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Sunburns

The
main cause of sunburns is not the sun itself but the ultraviolet energy.? Just to complicate matters, there are three
main types of ultraviolet (UV) energy, designated A, B and C.? Erythema is what your skin gets after a day
in the sun, which is redness, some slight swelling and pain.? Doses of UV energy and its effect on the skin
are measured in units called minimal erythema doses (MED).? This MED represents the smallest does of UV
energy to cause that “sunburn” appearance.?

Beachgoers are typically exposed to 15 MEDs of UVB and 4-5 MEDs of
UVA.? Almost all of UVC is absorbed by
the Earth’s atmosphere.? There is
increasing evidence that shows both UVA and UVB can be harmful to human skin
and both can cause skin cancers.?

UVA
rays penetrate the skin more deeply and are largely the cause of aged skin and
wrinkles.? UVB is generally responsible
for most “sunburn” effects and has traditionally been thought of as the cause
of most skin cancers.? Ideally, persons
in the sun should be protecting themselves with a sunscreen that blocks both
UVA and UVB.

Sunscreens

Sun
protection factor (SPF) is the ability of a sunscreen to protect skin from
ultraviolet induced erythemas (sunburn).?
This SPF number is calculated based on the length of time it takes to
cause one MED in protected versus non-protected skin.? Basically, SPF is the amount of time it takes
to causes a sunburn in someone with sunscreen protection versus someone who is
unprotected.? At present, most sunscreens
protect largely against UVB only, although there are some products that are
beginning to protect against both UVA and UVB.??

SPF:???? ??????????? % UVB absorption

2????????????????????????????????? 50.0

4????????????????????????????????? 75.0

8????????????????????????????????? 87.5

15??????????????????????????????? 93.3

30??????????????????????????????? 96.7

50??????????????????????????????? 98.0

Chart
from “A field guide to wilderness medicine” by Paul Auerbach, pg. 69

Clearly,
one can see that UVB protection increases with the higher SPF and use of SPF 30
is becoming more and more advised.

How to Apply Sunscreen

• Apply liberally to all areas of
  exposed skin including backs of hands,? ears, nose and tops of feet

• Apply 15-30 minutes before swimming or
  water exposure

• Reapply immediately after exiting the
  water

• Using sunscreen and DEET based insect
  repellent will reduce the effectiveness of sunscreen by approx. 35%

What is in the sunscreen?

The
ideal sunscreen spread onto your skin easy, does not cause allergy, pimples and
does not stain clothing.? PABA
(para-aminobenzoic acid) is the most common cause of sunscreen dermatitis and
effects 4% of people.? Creams and lotions
spread on the skin well.? Oils spread
very easily but may cause pimples.? For
extreme conditions a wax or ointment will help resist skin chapping.? Aerosols are often wasteful and leave parts
of the skin over coated and others under protected due to difficulty in
ensuring even spray.?

Sun protective clothing

Clothing
that has been tested and proven to block the UV energy is designated by the
term Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) which is identical to SPF for
sunscreen.?

The tightness of the fabric’s
weave is most important in determining how effective it will be in blocking UV
energy.? A good example of this is Lycra
which can block nearly 100% of UVR when relaxed but only 2% when stretched
tight.? A typical white cotton tshirt has
a UPF of about 5-9.?

Wide brimmed hats
are especially good for protecting the face, head and ears.? Sunglasses should be labeled to protect
against UV energy and side shields do work in decreasing the amount of UV
absorbed by the eyes.

Treating a Sunburn

Sunburns
are largely self-limiting and will typically resolve on their own.? Treatment is largely centered on relieving
symptoms.? Skin moisturizers and cool
compress or cool water baths may help decrease the pain.? There is little evidence to suggest tradition
treatments such as baking soda, aloe and oatmeal are effective pain relief but
there is also a lack of decent studies.?
Oral pain control can be achieved with either aspirin, acetaminophen or
ibuprofen.? After a day in the sun,
dehydration is also a factor and adequate water intake should also be
assured.?

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Eating the right kind of food is what can give you a strong immune system and help you prevent sickness and all kinds of skin blemishes including acne.

Here are some of the foods that can help you overcome the acne on your face or throughout your body.

Protein

Eating excess meat is harmful to your health. Eating too much meat, more than 2-4 ounces per day, has been found to contribute to narrowing of the arteries.

If you do physical labor and are involved in a lot of movement in your work, then you should eat more than 2-4 ounces of protein per day. Just make sure that the meat has a minimum of additives and preservatives.

Remember, meat is high in saturated fat, which blocks the activity of EPA and DHA, which produce prostaglandin and control the activity of your hormones.

