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POSTED: May 26, 2004
UPDATED: June 1, 2010
Perelandra Health Watch 11
SUN AND HEAT
Using ETS Plus for Overexposure to Sun and Heat
(For Adults, Children, Animals and Plants)
by Machaelle Wright
Perelandra, Center for Nature Research
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June 1, 2010
We have recently come across numerous articles about sunscreens and new research on the ill-effects of ingredients used in sunscreens that surprised and concerned us. It made us think twice about our sunscreen choices and whether or not to wear it at all. We thought you'd appreciate having this information so you too can make this important health decision carefully.
The Environmental Working Group had the most comprehensive information we found. Besides the research results, they include helpful product lists, ratings and ingredient details:
EWG's Sunscreen Guide.
You also might want to consider UV-blocking clothing. It's becoming more and more available, and at better prices. We're fans of Solumbra.
Regardless of whether or not you choose to use a sunscreen, keep your ETS Plus on hand through all of your summer outdoor activities. We've updated Machaelle's 'Sun & Heat Exposure' Health Watch instructions below.
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It's summertime, and that means sun, heat and lots of outdoor activity. ETS Plus may be used for maintaining balance during the hot times and when we have become overexposed to sun and heat. (Note: The day need not be sunny for overexposure to sun. A cloudy day can be just as damaging. And when you consider heat, let your good sense tell you it's a day for ETS Plus.)
Here are the suggested ETS Plus guidelines for those warm, sunny months:
- On hot days if you are working and living in air conditioned environments and exposed to heat for short periods (15-25 minutes at a time):
Take ETS Plus for Humans one time daily, in the evening.
- When spending more than 30 minutes (at one time) in the sun but not exerting yourself with a physical activity (i.e. sunbathing, walking, listening to an outdoor concert, etc.):
Take ETS Plus for Humans 3-4 times that day.
- When working outside, exercising and playing sports any time between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.:
Take ETS Plus for Humans 4-6 times that day.
(When doing these activities before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., take ETS Plus 3-4 times that day.)
- If you become sunburned (no matter how long you have spent in the sun):
Take ETS Plus for Humans as soon as you notice or feel redness or burning. Then take ETS Plus 3 times daily for three days. (The first day of this dosage is the day you get the burn. On that day you will take one dosage right away and 3 additional dosages throughout the rest of the day. For the following 2 days, take ETS Plus 3 times each day.)
In addition, you can put ETS Plus in a glass spray bottle and spray it on your sunburned areas as soon as possible after exposure, letting it air dry. Then spray again twice a day for 2 days.
Take an ETS Plus bath that night. The bath can replace one spraying.
Bath Instructions: Put 1/4 cup ETS Plus (for Humans) in full bath and soak for 20 minutes. Do not add any other bath ingredients such as bubble baths, salts, oils, etc.
- For heat exhaustion:
Take one dose of ETS Plus for Humans right away. Then take an additional dose every 5 minutes for the next 20 minutes. (I am assuming you have stopped whatever you were doing and have gotten out of the sun.) Then take ETS Plus 3 times throughout the remainder of the day and 3 times daily for the next 2 days.
For even quicker recovery, take an ETS Plus bath that day. (See Bath Instructions above.)
- If you have a medical condition, are taking medication or your age makes you vulnerable to sun and heat:
Take ETS Plus for Humans 4-6 times daily.
This would include those with cancer or who had cancer anytime in the past. It is especially important for those who have had skin cancer to use ETS Plus when exposed to the sun.
This also includes those living in rooms, apartments or homes without air conditioning.
For children: Use the same guidelines as listed for adults.
For animals: If an animal becomes overexposed to heat and sun, give ETS Plus for Animals
2 times daily for 2 days. If your animal is just not a hot-weather creature and generally suffers
from the heat, give ETS Plus for Animals one time daily (in the evening) throughout the entire summer.
For gardens and plants: If you are going through an especially difficult heat spell and your outdoor plants are suffering, you may water or foliar feed them (spray them) with an ETS Plus for Plants solution one time weekly throughout the hot period. Use the following solution guidelines.
- 3 drops per half pint of water
- 6 drops per pint of water
- 9 drops per quart of water
- 25 drops per gallon of water for regular root watering
- 25 drops per gallon water for foliar feeding
For fields and large crop areas, use the n.s. application as described in the ETS Plus for Plants brochure. Plan to do this process one time weekly for the entire hot spell.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this paper
is complete and accurate. However, neither the publisher nor the author are engaged
in rendering professional advice or services to the individual reader. The ideas,
procedures and suggestions contained in this paper are not intended as a substitute
for consulting with your physician. All matters regarding your health require medical
supervision. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for
any loss, injury or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this
paper. The opinions expressed in this paper represent the personal views of the author.
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