All articles tagged with #summer tips
The article discusses the impact of mosquitoes on human history and provides five practical tips to reduce mosquito bites during summer, including wearing light-colored clothing, avoiding alcohol, using thorough insect repellent, eliminating standing water, and avoiding scented products to make oneself less attractive to these insects.
This article offers practical health tips including eating two kiwis daily for digestion, avoiding energy drinks in the afternoon, choosing darker clothing to hide sweat, protecting skin from lime-induced sunburn, and maintaining a balanced diet with Swiss cheese. It also emphasizes staying active, especially during the pandemic's impact on activity levels, and being cautious with medications in the sun.
This article offers practical health tips including eating two kiwis daily for digestion, avoiding energy drinks in the afternoon, choosing darker clothing to hide sweat, protecting skin from lime juice sun reactions, and maintaining a balanced diet with Swiss cheese, alongside exercise and sun safety advice for a healthier summer.
Experts recommend multiple strategies to combat mosquitoes, including using EPA-approved insect repellent with DEET, wearing protective clothing, eliminating standing water, choosing plants wisely, and avoiding certain foods and scents. Scheduling outdoor activities to avoid peak mosquito times and using natural predators like fish can also help reduce mosquito populations.
Pest control expert Pat Joiner from Pest Gnome shares a natural homemade mosquito repellent recipe using lavender essential oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. These ingredients mask human scents that attract mosquitoes, making it easier to keep them away during the summer. The mixture is safe for most pets but should be used cautiously around children and animals.
Dr. Adam Friedman, a dermatologist from GW School of Medicine, emphasizes the importance of using sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and reapplying it every two hours, especially during peak sun hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. He advises using water-resistant sunscreen near water and covering sensitive areas like the eyes, lips, ears, and hands. For spray sunscreens, he recommends applying it like a lotion. If sunburned, use moisturizer on damp skin and take pain relievers like ibuprofen or Tylenol.
With near-record high temperatures in Southwest Florida, it's important to take precautions to stay cool and safe. Tips include using window coverings and weather strips to keep heat out of the house, using fans and ventilators in attics, avoiding leaving people or pets in closed cars, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, reducing oven use, avoiding high-energy activities during peak heat hours, and ensuring pet safety by providing cool water and avoiding hot surfaces. Additionally, breathable fabric masks should be used, and those experiencing trouble breathing or overheating symptoms should not wear masks.