I can’t believe how refreshed I feel with my new bath and body products! It is a scrumptious fusion of chilled watermelon, juicy strawberries, and sweet raspberries from Sun Valley. I’ll need to stock up, because this is a special limited-time fragrance collection!
When we decide to binge watch our favorite shows, this is a staple. It’s so good and tastes so fresh it adds to our binging enjoyment. We always bring it to movie night at the Clubhouse. Actually, it’s also a pretty good binge-worthy snack on it’s own. For some of us it’s a perfect midnight snack! Have you tried it yet? Simply Fit popcorn!
Swimming and water workouts put less stress on your joints than walking, dancing, or biking. If your feet, back, or joints hurt when you stand, water activities may be best for you. If you feel self-conscious about wearing a bathing suit, you can wear shorts and a T-shirt while you swim.
Exercising in water:
You don’t need to know how to swim to work out in water. You can do shallow- or deep-water exercises at either end of the pool without swimming. For instance, you can do laps while holding onto a kickboard and kicking your feet. You also can walk or jog across the width of the pool while moving your arms.
For shallow-water workouts, the water level should be between your waist and chest. During deep-water workouts, most of your body is underwater. For safety and comfort, wear a foam belt or life jacket.
If you’re worried that pool water will damage or mess up your hair, try these tips:
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, you may be planning a full three days of being outdoors—basking in the sun; at the beach; at a barbeque or at the park. Since you will be out in the bright and shiny sun’s rays, you will want to take these simple steps to help prevent skin cancer.
Cover up with long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses.
Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants or a long skirt. Clothes made from tightly woven fabrics are best.
Wear a hat. A hat with a wide brim that protects your face and neck works best. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through. If you wear a baseball cap or visor, be sure to protect your ears and the back of your neck with sunscreen.
Wear sunglasses that block UV light. This will help protect your eyes and the skin around them from sun damage. Wrap-around sunglasses are best, because they block UV rays from the side.
Stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun’s rays are the strongest from mid-morning to late afternoon. Try to stay out of the sun during these hours. If you are outside, stay in the shade – like under a tree or umbrella.
Use sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 or higher. Use sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection, also called broad spectrum sunscreen. My dermatologist recommends using a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water resistant, and provides broad spectrum coverage. My favorite sunscreen that meets all of those requirements is Sun Shades Sport. Sun Shades Sport’s principal ingredient is Avobenzone. Avobenzone gives my skin a highly effective broad spectrum protection. The photostablized avobenzone maintains its UVA protective power even during long periods of sun exposure. I especially like that I can spray it on and it sticks!
One thing you always need to do is check the expiration date on the bottle to make sure it’s not out of date—especially if you found a bottle from last summer.
To get the most protection:
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV radiation can also come from tanning beds, tanning booths, or sunlamps.
Anyone can get skin cancer. The risk is highest for people with:
You are at higher risk for the most dangerous type of skin cancer (melanoma) if you have:
Find out more about unusual moles and melanoma risk. Talk with your doctor or nurse if you are concerned.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, sleep disorders, diabetes, anxiety, or weight gain, you may want to share this with them. Research has shown that all of these ailments are related to lack of Serotonin.
Raising Serotonin levels can improve muscle pain from fibromyalgia. Serotonin is the chemical messenger that sends signals to nerve cells. This connection helps to cut down on migraine frequency, depression, sleeping disorders, fatigue, anxiety as well as with weight loss. It helps with weight loss because it suppresses the appetite, cutting down carb cravings. All of this works because Serotonin is converted to melatonin, promoting healthier sleeping habits.
Our bodies produce an Amino acid called 5-HTP to help the body produce Serotonin. Unfortunately, 5-HTP cannot be found in any foods we eat. It can, however, be derived from a seed of an African shrub, called griffonia simplicifolia.
I’m glad to say I found 5-HTP in a supplement called Luminex. No matter what life throws at you, patented Luminex is there. For everyday stresses or moodiness, Luminex can help support your emotional balance and confidence to live life to the fullest—and greet every day with a smile. It has really made a difference in my life!
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Cooking in my oven today and noticed it was definitely due for a cleaning. I used this fabulous product. It’s hands-down the best oven cleaner ever!
It’s May everyone! May marks the beginning of summer and is also skin cancer awareness month with the first Monday being Melanoma Monday.
Melanoma Monday – a day to promote awareness of the most serious form of skin cancer is brought to us by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, and it is the deadliest of skin cancers. There will be many events focused on skin health, sun safety, tanning prevention, and skin cancer screenings and resources.
“Check Your Partner. Check Yourself”e encourages folks to check both their partners and themselves for signs of skin cancer. In fact, the campaign strongly targets women because research has shown that women are nine times more likely than men to notice melanoma on others.
When detected early, skin cancer – including melanoma – is highly treatable. According to the AAD the five-year survival rate for melanoma when detected and treated in its early stages is 98%.
All are asked to join the American Academy of Dermatology in wearing orange and encouraging others to wear orange for skin cancer awareness.
