How To Deal With Beach Nuisances

Who doesn’t love a vacation at the beach?  From building sand castles to watching the perfect view of the sunset or enjoying beach parties, no wonder it’s one of the most popular destinations all over the world.  However, the ocean and everything around it is unpredictable and can be a dangerous place.  Here are the 7 beach nuisances that you should know and be safe about.  Once you have knowledge and a little know-how, you can stay at the beach with confidence.

Rip Currents

If you get caught in a rip current, don't panic! Stay calm and do not fight the current. Escape the current by swimming across it--parallel to shore--until you are out of the current. Be cautious at all times and do not overestimate your swimming abilities.

Jellyfish Sting

 Jellyfish stings are relatively common problems for people swimming seawaters. If stung by a jellyfish, call emergency services and seek immediate help. Get out of the water and avoid applying vinegar to the affected area. 

Weather

Frightening news about tsunamis and typhoons can ruin your vacation. Be alert and always watch weather news. It is best to know the facts about uncommon occurrences or other coastal disasters for you to be prepared.

Sunburn

According to Skin Cancer Research, sunburn doubles the risk of the development of melanoma later in life that makes the skin looking worst.  Prevention is always the best so include sunblock with high SPF as part of your beach necessities and apply as often as needed.

Falling Coconuts

This is not a joke. Falling coconuts are a real threat. Just think of a nine-pound ball of coconut meat dropping 100 feet to the ground can cause serious injury to a beachgoer.  Don't park your towel in close proximity to palm trees and don’t have sun bathing near these trees, especially on windy beaches.

Sting Rays

 If any sea-dwelling animal brings chills to a swimmer’s spine, that’s the stingray. It's safe to swim alongside this sea creature—but the real danger lies at your feet. Do the stingray shuffle. When wandering in shallow waters, shift your feet back and forth in place. This helps to scare off nearby rays hiding in the sand.

 

Sand Flies 

Sand Flies are insects that breed in wet soils in the tidal zones such as mangrove mud and sandy shores.  Apply natural or organic insect repellants that has been scientifically proven to be more effective.  Don’t forget cover ups especially while on beach. 

Following these precautions and tips above will keep the fun under the sun! 

The Convenience of Online Shopping

Internet and Shopping goes hand in hand nowadays and that’s what you call Online Shopping.  It is where you shop or search the web with online stores or apps without the hassle of walking, waiting in long lines and traffic.  You can now purchase almost everything online. From expensive clothing and bags, beauty products, gadgets and even airplane tickets.  With unlimited opportunities that online shopping offers, you can find exactly what you need and what you cannot find in stores, if you know how and where to search that product.

Here are 3 benefits of online shopping which is so liked by many:

        Time saver
You can now shop anywhere and at any time! Online shops are available 24 hours daily.  So instead of driving around and wasting time, you can now just sit in the front of your laptop and shop, or even by using your smartphones and experience “no pollution” shopping.  This is especially useful for moms with small children, home buddies, busy couples, or simply in times of inclement weather. Who would have thought that you can now shop even before bedtime just wearing your pj’s? 

Pricing and Discounts
A lot of people are fascinated with cheap and great deals from online stores; many products
can be found at very attractive prices and sometimes even below the wholesale price.  They also offer great discounts and rebates as well.

Privacy
Some things are better done in private.  Online shops are also known for discreet purchases like sexy lingerie, swim wears, adult stuff and so on.  This allows customers to buy garments of their choice without the embarrassment that someone might be looking and watching them. 

Great isn’t it? Now that you know why almost everyone around the world prefers online shopping, you have to decide for yourself if these benefits are sufficient to decide and start buying online and be worry free.

Beauty Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is now name-dropped as “the healthiest oil on earth. 

It was recently endorsed by Miranda Kerr as her latest must-have beauty product.  And the most obsessed beauty regimen by Hollywood women like Madonna and Demi Moore.  

Never mind that it is found in the kitchen or in a local health food store because based on research here are the 5 most known benefits why coconut oil is now a woman best go-to beauty buddy.

