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1). 4 Natural Home Remedies to Ease the Pain of Sunburn At some time or another, we’ve all experienced the effects of sunburn – be it a light burn or a more heavy burn. Although the sting of re 2). 5 Low Cost Ways to Soothe the Sting of Sunburn Each of us most likely has at least one memory of nasty sunburn. Whether experienced personally, or by a close family member or friend, the symptoms 3). 5 Tips to maximize your child’s wardrobe for seasonal change While the northern hemisphere prepares to put away their winter wear in preparation for the warmer summer months, we here in the southern hemisphere a 4). 5 Tips To Maximize Your Child’s Wardrobe During Seasonal Change While the northern hemisphere prepares to put away their winter wear in preparation for the warmer summer months, we here in the southern hemisphere are doing the exact opposite. Living here in southern Queensland, Australia, we experience relatively stable seasons. Therefore it’s not uncommon that particular clothes worn for one seaso... 5). Skin Types, Sunscreen Products & SPF Whether you’re outdoors for recreational or work purposes, repeated exposure to the sun will have its natural consequences for your skin. Regardless of color, skin that is repeatedly exposed to the sun tends to become tough and thick. Beyond the middle years of adulthood, the results can include wrinkly, leathery skin. Irr... 6). Sun Exposure & UV Rays: The Basic Facts The human body benefits from sun exposure. And a little bit of tan protects you from the sun. Right? Wrong! The body does indeed benefit from sun exposure. But a little bit of tan does not necessarily protect you from the sun. Let’s see why. The sun’s rays are a major source of vitamin D and help the body’s systems acquire... 7). Sunburn, UV Overexposure & Skin Cancer: Prevention or Cure? Overexposure to the sun and UV rays is rarely obvious at the time, -- and on many occasions, probably quite unintentional. However repeated exposure has rather more adverse long-term implications for our bodies and our health. We’re all well aware of the more obvious and painful symptoms of sunburn including hot, red, tender skin – whi... 8). Sunburn: Skin Cancer and Aging of the Skin The experience of sunburn can be a very efficient (i.e. painful) reminder to heed adequate protection on future occasions. However more importantly, it should be a reminder of the long-term effects of sun exposure on our bodies and health – which can include aging of the skin and skin cancer. In order to more fully understand these con... 9). Tips to Choosing a Tanning or Sunscreen Agent Remember the days of ordering a coffee at your favourite café -when your most difficult decision was to choose between an espresso, a cappuccino or a flat white? Today of course, your choices are much more diverse – throw in Affogattos, Machhiatos, Viennas, Melloccinos, and Mochas (to name but a few). Of course, your choices don’t end there. Will t... 10). Why Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone? As I pushed against the pedals of my bike during a recent bike (spin) class at the gym, I observed my own discomfort rise as the intensity of the class increased. Confronted with both physical and emotional discomfort, I became consciously aware that I had two primary choices in response to my pain. Each of these responses would impact differently ...