Meat and bread is a big contributor to creating constipation. Meat is difficult to digest and many times it will get into the colon partial digested. This condition benefits the bad bacteria and allows them to dominate the colon and create constipation.

Because meat and bread have little fiber, they move slowly in the colon, which leads to constipation and eventually to some type of colon inflammation.

Bad bacteria, decaying meat and other undigested food contribute to the build up of toxic matter in the colon. This is the type of condition you should try to avoid, if you have acne. You need fecal matter in the colon to move regularly and out the rectum, otherwise, toxic matter will build up and end up in your blood stream

Here are the grains you should be eating:

• Brown rice - contain many amino acids that help rebuild skin tissue
• Whole grains - contain folic acid, magnesium, and vitamin E, B vitamins, minerals, and fiber
• Oats - use them in the morning with honey or raisins. Oats have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and help to keep you regular.

Seeds and nuts

• Almonds - Almonds contain protein, the B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Use them as a snack. These small nuts help to build muscles and tissue.
• Flax seeds - These seeds are known for containing plenty of omega 3 oil, an essential oil for life. They also contain fiber when used ground up and put into smoothies. Omega 3 is also an anti-inflammatory oil, which is good for acne.
• Pecans - This is one of the good nuts to eat. It contains Vitamin A, B's, C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. Use them as a snack.
• Pine nuts - these nuts also one of the best to eat. They contain vitamin A, C, B's, protein and iron.
• Sesame seeds - They are high in calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. They are helpful in relieving various skin diseases such as acne by reducing the swelling.
• Sunflower seeds - These seeds should be used as a snack. They are high in protein, calcium and vitamin A. They provide nutrients for building the whole body and are good for dry skin.

Digital scrapbooking is one of the newest trends in the scrapbooking relaxation. Scrapbookers are using the computer in many ways to enhance their scrapbooking pages, or create their pages entirely on the computer.

Some people use the computer to better their photos and scrapbooking pages. With the rise of digital photography, many scrapbookers are editing their photos on the computer before putting them in the album. They are removing red-eye, blurring out distracting backgrounds and enhancing the color of their photos. Some debris bookers are even printing their own photos at home. Doing this allows you to customize the size of the photo to fit perfectly onto your age.

Some scrap bookers use the computer to make elements for their traditional scrapbooking pages. They will create journal boxes, titles, enhancements and more on the computer, then affix it to the page. The most common use of the computer along these lines is to create titles and text boxes for the page. This is because you have a huge variety of fonts and colors to pull down your text when using the computer. There is even a type of software on the market today that allows you to make a text out of your own handwriting. This will permit you to save time using the computer to create your text without losing the personalized factor of the page including your own handwriting. You can beget stunning titles on the computer, using thousands of fonts.

The biggest trend in digital scrapbooking is to generate your page entirely on the computer. Using digital pictures, or scanned pictures and scrapbooking software, you can create amazing pages entirely on the computer. These pages will look a lot like the paper pages you see everywhere. One of the benefits of creating your pages on the computer is that you can allowance them with friends and family, no matter where they live. If grandma and grandpa live two states away, they can see the grandkids' latest bellman with the click of the mouse. Not only that, but digital scrapbooking is a lot less time consuming than traditional scrap booking. You can create pages much quicker and if you neaten up a mistake, you just delete and start over. You have not wasted expensive supplies or ruined priceless photos.

If you are prosperous to enter the field of digital scrapbooking, it is important to purchase a photo-quality printer. If you are going to thirst for 12 x 12 albums, there are printers made specifically to hold 12 x 12 paper. Make persuaded whatever paper you are printing on is acid-free. You do not want your pages fading with time. Consider printing on photo credentials, as this will let your pages look like a traditional photo.

Since digital cameras are becoming the norm, so will digital leavings booking as the industry develops. You can do many things on the computer that you might not be able to do on paper. Don't think that digital scrapbooking will replace records scrap booking, though. The camaraderie that women feel when they get together to scrapbook will be lost on the computer, so paper scrapbooking is going to fragments popular.

Link to this post: http://scrapbooking.blogbuddy.ca/2009/scrapbooking-tips/digital-scrapbooking-the-wave-of-the-future/

So you’ve packed your common sense and are all ready to go out and explore the world, but remember that old Boy Scout motto? ‘always be prepared!’ By taking some basic security precautions both prior to departure and while away, women travelers can greatly reduce the travel risks they might otherwise face. We searched the web for a experts on travel safety for women and here is what we’ve come up with.

What the Detectives Have to Say:

Jade, an Australian police detective, recommends the following for women traveling alone:

“My number one tip is when going out to remember to get the business card of where you are staying before you head out to show to the cab driver/tuk tuk driver/donkey to get home again.