Hair Conditioner

     A lot of experts say that coconut oil is the best to use for dry, damaged and

frizzy hairs.  It helps moisturize the hair as its natural oils repels water and prevent frizz.  

It also penetrates hair better and prevents protein loss than mineral and sunflower oil.  It also helps

scalp from the harmful and drying effects of the UV rays.  So if you love the beach and

sunbathing much, do not forget to bring coconut oil with you.

Makeup Remover 

It is the best makeup remover because coconut oil cleanses dirt and

pollution from skin.  The makeup from a whole busy day at the office including waterproof mascara just melts away. 

No hassle unlike most chemical made makeup removers.  Plus with the

coconut oil's antibacterial elements, it leaves skin soft and and enhances its natural glow.

Skin moisturizer 

Ever wonder why South Indian women have clear, flawless skin?  

Their secret is coconut oil.  Since it is known as the “all-in-one” beauty product, coconut oil has a lot of benefits to our skin.  It can be used as skin moisturizer at daytime and night cream during

bedtime.  It is very good at hydrating skin and also flushes impurities away.  

It also soothes bug bites, speeds  healing, helps with rashes, gets rid of flaking skin, softens and shrinks wrinkles, protects against sun damage, keeps tans longer, acts as an antioxidant to prevent cellular aging,

and so much more.

Lip Balm 

Chappy lips can be healed with coconut oil.  It acts as a softening agent and also has

SPF to protect dry lips.

Weight Loss 

An interesting fact about coconut oil is that although it is a fat, it actually helps

with weight loss.  Because it contains healthy medium chain fatty acids rather than long chain

fatty acids like some other commonly used oils, the body uses coconut oil for energy and does

not store much of it as fat.  In this way, it helps to boost the metabolism and control cravings.

It’s good to know that we have natural substance like coconut oil that can be much help and use. 

Stay fit and live healthy.

Why Surf?

Riding a wave is like the “Perfect Storm”. A simultaneous occurrence of events that provide an opportunity to become “One with Nature” while experiencing the magical feeling of “flying” we imagined as kids along with the sense of achievement that we crave as adults. Total fulfillment on all levels; hence the addiction. -Kathy Pommet

 One of the most popular water sports nowadays is surfing.  It has caught on Philippines in the more recent years.  So curious, what’s the fuss about?

As for most surfers, this sport gives the feeling of freedom and adventure.  Surfing is the most interesting water sport that has developed in all other board sports through time.  It is also one of the most liberating sports ever created. 

Based on research here are 5 most popular reasons why you should try surfing:

 

Freedom - The ocean is magnificent, peaceful and awesome.  So for surfers, once you are paddling or even already in the waves, you can feel the essence of freedom within you.  Just feeling the water against you while you are waiting for the next wave can be some of the most peaceful moments of your life.

Closer to Nature -  Whether you are a morning person or a fan of sunset, surfing has a bonus of seeing the most colorful skies Mother Nature has to offer.  When a person learns to surf, they’re more likely to be environmentalists at the same time.  And we do need more people who are enthusiasts of protecting nature.

 

Friends - The best thing about surfing is meeting people with the same interest.  Appreciating nature, finding ecstasy riding the waves and also being with the elements are the reasons why surfers get along in a special way.  Surfing may be all about the adrenaline rush or an unobvious pursuit of inner peace but having some people to share it is even better.

 

Travel - Surfers get to travel a lot to different places to try different waves.  Some of the most travelled countries for surfing are Indonesia, Philippines, Costa Rica, France, Ireland and Norway.  It is exciting to get on wild waves and it is even more exciting to get to see vast oceans and great beaches.  To be a lifestyle surfer is one of the world’s greatest blessing.

 




Fitness - Surfing is also about getting fit.  It is beneficial to the body as all physical activities are with the exception that you get to do it in the water and with great sights.  With the constant movement in the waves, surfing can help you tone your muscles, lose weight and even avoid serious diseases like heart disease.  
  

No words will be able to explain that incredible excitement that comes from riding the waves and being one with the ocean.  Find that passion to master it just because it isn’t easy, and it may be fulfilling to one’s true physical and mental potential.  Or, at least find that courage to try. 

 

 

  

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