Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 at
9:01 am
With the summer bearing down upon all of us, many of us will be spending a fair amount of time in the sun – and even though we try to remember to protect our skin using sunburn, it seems like most of us end up getting a pretty bad sunburn at least once each summer! Of course, simply not getting burned at all is your best bet when it comes to sunburns, but it is still great to know how to cure a sunburn during those times when you have allowed a sunburn to occur.
As you probably know already, the aloe vera plant is one of the best ways to cure a sunburn, and even though you are best served buying an aloe vera plant of your own (they are not very expensive!), you can also buy creams and ointments that are aloe vera based. The moment you notice your sunburn, you ought to begin applying the cream or aloe vera, and you should apply it several times per day until the sunburn clears up!
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Although the aloe vera plant really cannot be beat when it comes to healing sunburns, some people find that aloe vera irritates their skin. If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself in this position, some things you can try instead are flaxseed oil and an oatmeal mask; either of these can be applied liberally and frequently, and they will help to lessen the pain of the sunburn and help to heal it fairly quickly.
Until the sunburn clears up, you should also try to keep from using soap and water on your skin as much as possible, as this mixture can be abrasive. Finally, you should do your best to keep out of the sun as much as you can, as continued exposure will only make your sunburn worse – even if you are applying something to help you heal up.
Before you ever go out into the sun, you should make your best effort to remember to always use sunscreen, as this will protect your skin in the short term and in the long term; but if you forget your sunscreen, you can use these methods to heal up more quickly!
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at
3:45 pm
Vitamin C supplements have been trendy for a while, but doctors are changing their tune on why and how you should take them. The most current findings may change why and how you take vitamin C.
Why do you need vitamin C? Common health advice used to tell us vitamin C was the miracle cold cure and preventor, but current studies suggest vitamin C doesn’t help us much when it comes to dealing with the common cold. However, vitamin C is known to reduce your risk for developing cancer or heart disease, and vitamin C is believed to slow macular degeneration (worsening of eyesight due to age).
What are the best natural sources of vitamin C? If you eat plenty of citrus fruits, and a generous amount of supplemental fruits and vegetables, you’ll get a lot of vitamin C. So many foods are fortified with vitamin C these days that you are probably getting a good amount from food and beverages as well. Make sure you estimate how much vitamin C you are getting from natural and fortified sources when you calculate out how much you might need from a supplement.
How much vitamin C do you need in a day? Adults should aim to get anywhere between 75-2000 milligrams of vitamin C per day. If you take over 2000 mg, you run the risk of diarrhea, kidney stones, and a variety of other health complications. When dosing children, consider age, weight, and how much vitamin C the child gets through food and beverages, since many child-friendly products are fortified. In particular, pregnant women should be careful not to consume more than 2000 IU a day since studies have suggested overdosing can contribute to premature delivery and newborn cases of scurvy.
Are vitamin C supplements of value? Medical experts feel you will get the most out of natural sources of vitamin C, and will get diminshed benefits from taking vitamin C supplements. Studies indicate that our bodies prefer natural food and beverage sources of vitamin C, but most of us find it difficult to consume enough with a typical American diet. You can take a vitamin C supplement along with food to maximize results.
For optimal health, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and take a low-dose vitamin C supplement to make up for any gaps.
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at
3:04 am
There are a lot of ways to stay healthy, and quite frankly, there are a lot of odd ways to stay healthy these days. But there is one particular way to stay healthy that has stood the test of time, and that is not odd or strange at all, and this is swimming. Swimming is great for your body in a number of ways, and it is also a very enjoyable way to exercise.
Of course, the ultimate way to swim is if you own your own pool, but this is not the only way for you to make swimming a part of your regular routine. Plenty of gyms have swimming pools, as do such places as the YMCA. You can even swim year-round in these pools, because they are indoors. You can also consider visiting a community pool if there are no indoor pools near you. You can find some of these pools that are free, and others of these pools that require a membership; in either case, assuming you do not mind the crowds of a community pool, they are definitely a viable and worthwhile option. Finally, one way you can avoid the crowds and still enjoy the benefits of swimming is by finding a nearby lake or ocean. Not only will it feel nice to be out in the fresh air like this, but it will also be nice to swim in water that is not laden with chlorine.
As you begin to incorporate swimming into your routine, you will reap a variety of health benefits. One of the best things about swimming is that it is a true full-body workout. Swimming also keeps you from putting a bunch of strain on your joints and muscles, as it is a low-impact workout. At the same time, you will also be stretching your muscles and increasing your mobility.
Finally, as far as aerobic workouts go, swimming is one of the best. Swimming can help you combat aging, and it can help you avoid disease, as the workout of swimming will keep your heart happy and your blood circulation free from problems.
Of course, there is no such thing as a “miracle workout” that cures all your illnesses while also keeping you thin and completely healt But if there is any workout that comes close to being this, swimming is definitely it! It is always a good time to start thinking about adding swimming to your life, and maybe the time is right for you to act on this idea at last.
