fl Word of Caution on Tanning Booths
Tanning booths may giva you a suntan, BUT
the ultraviolet radiation they give otf can also:
‘Burn you or injure your eyes it you're
not careful
‘Increase the risk of skin cancer later in
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‘Wrinkle your skin prematurely
Flourescent sunlamps emit harmful ultraviolet
radiation called "UVBV Some booths are advertised as
‘safe* because they emit a different kind of ultraviolet
radiation called ’UVA‘ But many of these UVA booths
also give off UVB Furthurmore. there is concern about
the risks of UVA, too Therefore the following
precautions apply to any type of tanning booth You
should not use a sun tanning booth if:
‘You burn easily and don't tan If you
don't tan in the sun. you probably won't
tan in a booth
‘You get frequent cold sores Ultraviolet
radiation may aggravate their occurance.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before
using a tanning booth if you are taking any prescription
drugs Some drugs can increase your reaction to
ultraviolet radiation These drugs may not make you
noticeably more sensitive to ordinary sunlight, but they
may make you painfully sensitive to the intense
ultraviolet light in tanning booths These drugs include
but are not limited to:
Many antibiotics, such as sulfas and
tetracyclines
Some high blood pressure medications
Some tranqui'izers, such as Librium
Diuretics
Some birth control pills
Some oral medications used in treating diabetes
After considering the risks, if you still decide to
use a tanning booth, be sure to follow these
precautions:
'DON'T OVERDO ITI Just as with natural
sunlight, you must begin with short intervals, then build
up your exposure times
•DON'T TAMPER WITH THE TIMERI The
radiation is so intense in a tanning booth that staying
there longer than you should can cause serious injury
•USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES Just closing
your eyes or using ordinary sunglasses or cotton balls
is not enough People have received painful eye burns
because they did not use special goggles to screen
the ultraviolet rays Goggles should be used with UVA
booths as well as UVB booths
•AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE LAMPS •
The tanning booth should have physical barriers, such
as wire screens or plastic shields, to protect you from
touching or falling into the lamps
“USE HANDRAILS The booth should have a
railing or other aid to help you keep your balance and
maintain the proper distance from the lamp
•ENSURE THAT AN ATTENDANT is nearby to
help you in an emergency
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Summer a a busy time and most people like to get
their day off to a good start Why not wake-up with a
good breakfast drink? It's fast, easy and has many of
the nutrients needed to start your day off right
Mix all of the ingredients together in a blender and you
have a delicious smoothie!
You can substitute other fruits or juices depending
on your preferences For a complete breakfast,
include a piece of whole wheat toast and you will be
ready to go
Banana Smcolhla
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
water
orange juice
skim milk
(or 1/4 cup plain yogurt)
vanilla
banana ( small to medium)
1/2 tsp
1
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Jody Ellmgson
Nutrition/ Weight Loss Peer Health Advisor