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Protect Your Skin this Summer

By Cyndie Burkhardt

Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach

Summer is finally upon us with the arrival and passing of Memorial Day! As we begin to shed clothes and spend more time outside, it is time to start taking precautions to protect our skin so we can fully enjoy the outdoors and look fabulous all summer long.

The most important thing to protect against in the summer is sunburn.  And while you are right to think the best way to avoid sunburn is to stay out of the sun, this is not the ideal practice. Moderate amounts of sunlight can provide our bodies with vitamin D, which is essential for maintaining proper calcium levels that promote strong teeth and bones. Therefore, it is actually recommended to get some sun this summer -- but it doesn't take much, only 15-30 minutes per day.

And to protect yourself while getting some sun follow these steps:

-Stock up on and use copious amounts of sunscreen

-Consume Antioxidant-rich foods

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LEARN THE ROPES

AND STAY FIT WHILE YOU TRAVEL

Jumping rope is a fantastic way to burn calories, develop coordination, and tone your leg muscles. And since a jump rope is highly portable, it’s a great way to maintain cardiovascular fitness while your summer travels take you away from your regular gym. Follow these few tips to help you get the most out of this exercise:

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AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.

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