The sun is glorious and most of us delight in it and want to make the most of it when we get it! That doesn’t however mean we shouldn’t be careful. We need to protect ourselves from the effects of the sun that can damage the DNA in our skin cells and lead to cancer....

There are many things you can do to protect your skin from the sun:

Spend 15 minutes in the sun before you put sun lotion on so that you can absorb it.

The Vitamin D produced by the sun makes your teeth and bones strong. Vitamin D also supports your muscles, nerves, and immune system.

A general rule of thumb is to have 4000ui a day (link to high nature) and you can take capsules all year round.

If you’re sitting in the sun, do it for about 15- 30 minutes and then take a break.

Drink constant water. If you feel thirsty your body is already dehydrated.

Reduce your alcohol intake as it can cause dehydration and alcohol and sun are not the best combination.

Men with little hair should protect their scalp with sun oils or lotions.

If you have just dyed your hair before going on holiday, remember to try and wash and condition it beforehand, and then as often as possible to retain its natural oils which the sun can easily strip away.

One area most people forget is the soles of their feet, and that can cause problems with skin cancer. Before sunbathing apply lotion to your soles and let it absorb. You can of course just cover your feet with a towel if you so choose.

Don’t forget your eyelids either, where the skin is quite tender and delicate. Using a cotton wool pad is a quick and easy way to apply lotion to this area.

If you’re in the sun for a longer period of time, make sure you acclimatise to the sun, especially if your body isn’t used to it.

Start with maybe an hour a day and build it up over the days.

Have a range of sun lotions with you from Factor 20 to 30 and 50 depending on the strength of the sun and how your skin is acclimatising to being in the sun, and apply the lotions accordingly, covering all exposed areas.

Remember you should build your tan, it isn’t something that happens overnight.

It’s also horsefly season so remember to apply insect repellent and where you can, light citronella candles to help keep them away.

Don’t forget to give yourself time to slowly wind down and move into this more relaxed state which usually takes around three days.

You will move from your sympathetic nervous system mode to a parasympathetic nervous system mode where you are not rushing around as much, are more relaxed and less stressed. See more details here.

Enjoy your summer!

It is a lot easier than you think! Take Rosemary for example .....It is very simple to grow   Cut the stems from the plant and wash them Dry thoroughly Leave the rosemary leaves on the stems are they are much easier to remove once dried Place the rosemary on a...

On Sunday 10th April from 10am until 4pm people throughout Much Hoole will be hosting garage sales.

Half the proceeds will be going to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.

Tea and coffee will be served in Much Hoole Village Hall and the bar will also be open.

Full address details of locations are as follows and maps are availale at the Village Hall.
1. Village Hall stall, Hoole Village Memorial Hall, PR4 4QA
2. Dot, Hoole Village Memorial Hall,, Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4QA
3. Richard, Hoole Village Memorial Hall., Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4QA
4. Alan, Hoole Village Memorial Hall., Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4QA
5. Jean, 34, Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4RB
6. Bill, 1A Birchfield, PR4 4HD
7. Lea, 2A Birchfield, PR4 4HD
8. Thomas, 22 Thornfield, PR4 4HE
9. Jenny, 41 Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4RB.
10. Natalie, L Felton Way, PR4 4GD
11. Alan, 1-22 Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4QB
12. Jan, 23 Middle Hey, PR4 4RH
13. Dorothy 134A Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4QB
14. Rita, 15 Smithy Lane, PR4 4QJ
15. Nicola, 37 Barnfield, PR4 4GE
16. Jess, Miceda, Smithy Lane, PR4 4QJ

Please come and support us to raise funds for the people of Ukraine.

Contact Lea Miller for more details on 07970 633160 or email info@bayeeclinic.co.uk

Thank you for your support.

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