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Dangers of the Sun - Continued

Vitamin D, The Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D: Exposure to the sun provides the body with Vitamin D.

Vitamin D maintains the health and growth of bones and is vital to metabolic functions that directly affect the heart, nervous system and eyes.  Vitamin D plays a regulatory role in the metabolism of calcium. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, excess Vitamin D is stored in the liver.  

Vitamin D is commonly referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’. Hence, because it is formed when the ultraviolet rays of the sun hit the skin, changing a form of cholesterol, which is a precursor of Vitamin D in the skin, into cholecalciferol (D3, as well as other stronger members of the Vitamin D group.  

Therefore, if you use sunscreens regularly, especially older and younger children, supplements of Vitamin D may be required. Perhaps the best supplementary source of Vitamin D is the natural product from fish liver oil.

Dressing for the Heat

  Choose light colors.  Although dark colors provide more protection they also draw the heat.

 Wear tightly woven clothing; you want to seal out all possible skin surfaces that the rays will attack.

 Don’t forget the hat, a nice wide-brimmed one.

 Choose sunglasses with ultraviolet protective lenses.

 Dress your lips with balm; they fry very quickly!

Avoid fragrances.  Some can cause photosensitive reactions. 

 

Exercise Smart

 Apply a waterproof sunscreen, not oil-based.

 Dress in light colors.  These reflect the heat better than dark ones.

 Adjust slowly to the heat.

 Always bring along replenishing fluids.

 Wear a hat, apply lip balm and clamp on those shades!

Try to exercise before ten in the morning and before 4 in the afternoon.  Better yet, aim for early morning and cooler evening hours.  Not many things can top a beautiful sunrise or sunset.  These are the times of day that the sun shines best!

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