions include a yearly visit to the beach. Tucked away in our memories are the smell of coconut oil, [...]
