http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/Sun-protection-blog.html The Sun Protection Blog keeps you informed and up to date with any changes or additions to the sun-protection-and-you.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us Sun protection Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:41:45 GMT Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:41:45 GMT sun-protection-and-you.com http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/vitamin-d-is-much-more-important-than-we-think.html For most people, when winter comes, we tend to hibernate indoors. When it is hot outside, we go outside, but have been told to slather on sunscreen Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:41:27 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/Sun-protection-clothing-2.html Sun protection clothing is truly one of the lesser known inventions to the general public. However, if you are reading this you are already on your way. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:10:26 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/my-granddaughters-big-day.html I am a grandmother of 5 beautiful granddaughters that range in age from 2 years to 12 years old. One of the birthdays I remember very clear was Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:49:11 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/my-nieces-dance-party.html For my nieces 5th birthday, myself and my whole family were on a beach vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. My sister asked me to throw a Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:41:11 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/water-shoes-made-the-beach-fun-for-me-again.html I love going to the beach, but Ive always been a bit reluctant to go in the water barefoot. My feet are very sensitive, and walking on the sharp Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:36:45 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/i-am-allergic-to-the-sun.html All my life, I have dealt with a mild allergy to the sun. Every time I come outside in the summer, if the sun is shining, I sneeze. Sometimes I Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:27:20 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/clown-drama.html My daughter was invited to attend a birthday party for one of her classmates. She was really excited so I took her to Target to pick out a gift. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:17:50 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/sun-bumps.html I still have the scars left behind as a result of a really bad sun allergy outbreak three years ago. For some reason my hands are incredibly Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:09:50 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/red-hair-red-skin.html Being a redhead in a sunny climate isn't easy. I am not a sunbather by any stretch of the imagination, but I have had more bad sunburns than I can Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:03:13 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/little-sisters-birthday.html I remember when my little sister had her fourth birthday party. Her birthday's in July, so it was a hot summer day and evening. I always envied her Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:53:39 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/whisper-frown-the-train-what.html My favorite party game as a child was Whisper Down the Lane. For those that don't know, all of the party guests line up next to each other. The Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:45:55 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/sunburn-and-you.html It happens every year, and then some. Some are worse than others and some not at all. There are many ways to prevent them, all kinds of lotions Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:21:37 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/overdosing-on-light.html So there I was at 15 years old, ready to go on a beach trip with my group of friends from church. I remember my mother telling me, dont forget to Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:10:19 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/double-burn.html I am a white nineteen year old male and I thought I had pretty tan skin. I live in Illinois and I am outdoors all the time with my shirt off. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:23:14 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/ouch-wont-do-that-again.html One beautiful day in Florida, my husband and I decided to take out our little fishing boat we had at that time. We were going to do a little Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:12:02 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/my-sun-allergy.html Sun allergies can affect anyone - but generally affect people with sensitive skin and pale skin, or those who are not used to excessive sun exposure. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:04:13 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/keeps-my-toes-from-hurting.html I really enjoy going river tubing in the summertime. A lot of times, I catch shallow parts of the river and there have been many times I would stub Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:58:30 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/san-jose-ca-and-uv-rays.html After my super sunburn experience in Koh Samet , Thailand, I became more aware of suns UV rays in that it can traverse even beach umbrellas. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:57:00 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/koh-samet-and-sunburn.html In the summer of 2003, I was on vacation in Koh Samet, Thailand where the beaches are truly amazing. The weather was truly so good as this place is Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:49:19 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/heat-exhaustion-and-natural-spring-water.html I had an experience of hyperthermia or heat exhaustion when we were trekking on a steep mountain somewhere in the south of Thailand on a vacation. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:41:03 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/my-cousin-and-basal-cell-carcinoma.html My cousin who is now in her mid 40s has Basal cell carcinoma. She had Mohs surgery a year ago but now it has come back and we are all worried Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:30:59 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/kids-party-for-all.html My nephew just had his birthday and I remembered both the children and their parents were so happy at that time. It was a complete party because Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:24:42 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/birthday-in-june.html It was the middle of June, about the twelfth. It was my little sisters birthday party. The temperature outside was around the high nineties. