WHAT’S IN MY BAG?
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r. Gabriela Soza, Manhattan board-certified dermatologist and mother of two young children, knows firsthand how challenging self-care can be when you're on-the-go. That's why she recommends preparing a bag to carry all your essentials while you're out and about.
DWhat counts as an essential item? While those exact items may vary from person to person, Soza offers an easy organizational system.
1. HEALTH
Hand sanitizer: She emphasizes the importance of keeping hand sanitizer to reduce the risk of getting sick or spreading germs.
Soza recommends finding sanitizers that also moisturize
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ore than 200 million people nationwide are expected to travel this summer. Coordinating travel itineraries can be complicated for anyone. People who rely on medical sharps, such as syringes, needles, or EpiPen autoinjectors, to manage health conditions like diabetes or allergies have the added stress of figuring out where and how to safely dispose of used sharps while traveling.
your skin to prevent your hands from drying out, like Touchland's Hydrating Hand Sanitizer.
Water bottle: Hydration is the key to good health, including healthy skin. Pick out a water bottle that has a secure top so you can throw it into your bag without worrying that it will spill over.
2. SKINCARE
SPF: Whether you have an extensive or bare-bones skincare routine, SPF products should always be on your essentials list. Even if you put on sunscreen before leaving the house, you'll need to reapply throughout the day.
Dr. Soza's personal pick is Neocutis Réactive+. This antioxidant serum offers broad spectrum SPF 45 to protect against skin-aging free radicals and harmful sun damage that causes premature skin aging.
"For over a decade, I've been continuously impressed by the consistent efficacy of Neocutis products," said Soza.
Eye cream: To keep your under-eyes hydrated throughout the day and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, make sure to include an eye cream in your essentials. Choose a hydrating and brightening cream like Neocutis Lumiére® Firm as a midday pick-me-up. Its advanced aging formulation moisturizes delicate skin while also improving firmness, elasticity and texture.
Facial mist: During a hot day, it's hard to keep your makeup looking good while beating the heat. That's why it's a smart idea to keep a facial mist on hand to freshen up!
Soza suggests finding a mist with skincare benefits that can be applied throughout the day like Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray.
Lip balm: Soza's "do-it-all" lip balm is Aquaphor as it can also tame flyways, hydrate dry cuticles, and quickly fix a dry skin patch.
3. WELLNESS
Headphones: Dr. Soza advises keeping a pair of headphones in your bag to give yourself a private escape. It's a great way to center yourself with music, podcasts, or audiobooks, even in public places.
Immunity stick packs: As a new mom, Dr. Soza knows how important it is for moms to bolster their immune system, especially if they have small children.
She advises searching for your favorite flavored, pre-portioned stick packs that have vitamin C, electrolytes, zinc and antioxidants to help ward off colds year-round.
What's in your bag?
No matter how busy your day is, you can give yourself the tools you need to support your health, wellness and skin.
Source: BrandPoint Content (Edited by d-mars.com)
RULES OF THE ROAD: SAFELY DISPOSING OF MEDICAL NEEDLES WHILE TRAVELING
Knowing how to safely dispose of sharps at home and while traveling is as important as knowing how to use them. Improper sharps disposal contributes to the more than 850,000 needle stick injuries in the United States each year, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Needle stick injuries can expose you, your family and your community to dangerous conditions like hepatitis C and HIV.
SafetyIsThePoint.org features a ZIP code tool that checks local disposal rules, finds nearby drop-off sites and makes disposal easier.
Meet the Sharpiros
The fictitious Sharpiros rely on medical sharps to manage their diabetes and allergies and are kicking off summer with a family road trip. Follow along as they learn about local safe sharps disposal rules while traveling.
Before departing, the Sharpiros check SafetyIsThePoint.org for information about safe sharps disposal in their home location, Pincushion County, and follow three easy steps:
1. Place sharps in a sturdy plastic bottle
2. Duct tape the lid and write “DO NOT RECYCLE” on the front
3. Put the container in the trash
Having safely disposed of their sharps, the Sharpiros set out on their road trip.
FINDING A SHARPS DROP-OFF SITE
After several days of travel, the Sharpiros arrive at Pointy Peak, where they catch up with relatives and conquer the local hiking trails. Because they checked SafetyIsThePoint.org before leaving, they know Pointy Peak doesn’t permit sharps disposal in the trash, so the family drives to a nearby hospital that doubles as a sharps drop-off site. They exchange their filled sharps container from home for an empty one and continue on their way.
USING A SHARPS MAIL-BACK PROGRAM
The family’s next stop is Porcupine Valley, which doesn’t have any nearby drop-off sites or allow for sharps disposal in the trash, but the Sharpiros planned for this, too. They learned from SafetyIsThePoint.org that some medical device companies offer free mail-back programs for specific sharps products and ordered a mail-back kit ahead of time. They followed the instructions, sealed the container and dropped it off at the post office before heading back home.
