Summer diet dessert recipe: Food swaps to cut calories, burn fat, curb cravings

The number of obese people is growing, that's probably no surprise. Scarily, morbid obesity is getting more common. Not only are more people fat than ever before, they are fatter than ever. Kids especially are having weight problems younger. I've lost 100 pounds and I feel the pain of gaining weight and the struggle to take it off. I know that deprivation dieters feel, especially at parties. Summer picnics are difficult too.

So here are decadently diet desserts to lose weight, burn fat and curb cravings. That's not an oxymoron. You really can have your cake and eat it too. You can diet and still enjoy Memorial Day, graduation open houses, weddings, showers, Father's Day, baptisms, weddings, 4th of July. Use these food swaps to cut calories, burn fat and curb sweets cravings.  Summer diet dessert recipe: Food swaps to cut calories, burn fat, curb cravings

Sunburn Treatment--Pain Relief, Skin Care, Healing Tips

I've gotten plenty of sunburns and learned some good first aid. Here are sunburn treatments, including pain relief, skin care and burn healing tips. First, avoid burns by using sunscreen, but choose the correct SPF (sun protection factor) level.

For older children and adults, I don't recommend using anything higher than SPF 30 (if your skin has not been in the sun much or is fair) and SPF 15 if you have a little tan. Near water and sand, which are both reflective, you may need stronger SPF. Don't be fooled into thinking you won't burn on cloudy days. And re-apply sunscreen after swimming. Sport sunscreens are stickier and last longer but I don't like them as they clog pores. Don't forget to cover lips, ears and scalp or part. Those burn easily. But don't get sunscreen-dependent. For sunburn remedies, read onSunburn Treatment--Pain Relief, Skin Care, Healing Tips

Emotional Health in Summer Heat

Emotional Health and Wellness: How to Beat the Heat and Humidty Blues
Summertime makes people happy: lovely: blue skies, swimming, warm weather....but what about when the weather gets too warm? As the heat index and humidity level rises, so do tempers, stress, tension and emotional problems.
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Heat Stroke/ Heat Exhaustion Health Tips

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Warning Signals, Symptoms and First Aid
If you've taken Red Cross first aid training, you've learned something about heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The terms heat stroke and heat exhaustion are sometimes misnomers, as symptoms can occur without extreme heat.
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How to Keep Cool in Summer Heat without Air Conditioning

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Summer heat and humidity can create allergy and other health issues. And as good as air conditioner feels, it's not green or healthy. It's possible to keep cool in summer without air conditioning. And it's good for you and good for the environment.
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Sunscreen Dangers and Health Advisory

Sunscreen Dangers and Health Advisory
Commercial sunscreens contain dangerous ingredients that may do more harm than good.Consider sunscreens organic sunscreens or other ways to protect from sun.
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Mommy, My Ear Hurts! Swimmer's Ear Care

Swimmer's Ear: What is It? How Do I Treat It? How Do I Prevent It?
Swimmer's Ear is a common summer complaint. It is also easily misdiagnosed and so not treated properly. This guide will help you to care for Swimmer's Ear.
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Understanding Ear Infections

Swimmer's Ear: What is It? How Do I Treat It? How Do I Prevent It?
Swimmer's Ear is a common summer complaint. This guide will help you to care for Swimmer's Ear.
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Infant Ear Infections
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Symptoms, Coping Strategies

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Benign Positional Vertigo is a allergy-like condition that can cripple a sufferer with headaches, nausea and dizziness. Information and treatment.
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Staying Healthy in Summer Heat

Keep Cool, Healthy and Comfortable in Summer Heat
20 ways to reduce your body temperature and keep cool and comfortable in summer heat and humidity
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