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:40:38 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/the-versatility-of-water-shoes.html When you are walking along a river bed or any similar terrain, rather than ruining your shoes or worrying about your flip flops coming off, consider Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:48:12 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/water-shoes-are-a-great-investment.html I bought water shoes years ago, when I learned to snorkel. I threw them in my bag with my other equipment and thought I might only use them once or Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:15:46 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/crispy.html When I was a teenager I like so many others worshipped the Sun. Every spare moment during the summer was spent either Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:08:28 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/function-before-fashion-with-bikinis.html Summer is time to bring out your favorite bikini. Bikinis are wonderful for cruises, lounging on the beach, hanging out at your pool at home, or Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:59:11 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/sun-exposure-protecting-yourself-at-the-beach.html One of the most important places to prepare for exposure to the sun is at the beach. Although bathing attire by design covers less of your body Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:53:27 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/protect-your-eyes.html Protect your eyes, is what I learned from taking care of clients with macular degeneration. Many people suffer from this debilitating loss of Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:05:13 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/heat-exhaustion-and-dehydration.html Heat exhaustion, where do I begin? When I joined the army, and went to basic training, they sent me to Fort Benning, Georgia. In my time at Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:09:00 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/protect-your-babys-eyes.html Dear Moms, Dads and everybody, I will begin by saying that 80 of your information is received by your eyes. Now you have an extra reason to Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:56:13 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/my-good-old-water-shoes.html When I was just ten years old I went with my family on vacation to a destination by the name of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. My story about water shoes, Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:31:00 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/summer-in-hawaii.html Summer 2004 was the year I went to Hawaii with my friend and I was determined to become tan. On a visit to the mall I bought a new swimming suit. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:23:12 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/sunburn-miracle-cure.html We were out vending in the hot Arizona sun. Even in October, the highs around here can get into the 100s. A little sun screen, a shade canopy and Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/girls-and-bathing-suits.html Girls, summer and swimming suits! Men have a really hard life! A cool girl in swimsuit is eye catching and head turning. But do men know how Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:08:15 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/macular-degeneration1.html My grandfather was diagnosed with Macular degeneration before he passed away in 2000. It was very difficult for him to deal with, as he was forced Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:31:44 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/looking-for-an-excuse.html I was 24 years old and on my way to a dermatologist for some acne on my face. I met with the doctor and everything went fine. I thought to myself I Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:29:49 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/too-darn-hot.html I had my first bad sunburn when I was around 16 years old. I went to an all-day outdoor music festival, and since it was in Florida, I made sure to Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:27:13 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/completely-preventable.html As someone who worked several first aid stations for several different camps I can tell you that heat exhaustion is one of the most easily Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:44:59 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/blistered.html As a young girl I looked forward to the summer as any school aged person did except for one task that was inevitably a part of my summers, pulling Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:21:53 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/fair-skin.html As a person with very fair skin, I am familiar with the pain and embarrassment of getting very bad sunburn. Not only is it ugly, it is also very Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:16:00 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/sand-in-the-suit.html Girl's bathing suits are becoming more and more diverse as the number of children in the world increases. To date no one knows exactly how many Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:49:53 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/dont-make-light-of-the-august-sun.html It was the middle of August a few years ago here in Alabama, and I had just come back from the University to the church. We needed to have the Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:42:14 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/prevention-surgery.html I had a large hemangioma on my forehead that was progressively reacting worse and worse to the sun and other conditions. I was a weekly beach goer Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:36:24 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/modern-day-skin-protection.html We've come a long way, baby since my teen years when we put oil on our skin and baked in the sun for hours. As an outdoor enthusiast I always Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:30:44 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/protect-yourself-from-the-sun-the-right-way.html I am a female with very sensitive skin, overweight and sometimes with acne. Somebody told me once if I stay in the sun, I will not have acne Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:21:53 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/uv-rays-harm-your-eyes.html There is a misconception that if the sun doesn't bother your eyes, then sunglasses are not required. Eye diseases such as cataracts and macular Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:12:08 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/working-on-the-beach.html I thought of taking your work home is a privilege of managers or people who drive. A project, a company, a department. I imagined that I will not Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:47:21 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/sport-on-the-beach.html Summertime you can to do anything because it's summer and you are free to enjoy the sun and fun. Each year I go to the beach to get a nice tan and Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:57:45 GMT http://www.sun-protection-and-you.com/beach-umbrellas-not-allowed-on-beach-in-hawaii.html My husband and I wanted to spend the afternoon on a beach in Hawaii. It was a sunny hot day. We put our beach umbrella up and spread out our beach Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:16:20 GMT