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Fit for December: Must Haves
They say the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but I must add that it generally isn't the healthiest. Here are a few things I think will help you stay happy, fit, and healthy in December.
If you want to see why these are my December must haves just read more
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Minutes to a Healthier You . . .
We all know the Summer sun can do serious damage, and I have been writing a lot about sunscreen lately. We all tend to remember to slather the protective lotion on our faces and shoulder, but skip many body parts that still see the sun. Next time you're heading out to play in sunshine remember to put some sunscreen on the following areas:
- Ears — especially the tops
- Feet — once again coat the top of your feet
- Hands — the backs of your hands need sunscreen, especially when riding a bike
- Low back — if you're wearing a short top that doesn't quite reach the waist of your pants
- Lips — keep your sensitive lips covered with SPF lip balm
- Neck — make sure to apply sunscreen to both the front and back of your neck
2009 Sunscreen Guide by Environmental Working Group
This time Environmental Working Group has got your back covered — literally and with sunscreen. They have just released their 2009 Sunscreen Guide.
After investigating over 1,500 sunscreens, EWG found that three out of five brand-name sunscreens didn't protect skin adequately from damaging UV rays.
You Asked: Sunscreen Without Oxybenzone
Hi Fit,
My grandmother spent much of Memorial weekend warning me about hidden health dangers, while ironically serving me cookie after cookie. Gram's main rant was against sunscreen containing oxybenzone. She said it was unsafe, but couldn't remember why.
Preventing and Healing Chapped Lips
Winter weather has settled in for good, and I'm sure you've rebelled by cranking up the heat in your homes, cars, and offices. While the heat keeps us warm, it also takes moisture out of the air causing dry skin. Delicate areas are especially affected, like lips since they don't secrete any oils.
Lip Balm Really is Addictive
Raise your hand if you can't go anywhere without your lip balm? (My hand is raised.) If you are one of those folks who is constantly applying lip balm, you may actually be addicted to it because your lips become so accustomed to having more moisture content than they had in the past.
Good news though: Being addicted to lip balm is really no big deal unless you develop an allergic reaction to the ingredients.
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Protect Your Lips From the Sun
When you go outside to enjoy the warmth and sunshine, you've got to protect your lips from the sun's harmful rays. That skin can get sunburned too, and excessive exposure could cause lip cancer. Just as you apply sunscreen to your skin, you need to apply sunscreen to your lips.5 Things: Preventing Chapped Lips
When it's super cold out, we crank up the heat inside. This keeps us warm but can totally dry out our skin, especially lips since they don't secrete any oils. Here are some ways to prevent them from getting painfully chapped or cracked.
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