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FOCUS ON WELLNESS: UV AWARENESS
Summer means more time spent outside higher bottles marked as “broad spectrum,”
and enjoying the sun. Unfortunately, while which will protect against UVA and UVB
being outside is good for replenishing rays. SPF will wear off after about two hours,
our vitamin D levels and getting fresh air, so be sure to reapply. All skin types are at
we also increase our exposure to the sun's risk of being affected by harmful UV rays.
harmful UV rays. Prolonged exposure You can look up how intense the sun will be
without sunscreen or protection may lead on any given day by checking the UV index.
to experiencing a sunburn. In addition, It measures from 1 to about 11. If the index
continued UV exposure over long periods is 3 or higher, you should wear protection.
can increase our risk for skin cancer.
Just remember—exposure to UV rays can
UV stands for ultraviolet, a type of light occur even on cool, cloudy, or overcast days.
and radiation from the sun, tanning beds, In addition, UV exposure is year-round, so
and sunlamps. UV exposure is the leading be sure to put on an SPF whenever you
cause for skin cancer. You can protect spend prolonged periods outside, no matter
yourself from the harmful UV rays by using the season!
sunscreen, staying in the shade, and wearing Source:
hats, protective clothing, and sunglasses. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/
When using sunscreen, look for SPF 15 or sun-safety.htm

ALLergen AwareneSS: WHEAT

A wheat allergy often can be confused with This allergy’s signs and symptoms are similar
Celiac disease. However, wheat allergies are to other food allergies, such as swelling and
different from Celiac which occurs when the irritation of the throat, hives, congestion,
body is exposed to gluten, a specific protein headache, GI symptoms, trouble breathing,
found in wheat products. Wheat allergies and even anaphylaxis. If a wheat allergy is
can occur via ingestion of a wheat product severe enough, your doctor may recommend
and, in severe cases, through inhalation of carrying an EpiPen .
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wheat flour. Source:
The best way to prevent a reaction if you https://www.mayoclinic.org/
are allergic to wheat is to avoid the product. diseases-conditions/wheat-allergy/
However, this is difficult as many food products symptoms-causes/syc-20378897
contain wheat. Familiar wheat sources include
soy sauce, hot dogs, and ice cream. Due to
wheat being a common ingredient, it is crucial
to read the ingredients label to determine if a
food is safe for consumption. Most food labels
will now say “contains wheat” on the back.