Even though Summer is over before we know it school will be out and we will be facing Summer again, and I thought I would share tips with you from Dr. Calapai’s, medicine cabinet which includes must-haves for the summer. Because with children I know most of these items are must-haves in my home and I thought they might be in yours as well.
Summer is a time to enjoy the warm weather, flaunt your body and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. However, the hot season means natural elements that can hinder anyone’s well-being, making it imperative your medicine cabinet stocked with the most essential, over-the-counter, at-home first aid products and medications.
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., a New York City Osteopathic Physician board certified in family and anti-aging medicine has shared seven medicine cabinet must-haves for the summer!
Moisturizing Sunscreen – This goes without saying. A moisturizing sunscreen is an absolute must! Sunscreen acts as an essential sun protector, assists with premature aging help with evening skin tones, all while making sure you stay moisturized.
Aloe Vera Gel – With the sun rays in full force, it can be difficult to protect your skin from the heat. Aloe Vera Gel has excellent preventative properties also working as skin rejuvenation, healing, and soothing product.
Aloe Vera Gel is an essential summer tool in skin-health and uses to relieve burned skin, remove sunspots, and moisturize dry skin
Calamine Lotion – The summer brings mosquito along with other pestering insects, leaving you vulnerable to bug bites and itchy rashes. Calamine Lotion is an oldie but goodie. This soothing cream is great to calm any itching that you may endure.
Neosporin – Most people are more active during the summer season, partaking in outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and beaching. Neosporin helps in treating and preventing infection due to minor cuts, scrapes, and burns you may get from your summer lifestyle.
Band-Aids – Besides the most common use of Band-Aids, such as treating minor cuts and scrapes, Band-Aids can also be a great summer hack and essential to prevent blisters, friction, and wounds from sandals and other exposed footwear.
Benadryl – Summer allergies are no joke! Pollen and insects can do a lot of harm. Benadryl treats sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other allergy symptoms that summer brings.
Multivitamins – Some people may not know it, but summer is a great time to boost your body’s defense system. Multivitamins are essential to provide the nourishment your body will crave in the summer.
About the doctor:
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed the “The Stem Cell Guru” by the New York Daily News.
Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the U.S. His stem cell treatments have achieved remarkable results in clinical trials on patients with conditions as varied as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, frailty syndrome, heart, kidney and liver failure, lupus, MS and Parkinson’s.
He has worked with Mike Tyson, Mickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Gotham’s, Donal Logue; and as a medical consultant for the New York Rangers. Connect with him via twitter @drcalapai or at www.drcal.net
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
