The fat camp ran from April 21 to June 26 with four of Shakti’s top instructors, Rose Tavares-Finson, Nadine Prendergast, Tiana Douglas and Danielle O’Hayon. The race was about who could lose the most weight. Every participant had to keep an exercise and dioet diary to note all her exercise and everything she ate. There were fabulous prize including a weekend vacation. They had to do jumping racks, push-ups, skipping, boxing and kickboxing. The biggest loser was Elaine Hood from O’Hayon’s class and the biggest loser group was led by Rose Tavares-Finson. All the participants are lighter and healthier than before.

Do you know already that sunburns can increase risk for skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Besides, excessive ultraviolet exposure can also damage eyes. While you are doing your outdoor activity, remember to wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to 30.

Don’t forget to wear a wide-brimmed hat, loose-fitting clothes with long sleeves and pants and cover ears, neck, tops of the feet and exposed scalp. If you are burned, use ibuprofen as needed for pain and take Benadryl or antihistamines for itching. Apply cool packs or soaks in cool water and soothe with moisturizing of UV rays.

If you get bites from mosquitoes and spiders or stings from hornets, bees or wasps, they can be deadly. How to avoid it? You should put insect repellent on your hands and then rub your hands on the child’s skin. Avoid putting it around the eyes, mouth and open wounds, and use it sparingly around the ears. Remember do not apply it to a child’s hands because children tend to put their finger in their mouths.  Wear light-colored clothes and avoid heavy perfume. Call 911 if you have a severe allergic reaction and don’t scratch it. You better clean the area with soap and water and take Benadryl to relieve the symptoms.

Diprivan or Propofol is a kind of drug that usually used to start or maintain anesthesia during surgeries.  It is for adults and children, maintenance of general anesthesia, and sedation in medical contexts, such as intensive care unit as well as in dental surgery. This drug is approved for use in more than 50 countries also in veterinary medicine. Propofol should only be administered by people ‘trained in the administration of general anesthesia, and equipment to provide artificial ventilation, administration of oxygen and instituting CPS “must be immediately available.”

According to a new US review of 21 research studies, there is no link between juice consumption and weight or weigh-gain for most children. However, it is important to read the labels to make sure you’re drinking 100% fruit juice, and not a fruit-fortified sweet drink. The amount you or the kids drink is the key since juice contains valuable nutrients but it is high in energy.