Thursday May 1 / 2008

Thursday May 1 / 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.

12:13: The Burlington-Oakville Laughter Club’s second annual World Laughter Day celebrations are set for this Sunday. Come out and experience laughter yoga, a combination of fun, tension-releasing laughter exercises and deep yoga breathing.
Guest: Marja (MAR-YA) Pirie, Founder and Leader of the Burlington-Oakville Laughter Club, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.


12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on Locke Street.

12:35: Diabetes and foot care go hand in hand. Or, is that foot in foot?
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.

12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton

Sunscreen FAQs!

Exposure to UV radiation, primarily UVB can cause sunburns and may eventually result to skin cancer. It is important to note while sunscreens can help reduce sunburn, they are not as effective against the other harmful effects of UV rays, such as premature aging of the skin and depression of the immune system. All sunscreens have a SPF on their labels. The SPF represents the length of time that sunscreen –protected skin can be exposed to UVB rays before a minimal redness ( erythema) appears, compared to the length of time it takes on unprotected skin. In other words it indicates how much longer you can be exposed to the sun before getting sunburn.

How do you choose a sunscreen?
Look for a product with a minimum SPF of 15 to protect against the suns ultraviolet B (UVB) or burning rays. The product should also contain ingredients that protect against (UVA) rays which penetrate more deeply into the skin and are responsible for premature aging and the development of skin cancer. Products that are labeled “broad-spectrum” help protect against both.

When should I put on sunscreen?
You should apply sunscreen generously and evenly about 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow the active ingredients to bond to your skin. A second application 20 minutes later will maximize the protection from your sunscreen. Reapply every two hours and every time after swimming or sweating. Some sunscreens are suitable and formulated to stay on the skin during sports activities.

Does a product still work after expiry date?
Sunscreens contain chemicals that eventually break down, compromising the effectiveness of the product, so you can not use a sunscreen after its expiry date. Also sunscreens are often kept in hot temperatures, which will accelerate the deterioration of the product.

The amount of time it takes for unprotected skin to burn largely depends on skin type. In general fair skin will burn more quickly than darker skin. Minimize your risk by avoiding the sun between the hours of 11:00am to 4:00pm. Look for shade, or use an umbrella, also remember to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes, SPF lip balm for your lips and a hat! Also remember your SPF on cloudy days; you can still receive sunburn!

Rexall Blog Reporter #0202
Nadine Janacek