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Monday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Thursday | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
Friday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Saturday | Closed | Closed |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
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Monday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Thursday | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
Friday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Saturday | Closed | Closed |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Sunshine, Sunscreens and You
As the heat continues this summer, we all need to remember to use Sun Screen while we are outside enjoying the sun. Whether you are hiking, kayaking, sitting under your favorite shade tree, or spending the day in and around the water, there are a three things you will want to remember when using Sun Screen.
First, get rid of your old sun screen. It only has a shelf life of 3 years, and that is only if the product is not exposed to high temperatures.
Second, read the labels. Using a mineral based sun screen, also known as a broad spectrum sunscreen, containing Zinc Oxide and or Titanium Dioxide provides a more balanced protection from both UVA, and UVB rays. Also look at the SPF. Higher SPF values, up to 50, provide greater sunburn protection. Studies have shown that sunscreens with SPF above 50 do not give you any additional protection. And then look at the water resistant time frame. That will tell you how often to re-apply with water exposure or sweating.
Third, Reapply. According to Harvard Health Publications, sun screen should be re-applied every 2 hours. If you are in the water or sweating reapply as directed on the bottle.
When you’re shopping for your sun screen, there are a few types on sun screens to avoid. One of those being combined with insect repellant. Sun screen needs to be re-applied a minimum of every 2 hours, whereas insect repellant does not need to be used that often. It’s also recommended to avoid using sprays. It’s harder to know if you are covering all of your exposed skin, and it’s easier to inhale the contents while spraying.
More On Sunscreens
The sun helps us produce Vitamin D, an important part of how we utilize calcium. Vitamin D also plays an important role as an anti-inflammatory. On the other side, too much sun can be damaging to our skin. This damage can accumulate over the years and can lead to serious skin problems including various skin cancers. Simply put, there is no such thing as a “healthy tan.” Researchers believe that increased UV exposure may have caused the marked increase in melanoma incidence noted among women born after 1965. Tanning parlors expose the skin to as much as 15 times more UV radiation than the sun and likely contribute to the melanoma increase1.
Avoidance and protection are the keys to reducing the risk to these potential problems. Reducing the intensity of the sun by choosing mornings and evenings, keeping to the shade, wearing sun blocking clothes and hats, and wearing sun glasses can be greatly helpful. And, of course, protecting your skin with sunscreen can mitigate the damage when you are playing in the sun. However, not all sunscreens are created equal. According to the Environmental Work Group (EWG) 1, an independent group of scientists who evaluate sunscreens based on current scientific literature, there are aspects about sunscreens that are less favorable.
Check out your sunscreen: For extensive information on sunscreens go to EWG’s website. EWG provides a list of the sunscreens they reviewed and rated. See how yours measures up to the research and how it compares to the other ones on the market2.
References:
Extended References
Retinol & Vitamin A
Titanium Dioxide
Oxybenzone & Sunscreens
Something To Consider:
Oregon Health Plan - Provider Begins April 1 (No Fooling)
Beginning in April, we will be accepting OHP Insurance. If you have an Open Card no referral is necessary. I you are under the Cascade Plan, you will need a referral from your Primary Physician. Call us and Nancy would be happy to make an appointment.
Training Studio for Rent
Condition For Life is happy to offer studio lease options to select personal trainers and small group instructors. Lease options include a per-hour rate and a flat monthly fee. For more information about our studio leasing options go to our About menu.
Marcos Rodriguez, LMT
We are honored to welcome Marcos Rodriguez, LMT to our staff. In addition to his expertise in manual therapies and soft tissue work, he will be assisting with the active rehabilitation side of your health care and charting progress notes.
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Tuesday | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
Thursday | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
Friday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
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