Sun Protection

27th May 2014

Sunshine and boosting your vitamin D and sun protection.

Now we’re having more sunshine I thought I’d check out current advice about being out in the sun.

There’s 2 options

1. Boosting your Vitamin D production, current thinking is to expose yourself to unadulterated sunshine without sunblock, for 20 mins a day on your extensor surfaces…that’s the back of your hands and arms and the front of your legs.

2. Protecting yourself
Generally its good to get into the habit of wearing sunblock of SPF 25 plus. A good make is Green People’s organic children’s sun lotion SPF 25. As well as being suitable for babies, its also nice for sensitive skin. A friend of mine uses it instead of face cream in the summer. remember to put it on 30 mins before going out so it can start working!

Jeni

10 May 2013

About Jeni Briggs

Jeni Briggs is the founder of The Courtyard Osteopaths, a practice she established in Bristol in 1994. With over three decades of clinical experience, Jeni brings authoritative insight and expertise to every article she writes.

As a registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and a Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy, Jeni's credentials reflect her commitment to the highest standards of practice. Her extensive postgraduate training in cranial osteopathy, combined with her eight years working alongside a highly experienced cranial osteopath in Bath, has given her exceptional depth of knowledge.

Jeni specialises in several areas including paediatric care, pregnancy support, and osteodontics - working collaboratively with Bristol's leading orthodontists. This diverse expertise allows her to address complex health topics with clarity and precision.

Throughout her career, Jeni has treated thousands of patients with varied conditions, from newborns to older adults, giving her a wealth of practical experience that informs her writing. Her ongoing professional development ensures her insights remain current and evidence-based, making her blog posts a reliable source of information for readers seeking to understand and improve their health.

  • Founder & Principal Osteopath
  • The Courtyard Osteopaths
  • Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy
  • Registered with the General Osteopathic Council

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