Safe Summer "Fun in the Sun"

Hi folks,

Well, summer is in full swing... but how do you have confidence about having fun in the sun safely, especially after the news this week of increased skin cancer in young women?

Check out the scoop about safe sunscreens at Mercola.com. He reports on a new investigation of sunscreens by The Environmental Working Group, as well as sharing insights of his own. This includes his conclusion that natural sunscreens are your safest bet after a moderate amount of non-sunscreen sun time. He also tells you which ingredients to avoid in sunscreens.

For more info, go to: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/07/01/four-out-of-five-sunscreens-may-be-hazardous-to-your-health.aspx?source=nl

By the way, I try to get about 10-20 minutes of sun a day, for the vitamin D! It's a great excuse to take a break from your desk and enjoy the great outdoors.

To your health!

Robin Quinn, CNHP
Health writer and educator