I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW…

Dark spots, premature aging, and wrinkles- oh my!! ‬Summer is quickly
approaching which means long days spent in the sunshine. Today we shudder
at our mother’s stories of applying baby oil to their skin before
tanning. Today we are much more aware of the drastic side effects of
too many hours in the sun. But is it possible that we have become too
cautious about that shining sphere in the sky? So we ask, how much sun
is too much sun? Well listen up ladies because here’s the scoop…

The good stuff:

One of the biggest benefits of sunshine is that it provides your body
with Vitamin D. This helps your body protect itself against internal
cancers, as well as various neurological, cardiovascular, immune and bone
diseases, osteoporosis, depression, breast cancer, and even affects diabetes and obesity (just to name a few). What’s that you say? Sunshine can help prevent cancer? That’s right kids!

The not so good stuff:

It’s a well known fact the too much sun exposure can cause skin damage
such as benign tumors, wrinkles, freckles and skin discoloration.  But
a scarier threat is the big C. UV radiation from the sun is the
number one cause of skin cancer today. Also caused by over exposure to
the sun are Pre-cancerous skin lesions which are less threatening, but
must be surgically removed by a doctor. I am speaking from experience.
I have two scars on my back and I only have my failure to properly apply
sunscreen to blame.

But what does this all mean??

The sun both causes cancer and prevents it?? Then what do I do? I think
the lesson to take away here is that the sun is a wonderful thing.
It’s beneficial to our health and if enjoyed responsibly it’s nothing
to be afraid of.  So here are a few tips…

-Hats and sunglasses aren’t just accessories.  They can provide
protection to both your face and eyes. So bring them along on your
adventures in the sun.

– SPF 30 is most recommended.  Try a spray-on brand. They only take a
moment to apply.

– If possible avoid direct sunlight between the hours of noon and 3pm
because this is when the sun is at its strongest.

resources: http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/ http://www.webmd.com