Shoveling Efficiently May Save Your Skin
The cold weather can make skin dry, crack, hurt and itch… and one of the best things you can do to help your skin is to use wear protective clothing and minimize your exposure. Last valentines day, we wrote about a pair of winter gloves that many of our patients have found to be most helpful in keeping warm. This year, we want to focus on minimizing exposure.
Snow is pretty to look at while sitting next to a fire place… but get out there and start to shovel – and you are putting yourself risk. Strokes, Heart Attacks, and Musculoskeletal injuries are most commonly reported. But dermatologists often see the effects of exposure on the skin. And from our perspective – the faster you get back inside, the less exposure injury there will be.
I have recently had the fortune of trying out a new type of snow shovel – the Wovel, which clears snow faster, easier, and more efficiently. It is pretty amazing. In my view, it works faster and with far less hassle than a snow blower. Plus it is environmentally friendly, and requires no maintenance. It is a must have tool for anyone who shovels. It will save your back, save your skin, and save you time! After all – the faster the work gets done, the faster you can get back inside to relax and enjoy your hot cocoa.