Sunburn is caused by excessive exposure to the sun’s ultra violet (UV) rays. Most sunburns are first-degree burns that cause the skin to become red, warm and tender to the touch. Depending on the severity of the burn, it may subsequently “cool” into a suntan or thin layers of skin may peel off. Second-degree burns are more serious and go deeper than the surface layer of the skin. It is extremely painful and, for children, highly dangerous. Dehydration often accompanies sunburn and symptoms do not necessarily appear whilst you are in the sun, they may begin from one hour to twenty-four hours after sun exposure. Prevention is better than cure and there are numerous nutritional supplements and topical natural treatments now available to provide protection when you spend time in the sun.
Staying healthy is almost on everyone’s list every winter. But this year, in the midst of a pandemic, it may be even more of a concern than usual.
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If there was one thing that I absolutely knew, it would be that when we put our new site live last week there would be issues, there always are.
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A considerable amount of studies have shown that the ageing process is usually accompanied by constant low-grade inflammation that researchers call “inflammaging”.
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It is important that you take the correct vitamins and supplements in your 50s to boost your health and vitality. The choice of supplements is overwhelming and the advice given can be confusing.
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