Dangerous Glossy Lips
Posted on May 2, 2008
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Recently several leading dermatologists, including Dr. Christine Brown of Baylor University Medical Center, have begun to warn of the danger of shiny lip gloss without spf. Apparently the thicker and shinier the lip gloss, the deeper the sun’s light rays can penetrate into the lips. The skin on our lips normally provides a certain amount of protection by reflecting light off the surface. When you apply lip gloss without spf, you cancel out any reflective properties.
An estimated 3,500 new cases of skin cancer of the lips are reported each year. So still wear lip gloss, but make sure it has SPF protection.
~Kerren Lynch-Gallagher, MS, NCMT, PFT
Down for the Count
Posted on March 27, 2008
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I have recently been sidelined from exercise as I battle a never-ending cold. No matter how healthy and fit you are there will come a time when you battle illness. A question that often comes up is “If I am not feeling 100%, when is it okay to workout and when should I take a break?” It can be difficult to step back from a workout routine, even when you are not feeling well. You know that exercise makes you feel good and you worry that you will lose your motivation the longer you stay away.
Here’s a quick rule of thumb: If you are experiencing a “head cold” which doesn’t travel below the neck, such as sneezing or a stuffy head, go ahead and lightly workout, giving special attention to staying hydrated. If the symptoms are below the neck, for example a cough, do not workout. If there is a fever present in either case, do not workout.
Continuing to exercise while experiencing a cough or any type of chest congestion can cause it to progress into bronchitis or pneumonia. Resting if your body is running a fever, is just plain common sense. Although a fever is often beneficial for fighting illness, it is taxing on the body. The last thing you need to do is to add to your body’s stress by putting it through a workout.
The most important factor to keep in mind is to listen to your body and not your ego. Sometimes resting, staying hydrated and letting your physiological system do it’s job of fighting bacteria or a virus is the healthiest choice you can make.
~Kerren Lynch-Gallagher, MS,NCMT,PFT
Disadvantages of Bottled Water
Posted on March 11, 2008
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I am a regular reader of the No Impact Man blog. I do not consider myself a hard-core environmentalist, by any stretch of the imagination; but as a caring human I do try to make personal choices with the least amount of damage to our environment.
As a health and fitness professional I approach health issues with the same amount of passion and concern as many environmentalists approach eco-issues. I personally find that what is good for the environment tends to be good for your health.
Today’s post on the No Impact Man blog addresses the issue of bottled water. Throughout the past year, as I have researched the bottled water industry, I have been attempting to use bottled water less and less. I admit that sometimes the convenience outweighs any other factors, but I have significantly reduced the amount of bottled water I purchase.
Check out the above mentioned blog post for some interesting points on the subject.
~Kerren Lynch-Gallagher, MS, NCMT, PFT
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