The long-term consequences of your child’s sunburn
There are very few things that bring as much pleasure to a parent than to see their children playing and having fun outdoors. The shrieks, the laughter and the healthy enjoyment of life truly is inspiring! At the back of our minds we are well aware of the much...
How to stay cool in the hot summer sun
Summer in South Africa is truly a wonderful time, and tourists from all over the world flock here to lap up the sun and the heat. Before joining them by the pool, in the garden or at the beach there are some things you need to know about staying cool. As we are all...
How to protect yourself from the sun without being paranoid
There is so much hype around the dangers of exposure to the Sun, that we cannot help becoming very concerned. So how do we draw a happy balance between paranoia and carefree abandon? Climate change and increased temperatures is a topic that is constantly at the...
What to do if you suspect skin cancer
Summer sunshine is lovely: Fun and games in the sun, but with consequences… Most of us will not give our skin a second thought apart from applying some sunblock. We only become aware of our skin and take the danger of sunburn seriously when we are in pain after a...
Relief for the elderly with thin and bruised skin
Have you ever noticed that some older people have bruises on the arms or hands or both? It may look like they must be exceptionally clumsy and careless in bumping into furniture and the like, but that is far from the truth in many cases. More than likely these bruises...
A unique gift idea that can make a real difference
It is never an easy exercise to find gifts for friends and family. We prowl the shops and the internet to find something unique but know in our hearts that most things we see will probably be left in a drawer, be the wrong size or be re-gifted and passed onto someone...
6 Ways to keep the mosquitos away
It is hard to imagine a South African summer without mosquitos. They just seem to be everywhere and sneak up on us whether we are indoors relaxing in front of our TV, or outdoors enjoying a braai or get-together with friends. For as long as there have been mosquitos,...
Handy tips for treating bad sun burn
Despite our best intentions, we sometimes find ourselves caught out in the sun without any protection – and we can suffer quite bad sunburn as a result. Here are some handy tips on how to treat this. COOL THE BURN As quickly as you can, stand under gently running cool...
The dangers of sunburn on your ‘driver arm’
Most of us are well aware that when we are outside in the direct sun we are being exposed to dangerous rays from the sun. But you may not be aware that constant contact with the sun through the windows of your car is a lot more dangerous than you might have thought....
How to enjoy sports in the harsh African sun
Sport is a universal activity. It is enjoyed across the world bringing people of all ages and nations together. Most sport is played outdoors during all seasons. Matches can last for days or 80 minutes. Whatever the duration of the competition, when practice sessions...
Heat stroke can kill – here’s how to avoid it
We all love the sun. When we are children there is nothing more joyful than to run free in our glorious sunshine. Children play with abandon and do not realize that they are getting over heated. When we get older we spend hours playing Golf or playing Bowls or Tennis....
How to protect your kids from the sun
Don’t we just love watching our kids play around outdoors? The excitement, joy, learning and laughter bring us back to memories of our own childhood, and remind us of how important this stage is in their development. But playing outdoors in the harsh South African...