Rolanda Perkins

  This month’s focus has been on UV safety awareness. I’ve learned a great deal about this subject that will help enhance my knowledge, moving forward. I thought it would be fun to test my knowledge on the things that I’ve learned over the course of the month, and I wanted to share that experience with you as well. Take a moment to see how much you know about the myths & facts of the sun, by clicking the link below:    Test Your Knowledge About the Sun, Sunburn, Sunscreen, UV Rays, and More (webmd.com)

  Can medication make you more sensitive to sun and heat? When I first began taking medication for my heart health, I learned firsthand that many drugs could intensify the effects of hot weather and the sun. Anytime I was prescribed a medication, I would read all the information provided on the  prescription drug information sheet . I wanted to know if there would be any side effects. I also needed to know if one medication would have an interaction with any other medications. I took the time to learn as much as I could about the meds that were prescribed to me. I learned that certain medications could make you more sensitive to the sun. I was unaware of this information at that time. However, I soon began experiencing the physical effects of being sensitive to the sun while taking medication. I know there are lots of people who take prescription medications, and they don’t take the time to read the  drug information sheet  that accompanies their medication. They usually just rely on t

  July is UV Safety Month and this week’s focus is on our eyes. By now we should all be aware that our eyes need protection from ultraviolet exposure, just as our skin does. However, did you know that excess sun exposure can put you at risk for: sunburned eyes, cataracts, eye cancer & growths on or near the eye?  Below is the link to an article that explains how to protect your eyes from sun damage in every season. Also included is a short video that explains the health benefits to wearing sunglasses:  Video : https://youtu.be/1k9ApDmi_6k Article : The Sun, UV Light and Your Eyes - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org)

  July is UV safety awareness month. It’s also one of the hottest summer months when people spend lots of time outside in the beautiful sunny weather. This is the season when we’re enjoying the water & amusement parks, outside music festivals & lots of other summertime  outdoorsy  activities. With that said, it’s vitally important for us to stay hydrated and to protect our skin from the UV rays of the sun. My skin is  SUPER   sensitive, and I can’t use  just anything  on my skin. I’m what you would refer to as being,  chemically  sensitive . Several years ago,  when I was uninformed about protecting myself from the sun’s rays,  I used a popular name brand product from a well-known company that’s been around for years. The product promised to not only protect my skin from sun exposure but also repel insects as well. I figured since it was a bright, clear & crisp October day where the sun was peeking through but not beaming down hot rays, it would be  OK  for me to use this p