Protection, all day baby, all day ~

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/12/sunscreen-sun-damage-lifestyle-health-skin-cancer.html

The article starts off describing the behavior of most teenagers, we sat in the sun unprotected for hours thinking it was cool to get really deep tan, the darker the better.
While teens might be forgiven for letting sun safety slip, those in the medical field say adults should know better. That's because skin cancers account for almost 50% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. The majority of them result from unprotected skin exposure to UV radiation. What we did as teenagers is now haunting us. The spots on your face, chest, hands and arms are not from the unprotected exposure last week or last year. It’s the consequence of choices many years ago.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2006, the last year for which data was available, 59,940 cases of malignant melanoma and over 1 million cases of basal- and squamous-cell cancers, nonmelanoma skin cancers, were associated with UV exposure.
Though folks know sunbathing can be dangerous, they may not be aware of the hidden sources of skin damage. These include wearing expired sunscreen, relying on clothing to block the sun and taking certain medications. Yes some of the drugs make us photo-sensitive to the sun.
Enjoy the sun in moderation, 10 to 15 minutes without sunblock if you really need natural Vitamin D.
Other sun-damage hideouts: in the car and even under a beach umbrella. While the glass in car windows typically blocks UVB rays, which causes skin to burn, UVA rays--those that cause skin aging--can seep through, says dermatologist Dr. Francesca Fusco, associate clinical professor at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. What's more, a high percentage of UV radiation bounces directly off sand and water and on to the skin, even while you're sitting in the shade. I was sitting at lunch one day, under a very large umbrella. I took my glasses off which have ‘transitional lenses’, even under the cover of a large umbrella my glasses remained dark… Reflection of light is as bad as light itself.
"UVB rays cause sunburn," she says, "UVA rays cause suntan, and both of them contribute to skin damage, skin cancer and DNA mutations, which predisposes to cancer."
UVA rays also penetrate clouds more readily than UVB rays, putting those that head outdoors, even on gloomy days, at risk of a burn or other skin damage.
"A typical white T-shirt offers you about a 7 to 8 SPF," says dermatologist Dr. Susan Weinkle, a clinical associate professor at the University of South Florida. "And then when it gets wet, the sun protective factor goes down to a 3." Which is nothing…..
What outdoorsy people may not know is that special clothing can shield the skin from such rays… Companies including Columbia Sportswear ~ Land Lands' End recently launched collections that provide Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) protection. Columbia's and Lands' End's lines both offer UPF 50, which protects the wearer from 97.5% of the sun's rays. Both companies also offer UPF 30, and Columbia offers UPF 15, which protects the wearer from up to 93.3% of UV rays. Then there is www.sunsoul.com
Their clothing is not only UPF of 50, but it also is specific colors to take advantage of the wave length being generated by the sun. This is very cool technology and it’s worth it’s weight in gold. By wearing it a few hours a week you start to reverse the damage. It’s like getting an IPL treatment by your local dermatologist.
Of course, the best way to protect against skin damage while doing any kind of activity that exposes skin to the sun is to wear sunblock with an SPF of at least 40.
The original article mentions 15, which is ridiculous. All the studies indicate at least 30 and up. I wear 40 every time I walk out my door, if the sun is out, I have protection on.
TiZO ~ Fallene
http://www.fallenesolarprotection.com/html/skin_cancer_prevention_-_sun_b1.html
This becomes a barrier stopping the sun penetration.
The importance of wearing sunscreen is increasingly evident. Incidences of melanoma of the skin increased by 7.7 % among men from 2003 to 2005, and by 2.9% among women from 1993 to 2005, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
With these statistics in mind, it is not only dermatologists like Fusco who emphasize the importance of protecting skin. In addition to clothing lines, personal care companies are also becoming more sensitive to the importance of UV protection.
Companies "are improving the ability of sunscreen to block UVA and UVB rays," says Weinkle. They're also using ingredients that allow sunscreen to better stay put on skin, which helps block UV rays more effectively.
So I gave a friend of mine a tube, he runs on the beach. We met for an early dinner, walking to the restaurant while the sun was setting. He proudly announces he remember to wear the sun block I gave him when he went for his run this afternoon.
I reached over and touched his face, nothing. I asked why he didn’t reapply it after his shower and over his moisturizer…? He thought he only needed to wear it when he ran.
DA! Every time you walk out your door and the sun is up.

Learn from NY's NO Bulls#!% Trainer

I flipping through GQ the other day, come across this page, very interesting"
Oscar Smith - the man who gave Tom Brady his toughest workouts without making him lift a weight - on how to get yourself back in fighting shape.

And I thought to myself, wow, all those people with their excuses "I don't like gyms" and the old "I just don't have time"

His suggestions:

1. Being good to your feet by wearing quality foot wear. He wears what I have been wearing for over 20 years: ASICS Cross Trainers, they are versatile and comfortable.

2. If you don't have the money to pay a personal trainer, find a gym that offers classes. I suggest Stretching, Yoga, Pilates and a Martial Arts class. Again with the mind set of Cross Training. Cardio for all parts of your body to keep the interstitial fluid moving which then in turn moves the toxins through the lymphatic system. NOT just for looking good but to keep the toxins moving through your body.

He, like most trainers I know don't drink, I do but in moderation. I'm not giving up wine at dinner and the occasional Martini. Keep in mind that drinking makes you hungry so those late night outing will cost you in calories and heartburn.

I like how he suggest to pack for the gym, leave it in your car so you always have it. Again, no excuses:
"Pack a workout kit the same way you pack toiletries. All you need is a T-shirt, shorts, sneakers, a jump rope, and a timer. When the timer dings, it's time to move to the next set" Mucho Importante! Big reason people don't see a difference. You need to keep moving, don't sit too long between sets. You will burn more by moving and doing super sets (three different exercises for one muscle group in a row without stopping)

He goes on to say You don't need weights. I say it all the time, good for bone density but not for keeping in shape. 85% of it is what you eat and when you eat it.

Training example:
Jump rope for 3 to 5 minutes then do sets of 10 reps
Push ups ~ Sit ups ~ Dips ~ Crunches
Stretch for thirty seconds, then head back to the jump rope and repeat the entire process, Don't rest between sets

Instant Energy Fix: Keep a bowl of fruit near by: Bananas, applies and oranges. If you don't eat before you work out, the natural sugar will get you though. Don't be fooled by Shakes and Smoothies made with fruit, most of the times we add other stuff (processed foods) but the sugar count in these drinks could send you into Diabetics shock.

Pay attention and don't keep giving yourself excuses ~ Times running out!