Summer Health Tips

Summer may bring warm weather and adventures, but it also brings a few common ailments that can spoil the summer fun. We at pHion Balance want to make sure our friends and family are having a safe and healthy summer. Don’t let a few illnesses keep you from your next adventure.
Although summer seems all fun and games. Many of these adventures can expose us to an increase risk of getting sick whether we are out in the sun too long, around large crowds, or traveling across the world. It’s important to take the necessary precautions to keep our bodies healthy.

Summer Colds

The winter isn’t the only time you can catch a cold. Those festival crowds or airports can make you the next victim of a summer cold. Summer colds may happen more often than you think. It’s said that 30 to 50 percent of colds are caused by rhinoviruses, which are most active in the spring, summer, and early fall. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, washing your hands frequently, and boosting your immune with healthy foods and our Alkaline Water Booster Drops.

Food Poisoning

Food poisoning can happen anywhere whether it’s at your home or in a foreign country. Let’s start at your home. With the warm weather, people love to have family over for afternoon barbecues or lunch out on the patio. However, the USDA advises to never leave food out of refrigeration over two hours. If temperatures are over 90 degrees fahrenheit, food should not be left out more than one hour. Remember to keep cold food inside a cooler packed with plenty of ice.

As for traveling abroad, sometimes it can be difficult to know the quality of what you are eating. For advice, check out the CDC’s app on Can I Eat This?

Foreign Illnesses

Traveling abroad has many stresses, which includes foreign illnesses. Make sure you are keeping up to date with the CDC’s recommendations. Try the CDC’s TravWell app, which helps you to plan for safe and healthy international travel. It’ll even provide a checklist of what you need to do to prepare for your next vacation and it comes with a customizable healthy travel packing list.

Heat Related Illnesses

The summer is known for its heat. Although many of us enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, it can also damage our bodies and ruin our vacation. Being out in the sun too long can cause severe sunburn. This can ruin your trip by forcing you to avoid the sun, but can also contribute to skin cancer later in life. Make sure you are putting on sunscreen! Too much sun can also lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. On average, more than 600 people die from complications related to extreme heat each year in the US. Make sure you are staying cool and learn the symptoms of overheating.

Also, make sure you are staying hydrated. Dehydration is no joke. It can cause changes in your blood pressure, heart rate, and can even cause fainting. Try pHion’s Alkaine Water Booster Drops, which is less acidic than tap water and can help the body stay hydrated!

No matter your summer plans, make sure you are staying safe and healthy with pHion Balance!