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How To Relieve Sunburn

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Lukabakar2What is sunburn?

Sunburn is literally a burn on the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. The energy in UV radiation is absorbed by the skin. A short exposure to the sun causes the skin to tan. Prolonged exposure can cause burns.

This means that all you have to do to prevent burns to limit your exposure to ultraviolet rays. And there are many maneras de it.

How to prevent sunburn

If you’re reading this article because you’ve probably already burned by the sun and looking for a way to relieve pain and heal the skin tips.

Anyway, the information contained in this section is still very valuable if you plan to venture out while you still lick their wounds. Quieresempeorar not burn but do not want to miss the fun, right?
In 1992, three Canadians developed a standardized method for measuring the strength of ultraviolet radiation from the sun in a particular place and time.

Solidest Madurai then this system, called the “UV Index” has been used in most of the world. Levels range from 1 for the weakest to strongest parable 11. Listen to your local weather forecast to know how strong the sun is supposed to be in the days when you want to tan.

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Melanoma: Detection and Treatment

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

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After the day prevention and detection of skin cancer, see how screening to treatment is taken care of these diseases. Carcinoma frequently more serious melanoma, research is progressing day by day. Our cards with the Institut Curie.

Screening

Early detection is one of the major advantages in the treatment of melanoma. To do this, dermatologists organize every year in spring, a national day of free screening, whose next edition will take place May 17, 2001. In 1998, 15 000 people have benefited from this screening and 30 000 in 1999. This day allows one hand to detect the presence of skin cancer in some individuals (65 melanoma and 275 carcinomas were detected during the last 2 days), but also to inform on suspicious signs that should encourage them to consult a physician. (more…)

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Broccoli helps combat ultraviolet effects

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Broccoli helps combat ultraviolet effectsProtects especially people with impaired immune systems and those most at risk of skin cancer
Eating broccoli is not only good for overall health, but also combats the effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun, a study released today by the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University noted that the extract of the seeds of this vegetable, called sulforaphane, reduces skin redness and skin lesions with increasing production of enzymes that protect cells from radiation.

Until now know that broccoli is high in carbohydrates, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, folate, calcium and iron, all which help fight a long list of diseases.

It also contains antioxidants and fiber to prevent an increase in cholesterol and help regulate blood sugar and insulin in the blood.

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