Protecting Summer Skin & Sunscreen Application

Sunscreen, also known as sunblock, is a lotion, spray, gel, foam (such as an expanded foam lotion or whipped lotion), stick or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun‘s ultraviolet (UV) radiation and thus helps protect against sunburn. Diligent use of sunscreen can also slow or temporarily prevent the development of wrinkles, dark spots and sagging skin.

Medical organizations such as the American Cancer Society recommend the use of sunscreen because it aids in the prevention of squamous cell carcinomas.[2] The routine use of sunscreens may also reduce the risk of melanoma.[3] However, many sunscreens do not block UVA (UVA) radiation, yet protection from UVA has been shown to be important for the prevention of skin cancer.[4]

imperfections of cellulite…

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“Health is the most important thing we have.”

The creator of the Italiano diet, Gianluca Mech — a world-renowned diet expert from Italy and nutritionist who has helped millions of people across the world to lose weight—and to discover natural products to counteract the annoying imperfections of cellulite…

Cellulite, clinically known as Edematous Fibrosclerotic Panniculopathy, is a real pathology. Its onset is closely linked to the production of estrogen, typically female hormones that increase after menarche (first menstruation). Cellulite comes with a slowdown of the lymphatic system and consequent stagnation of fluids: in this situation, the blood vessels of microcirculation are no longer able to ensure adequate functionality.
At the epidermal level, the skin takes the “orange peel” look, accompanied by pain to the touch due to inflammatory phenomena caused by the stagnation of liquids. 
Cellulite has a strictly hormonal origin, and for this reason its onset could get…

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COVID-19 Can I still exercise? Take my kids to the park for fresh air? Take a walk around the block?

It’s okay to go outside to go for a walk, to exercise, and participate in healthy activities as long as you maintain a safe physical distance of six feet and gather only with members of your household. Below is a list of some outdoor recreational activities.

*Parks may be closed to help slow the spread of the virus. Check with local officials about park closures in your area. Californians should not travel significant distances and should stay close to home.

  • Athletics
  • Badminton (singles)
  • Throwing a baseball/softball
  • BMX biking
  • Canoeing (singles)
  • Crabbing
  • Cycling
  • Exploring Rock Pools
  • Gardening (not in groups)
  • Golfing (singles, with carts)
  • Hiking (trails/ paths allowing distancing)
  • Horse Riding (singles)
  • Jogging and running
  • Kite Boarding and Kitesurfing
  • Meditation
  • Outdoor Photography
  • Picnics (with your stay-home household members only)
  • Quad Biking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Roller Skating and Rollerblading
  • Rowing (singles)
  • Scootering (not in groups)
  • Skateboarding (not in groups)
  • Soft Martial Arts – Tai Chi, Chi Kung (not in groups)
  • Surfing
  • Tennis and table tennis (singles)
  • Throwing a football, kicking a soccer ball (not in groups)
  • Trail Running
  • Trampolining
  • Tree Climbing
  • Volleyball (singles)
  • Walk the dog
  • Wash the car
  • Watch the sunrise or sunset
  • Yoga

9-Minute Cardio Workout…! Join fitness instructor Jeremy Park and In The Know for an at-home workout

If you’ve been spending a lot of time on your couch, it’s time to get moving with this simple at-home cardio workout. In addition to increasing your heart rate, cardio — short for cardiovascular exercise — has a long list of benefits.

This 9-Minute Cadio Workout blasts Calories!!

The gym might be closed, but you can still get your body moving! Join fitness instructor Jeremy Park and In The Know for an at-home workout that will get your heart pumping and have sweat flying in your living room — not to mention, get your muscles toned and tight.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, doing 30 minutes of cardio five days a week can lower your resting heart rate and decrease blood pressure, creating less stress on your heart. Cardio can also help improve your memory and thinking ability, increase blood circulation for healthier skin, control blood sugar (low blood sugar can lead to food cravings), boost your immune system, give you more energy, improve your quality of sleep and more.