{"id":800,"date":"2023-01-15T01:21:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T01:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=800"},"modified":"2023-01-15T01:22:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T01:22:01","slug":"sunscreen-for-summer-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/sunscreen-for-summer-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunscreen For Summer 2023!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The sun is great especially for getting your source of <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/5-benefits-of-taking-vitamin-d\/\">vitamin D<\/a> although during summer our Australian sun can be extremely harmful to us. This is why taking precautions over the summer holidays should be made to decrease the risk of sun damage. 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Sunscreen also stops you from getting burnt and significantly decreases your chances of developing skin cancers whilst being out in the sun having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>What Other Ways Protect Me From The Sun?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Wearing a sun hat (bucket or brimmed hats)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Wearing ling sleeve rash vests to the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Finding shade outside&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Using tents and umbrellas at the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Avoiding extremely hot days in the daytime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Wearing Sunglasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember spending time outdoors is great but only if you are doing it responsibly! Keep yourself in check when it comes to being SunSmart and be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/all-about-staying-hydrated\/\">stay hydrated<\/a> over the Summer period!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who is suffering from headaches, back aches or even a sporting injury our practitioners at <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">The Melbourne Chiropractor<\/a> are here to help! 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