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|Summer Skin Care Tips
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
by Dr. Hilary Costello
Nature Cures Clinic physician
As we bloom into the heat and sunny weather of another glorious Oregon summer, many of us want to make sure that we are taking good care of our skin. It is our time to shine and build up Vitamin D stores.
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After a long spring, such as we have experienced this year, it is a great idea to spend a portion of each day outdoors and soak up some sun. Outdoor exercise, fresh air, and sunlight are also some of the finest ingredients to improve the symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder or the temporary depression or melancholy that can set in with the lack of adequate sunlight.
Each of us has a unique experience being in direct sunlight, so be sure to know your skin type or the skin type of those you may be caring for, such as children and the elderly. Sunlight exposure can be very healing from a holistic perspective and is an important aspect of good skin health. With that being said, we want to take conservative precautions to make sure that we are treating our skin well and not becoming overexposed to the damaging UV rays that can potentially cause DNA changes in the skin and lead to precancerous skin changes such as actinic keratosis or skin cancers. I recommend using a combination of mineral based sunblock, physical barriers such as hats and clothing, and making wise choices in regard to the time of day to have full sun exposure. Sun rays are most intense between 12 and 2 pm. If you plan to be out in the sun during those hours, be sure to have a hat or a topical block in case you feel the light is too intense.
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Summer exercise tips
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
by Dr. David Russ, Nature Cures Clinic chiropractor
In honor of June and everyone’s fervent hope that the Portland sun really does grace us with warmth and brightness, here are Dr. Russ’s top six things to do to avoid injury and enjoy yourself outside.
1) Favor aerobic activity over anaerobic activity
Without going into the details of cellular metabolism, let’s say that the ability of your muscles to do what you want them to do is dependent on their ability to convert fuel to energy. Aerobic activity primes this system and keeps your muscles ready to work. (more…)
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