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It’s officially beach season! But with the hotter temperatures, comes sunburn, a painful and potentially dangerous irritation of the skin that occurs due to too much exposure to sun, and not enough skin protection. We all know how important it is to protect our skin from harsh UV rays, especially for children and those with complexions that burn easily. But certain parts of our bodies seem to get left out when applying sunscreen.
Ears
According to a 2007 study from The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, the ears are the third most frequent location for basal cell carcinomas. This makes up about 80 percent of the 1.3 million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer in the U.S. each year, according to the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.
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Underarms
You may think this area is safe since it is literally under your arm however, it still can lead to sun-damaged skin! It’s important to apply sunscreen to every area of skin that’s exposed to the sun.
Eyelids
Consumer Reports recommends using a moisturizer or eye cream that contains SPF, since those are absorbed much more easily and are very gentle on the eyes.
Lips
You might not think of this area when it comes to sun protection, but this sensitive area needs plenty of SPF, too. The easiest way to get enough protection from the sun for your lips is with nourishing lip balms that contain SPF. The lower lip in particular needs some sunscreen love, as it is 12 times more likely to develop cancer than the top lip, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. And men – don’t shy away from lip balm. Studies show that men are up to 13 times more likely to develop lip cancer than women.
Back of Knees
This little crease behind our legs often gets neglected from sunscreen application. But, taking a sunbath on your stomach leaves those knee backs very exposed to harsh UV rays, so make sure to lather up in this area as well.
We put on sunscreen, we sit in the shade, and we wear a hat and sunglasses but all of these protective measures have limiting factors. Sunscreen is very important but many of them contain harsh active ingredients and other chemicals that disrupt our healthy hormone balance and have major negative effects on our healthy respiratory, endocrine and immune function. There is something you can do to give yourself a lit bit of extra protection that doesn’t require sunscreen, a hat or sunglasses and it stays with you all day, every day, in the water and while you are exercising and sweating. It certainly does not replace any of these other protective measures, but it can give you an edge when it comes to protecting the skin from aging, wrinkling and even sunburn.
It’s never too early or too late to protect your skin from the sun. Shield your skin with superfoods and sunblock to safeguard skin with a protective layer of vitamins, nutrients and minerals from the inside and outside.
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Bad breath is a common and unappealing health problem. It’s something that our bodies produce naturally, but there are ways to keep foul odors at bay and kill bacteria in its early stages before it turns into bad breath!
Your mouth’s warm, moist conditions are ideal for the growth of unhealthy bacteria. Most bad breath is caused by normal occurrences in the mouth. One common example of normal bad breath is in the morning. We all know what “morning breath” is – that unpleasant feeling in your mouth that gives off anything but a pleasant scent! There is a reason for morning breath, though. This happens as a result of the normal changes in your mouth that happen while you sleep. During the day, saliva washes away decaying food and odors. At night, the body creates less saliva. Your mouth becomes dry, and dead cells stick to your tongue and to the inside of your cheeks. When bacteria use these cells for food, they produce a foul odor.
According to Amanda Williams, MPH, the cleaner we keep our mouths, the less likely we have opportunistic infections that create gum disease and tooth decay, and even worse than that, systemic infections that can cause numerous health problems. Besides regular dental cleanings with your dental provider, we can also take control of our daily oral health with two natural nutrients – White tea and Coenzyme Q10.
White tea is a great natural source of fluoride, which makes it possible for remineralization of dentin. White tea contains tannins, flavonoids, and fluoride to support a healthy oral environment. The tannins play a role in lessening the impact of high starch foods on our teeth, which can lead to cavities. The flavonoids, especially catechins, are beneficial to targeting plaque buildup and scavenges the free radicals in our mouth.
When it comes to periodontal disease, an overabundance of anaerobic bacteria can lead to inflammation and tissue destruction. High levels of CoQ10 can be regarded as a potent free-radical scavenger in the mouth and can provide significant protection from the destructive damage from toxins caused by bacteria.
Next time you go in for your next dental cleaning, give them something more to talk about besides the weather. Get your mouth happy and healthy with CoQ10 and White Tea Extract. You’ll have even more to smile about!