SafetyIsThePoint.org is a Travel Essential
While the Sharpiros and their road trip are for illustrative purposes only, safe sharps disposal is real. Before you hit the road this summer, or anytime, stay up to date on sharps disposal rules by making SafetyIsThePoint.org one of your travel essentials.
Source: StatePoint (Edited by d-mars.com)
6 CHARMING SMALL TOWNS IN ATLANTIC CANADA YOU WILL LOVE
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or one-of-a-kind and unforgettable travel, your next trip should include amazing small towns and coastal communities in Atlantic Canada - the four eastern provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
NEW BRUNSWICK:
Saint Andrews: An hour from Saint John, this town on the Bay of Fundy was named the best place to visit in Canada by USA Today. Saint Andrews offers rich historical atmosphere, along with a variety of restaurants, pubs and cafes.
Join a whale-watching excursion to spot species like humpback, minke, and finback whales. You could embark on a sport fishing adventure with Island Quest Marine - or join a shark tagging excursion for scientific research.
Get up close to Bay of Fundy marine life at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, or immerse yourself in 27 acres of gorgeous plants, birds and animals at the multi award-winning horticultural masterpiece Kingsbrae Garden.
Shediac: Known as the “The Lobster Capital of the World,” this town along New Brunswick’s Acadian Coast celebrates its heritage with a 90-ton lobster sculpture and hosts a major lobster festival each July featuring music, dancing ,and an outdoor lobster feast at a 600-guest table. Shediac Bay Cruises also offers 2.5-hour Lobster Tales Cruises, filled with humor, French Acadian music and the secrets of catching, cooking and eating lobster.
This seaside community 20 minutes from Moncton is steeped in French Acadian culture, offering unique restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops to enjoy on the Pointe-du-Chene Wharf. You can also relax on pristine beaches like Parlee Beach, boasting the warmest saltwater north of Virginia.
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR:
Twillingate, the “Iceberg Capital of the World,” embodies everything that Newfoundland and Labrador towns are famous for: stunning rugged coastlines, historical picturesque streets and lush country roads. You may see whales, dolphins, seabirds, and icebergs.
Twillingate is a stop along Iceberg Alley. Enjoy the sights from locales like Long Point Lighthouse, looking out over Notre Dame Bay, or take a boat expedition and witness whales breaching and playing just yards away.
Known as the “Root Cellar Capital of the World,” Elliston is one of over a dozen geosites in the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark. Perched at the tip of Bonavista Peninsula, the area is dotted with the tiny doors of root cellars from the 18th-19th centuries. Every third weekend of September, Elliston becomes the backdrop to Roots, Rants and Roars, a culinary festival.
You’ll also find a beautiful sandy beach in a sheltered cove on a coastline that’s home to hundreds of colorful puffins - the official bird of Newfoundland.
NOVA SCOTIA:
Mahone Bay: Named one of Canada’s top 10 most beautiful towns, Mahone Bay offers waters views, colorful artisan shops and culinary experiences to savor. Beauty abounds in the work of artisans such as Amos Pewter, where you can finish and personalize your own keepsake, or the Indigenous Glass Art Cultural Experience, where you can choose a pattern to create a glass mosaic. Discover Canada’s first art maze - close to a mile of paths at BernArt Maze featuring sculptures, mosaics and murals by local artists and others from around the world.
Nearby Oak Island has resounded with tales of hidden pirate bounty for over 250 years, intriguing historians and treasure hunters alike, including the makers of the History Channel’s TV series “The Curse of Oak Island.” Hop aboard a tritoon with your knowledgeable skipper at Salty Dog Sea Tours to uncover its mysteries from the sea.
Tatamagouche is a charming seaside village 95 miles from Halifax, with a bustling Main Street where you can enjoy craft beer, handmade chocolates, baked goods, and so much more. After visiting the weekend farmers’ market, stop at Jost Vineyards or Vista Bella Farm for wine and cider tastings. The village is close to three provincial parks with sandy, warm water beaches, and the Wentworth Valley, which offers both downhill skiing and mountain biking.
Railroad aficionados will love the Train Station Inn: vintage Canadian-built cabooses and boxcars that are authentic on the outside, deluxe suites inside. Onsite, you will also find an eclectic gift shop and a locally roasted coffee bar and café, both housed in the former train station that was built around 1887. For a heartier meal, savor local seafood in the restored 1928 Railway Dining Car.
Learn more about the four provinces of Atlantic Canada at VisitAtlanticCanadaNow.com.
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