Big plans this summer? While you are enjoying the summer, there are many things to watch out for.
According to WebMD.com, there are several dangers that peek out their heads during summer months more than other months.
* STING. The sting of a jellyfish is no skip in the park. If you do get bitten try to find a lifeguard who can put a special medication on the sting, if you can’t find the lifeguard, use vinegar, soda, urine or salt water to help.
* STING. If you are stung by a stingray it was probably caused by accidentally stepping on a stingray. Seek immediate medical care, immerse in hot water to remove the stingers, scrub with soap and water and apply any pressure to stop bleeding.
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What chemicals are you around everyday? Are you aware of their toxic levels?
According to CNN.com, research is connecting five of the most common chemicals to developing cancer, behavior issues and sexual problems. Most people are around these products everyday, they are in the carpet, food wrap, mattresses, shower curtains, cookware, bedding…the list goes on and on. Every room in every house in America most likely contains at least one of these chemicals. The scary part is…several of these chemicals did not exist a century ago.
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Allergies are such a downer and so hard to pinpoint – not to mention to get rid of. Thankfully, Health.com has provided several ways to keep allergies at bay inside your home:
* Utilize A/C or air purifier with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
* Air out the house and keep as dry as possible.
* Vacuum and dust twice a week. If possible use a HEPA vacuum which will remove dust-mite particles and pollen (wear a mask)
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Winter months force your hands to endure harsh winds, bitter cold temperatures and precipitation that leaves cracked, scaly skin.
Remember a few things from everdayhealth.com on how to protect your hands…
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