Swimmer's Issue: Allergy to Cold Water?


Updated 02/08/12 2:53 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 80 comments

Swimmer's Issue: Allergy to Cold Water?

I've been swimming a lot lately and after a workout last week, one of the other ladies was asking me about where I got my bathing suit. I couldn't help but notice her skin. I said, "I'm no doctor, but I think you've broken out in hives." She just laughed and said that it always happens when she swims in cold water. I couldn't believed she was so nonchalant about it, since her body looked like a Read more

Spring Danger: First Exposure to Sun


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

How to Prevent the Skin Dangers of Spring Sun Exposure

I'm definitely feeling Spring fever now that the snow around me is melting and the temperatures are reaching in the 50s. It's inspiring me to exercise outdoors and take walks on my lunch break. If Spring is calling you outside as well, I need to act like a mom here for a sec and tell you to be careful of the sun's rays. In the Winter months, most of us have our skin covered by coats and Read more