Just about every golfer develops habits to play better golf, yet few golfers develop habits to avoid skin cancer when playing golf. In fact, accordingly to dermatologists like Dr. Michael Kaminer, “it seems as if many golfers go out of their way to get skin cancer.” Don’t put your skin and life at risk. Golf safely with these 10 best sun protection habits. Continue reading “Golf and Skin Cancer – 10 Best Sun Protection Habits”
Category: Uvoider UV Compression Calf Sleeves
Run Better and Feel Better with Uvoider Compression Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-30 mmHg)
Train with pain. Push past the pain. No pain, no gain. If you are a runner, you have heard these sayings and many more and no doubt about it, all runners experience pain and fatigue. It just comes with the territory. But there is something you can do that will ease sore calf muscles and help you run better and feel better. Continue reading “Run Better and Feel Better with Uvoider Compression Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-30 mmHg)”
Treating Deep Vein Thrombosis with Compression Foot and Calf Sleeves
Deep Vein Thrombosis, aka DVT, is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot (thrombosis) or clots form in the deep veins of your legs. DVT typically causes swelling and pain, but you can also have DVT and not notice any symptoms. DVT is very serious. When a blood clot breaks free and travels through your bloodstream, it can lodge in your lungs and block your blood flow. This is called a pulmonary embolism and it makes a heart attack or stroke more likely. DVT can be treated with medications, medical and compression wear, and physical therapy. Continue reading “Treating Deep Vein Thrombosis with Compression Foot and Calf Sleeves”
Treating Lymphedema with Compression Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves
Lymphedema is a medical condition that is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system. This blockage prevents the flow of lymph fluid, a clear fluid that is carried toward the heart. Unable to properly flow, the lymph fluid builds up and causes swelling. There is no cure for lymphedema, but the swelling and discomfort can be treated using compression and physical therapy. Continue reading “Treating Lymphedema with Compression Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves”
When You Should Wear Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves
Most people would have seen someone wearing arm sleeves and calf sleeves and probably might have an idea as to why they wear them. But when should you wear arm sleeves and calf sleeves? More specifically, what kinds of activities do you engage in and what kinds of needs do you have for which arm sleeves and calf sleeves are a solution? If you are like most people, you will be surprised to find out what you have been missing. Continue reading “When You Should Wear Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves”
Uvoider UV Compression Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-20 and 20-30 mmHg)
Uvoider is announcing the availability of a new line of extra compression Arm and Calf Sleeves called the Uvoider UV Compression Sleeves – More Support™ Series. The Uvoider UV Compression Arm and Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series come in 2 compression levels: 15-20 mmHg and 20-30 mmHg. The higher the numbers, the higher the compression. These sleeves can be worn for sports, outdoor work, and for medical conditions. Continue reading “Uvoider UV Compression Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-20 and 20-30 mmHg)”
Enjoying Hot Weather Golf with Uvoider Golf Arm Sleeves, Calf Sleeves and Wide-Brimmed Bucket Hats
Hot weather golf can be a challenge. Not only can you get hot physically, you can easily get hot under the collar mentally. Before too long, you can become aggravated, hot and sweaty, and no longer in the mood to play the game. It doesn’t have to be this way. With a few changes, you can not only survive but enjoy hot weather golf. Here’s how..! Continue reading “Enjoying Hot Weather Golf with Uvoider Golf Arm Sleeves, Calf Sleeves and Wide-Brimmed Bucket Hats”
UV Compression Arm and Calf Sleeves – Birdies Good; Bugs Bad!
Increasingly, golfers of all ages and abilities are wearing UV compression arm and calf sleeves. You see them on tour and at golf courses everywhere. But did you know, if addition to sun protection and muscle support, there are many other reasons to wear arm and calf sleeves? Protecting yourself from those annoying bugs that bite is one of those reasons. Here’s how UV arm and calf sleeves protect you from insects and help you play your best golf. Continue reading “UV Compression Arm and Calf Sleeves – Birdies Good; Bugs Bad!”
Treating skin burns with UV Compression Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves
Have you or someone you know suffered from a bad skin burn? It is bad enough to lose a house or one’s possessions, but worse than that can be the time and pain that a burn patient must go through to recover from their injuries. Compression garments are one of the treatments for skin burn that help to decrease the incidence of scarring. Continue reading “Treating skin burns with UV Compression Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves”
Hawaii bans sunscreen and urges reef-safe alternatives
Hawaii has just become the first state to pass a bill banning the sale of sunscreen products that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate. Does this mean that in order to save coral reefs and the beautiful marine ecosystem that we must endanger ourselves to the harmful UV rays of the sun and accept a greater risk of developing skin cancer? Of course not. There are reef-safe alternatives that we can adopt anywhere, not just the Aloha State. Continue reading “Hawaii bans sunscreen and urges reef-safe alternatives”