I make sure now that someone knows where I am and when they are next likely to hear from me again just in case something goes wrong in between. I take a mobile with me for emergencies when I'm on my own too.

It’s just about trying to maintain a balance between having a great time and keeping myself safe.”

What the Experts Suggest:

We found some great safety tips for women over at KevinCoffee.com, such as:

• Study a map before going out; once on the street, use a pocket-size guidebook to avoid looking like a tourist. Your hotel's concierge or a female employee can mark any dangerous areas on your map.

• Avoid jewelry–even a chain that's fake gold can be ripped off your neck. Do consider wearing a wedding ring.

• Talk to female passengers and flight attendants on the plane about the safety of your destination.

• In public rest rooms, use the corner stall.

• Stand near the elevator buttons with your back to the wall; if threatened, push all the buttons at once with your back.

• Request one near the elevators and away from any renovation work. Have your key out when you leave the elevator.

To see the full list of tips have a look over at KevinCoffee.com

As summer winds to an end, beach umbrellas are coming down and pools are closing, but that doesn't mean the fun is finished. From the National Buffalo Wing Festival crowning the next ‘wing king' to the country's best folk artists coming together in Pennsylvania, festivals across the country have fun for everyone.

Philadelphia Folk Festival, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, August 14-16

Fans take in the sights and sounds at last year's San Francisco's Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival

If the latest Lady Gaga song isn't your thing, head to the Philadelphia Folk Festival and detoxify your musical system. Located on the Old Pool Farm, an hour outside of the city, the 48th annual festival brings in big names ranging from The Decemberists to Jill Sobule. The festival also has a large craft area with artists selling everything from jewelry to unique blown glass items.

Check the Philadelphia Folk Festival Web site for schedule and ticket information

Admission: 3-day ticket $131 (one day tickets from $54)

Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago, Illinois, August 15-16

Your neck might be sore from all the fun after watching planes zoom over the Chicago skyline and parachutists dazzle spectators with their flips at the Chicago Air and Water Show. The two day event wows the over 2 million visitors yearly with performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying at speeds of 1,500 miles per hour or U.S. Army's Golden Knight Parachute Team jumping from 12,500 feet.

Lake Michigan sparkles with an hour-long jet skiing and water boarding show if lake conditions permit. Mary May, an event spokesperson, said families return year after year, many from out-of-state.

Check the Chicago Air and Water Show Web site for schedule

Admission: Free

Atlanta Underground Film Festival, Atlanta, Georgia, August 26-30

The late summer heat, especially in Atlanta, can be brutal, so sneak inside and enjoy independent movies at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival. Located at various theaters across Atlanta, independent movies produced by fledgling filmmakers vie for awards like "Best Comedy Feature" and the prized "AUFF the Wall" award. In addition, the five day event showcases animated films, documentaries, and horror movies. The festival, which started in 2002, is produced by a group of musicians and filmmakers called the "Festival League" that was created to highlight work of fledgling artists.

Check the Atlanta Underground Film Festival Web site for movie lineup

Admission: All access pass $40

San Francisco's Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, San Francisco, California, August 28-30

A concert with Tom Jones and Tenacious D on one bill, is going to be a unique event and that's exactly what the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival is. The three day event takes place in the picturesque Golden Gate Park and includes much more than the music industry's top stars. On top of performances from Dave Matthews Band and M.I.A, the festival features food from the city's top restaurants, wines from 25 local wineries and performances from local cabarets.

Check San Francisco's Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival for band lineup and ticket information

Admission: Advance 3-day ticket $225.50 (one day ticket from $89.50)

National Buffalo Wing Festival, Buffalo, New York, September 5-6

Add spice to your summers end festivities and head to Buffalo, New York, for the seventh annual National Buffalo Wing Festival where you can try 100 different types of wings and sauces. The rise in antacid sales can be attributed to event founder Drew Cerza who noticed, thanks in part to Bill Murray's character in "Osmosis Jones" who wanted to compete in a junk food competition, that Buffalo didn't have a festival dedicated to America's favorite appetizer.

Started in 2002, restaurants from around the nation exhibit their wings and competitive eaters vie to eat the most Buffalo wings in 12 minutes. Amateurs can also enter the "Buffalo Blue Cheese Bowl" where contestants have their hands tied behind their backs and bob for wings drenched in blue cheese dressing in a kiddy pool. Cerza said last year's festival brought in 80,000 attendees and over 500,000 wings were eaten and expects this year's festival to be larger.

Check the Buffalo Wing Festival Web site for competing restaurants

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