Summertime is fun, the pool, the beach and the…dangerous sun poisoning. Symptoms of sun poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea and red, burning skin. How do you prevent sun poisoning? Let’s start with some basics.

Make sure your body is hydrated. Hydration does not mean sports drinks and soft drinks…no matter what their manufacturers say, high sugar content will dehydrate you. So if you try to hydrate the body, water is the best! If your kids want juice, you can dilute the juice with water as much as possible, and keep reminding them to drink throughout the day. Watermelon juice (watermelon and ice in the blender) is also a great natural source to hydrate the body.

Remember to use sunscreens. The main ingredients in regular sunscreens are now found in many waterways, and beginning to have a disastrous disruption in the hormonal systems of fish and other animals that inhabited and consumed the toxic waters. Natural sunscreen is not only better for us, but also for our planet. You can find SPF 40 sunscreens made by Jason Natural and Lavera.

Also keep in mind, protective clothing can be huge in helping to prevent sun poisoning. People who live in the scorching desert always covered their body except with the eyes, because that is the best way to protect their body from the sun. Of course we don’t have to be that extreme. But long or three-quarter sleeve cotton tees and Capri pants are better than tanks and shorts. Also bring umbrellas and tents so you have shade every few hours. If it’s a hot day, go out to the beach before 11am or after 4pm, when the sun light is weaker.

But if sun poisoning does happen, here are some ways to deal with it. Aloe vera gel, vinegar, alcohol, iced tea can all be applied topically to help with the burning feeling and swelling. Drinking more water is also important to hydrate the body. In Chinese medicine, a Chinese herbs combination called Huoxiangzhengqi can help with most of the sun poisoning symptoms except the skin. You can also find homeopathic remedies such as Rescue cream for the sun-burning skin and Rad-tox to detoxify radiation out of the body. Another homeopathic remedy is Calendula in various dilutions or in cream form. For more information about treating sun poisoning, please contact our office at 847-922-4156, or visit our website at www.highlysensitivebody.com.

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Co is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at northwest suburb of Chicago area and have a Out-of-Town program as well. For more information, please visit www.highlysensitivebody.com.