For months and months we Canadians impatiently await the arrival of summer. We long for this amazing season for so long, and when it’s finally here, we embrace it wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, summer is also full of not so fun surprises which are all-too ready to rain on your parade. These surprises also try to damper the good times at picnics, pool parties, and backyard barbecues.
I’m talking about 4 of the most common summer health issues which are allergies, sunburns, sore feet, and body pain. Depending on the summer activity, you may even experience a combination of these! Thing is, we wait for the summer months with so much anticipation, we need tactics to tackle these issues so that we can truly enjoy the season without distress.
Tackle 4 of the most Common Summer Health Issues:
- Problem: Allergies
If you’re a summer allergy sufferer, you know a runny nose and constant sneezing can really put a damper on your summer plans.
Try: Claritin®
Help take a break from allergy symptoms with Claritin®. It’s non-drowsy so you don’t need to slow down to smell the roses (unless you want to, of course).
- Problem: Sunburns
Phew, that summer sun really burns! Stick to the shade this summer and keep the whole family covered with hats, long sleeves and a sunscreen you can trust.
Try: Coppertone®
I’ve had my kids slathered in Coppertone® since they were babies! No one’s getting a burn on my watch. It’s Canada’s #1 sun care brand and keeps us covered from beach to barbeque.
- Problem: Sore Feet
With all the activities we do in the summer, my feet really take a beating. Especially on those days when I pick the cute shoes over the practical padded ones.
Try: Dr. Scholl’s® For Her® Comfort Insoles
Hello sweet cushiony comfort! Grab a pair of these and stay on your feet longer. Dr. Scholl’s® even makes a high-heel version for summer date nights.
- Problem: Body Pain
I love summer road trips but I don’t love the throbbing back pain I get from all that time in the car. This summer, nothing is stopping my family from hitting the open road.
Try: ALEVE®
ALEVE ® helps relieve a whole range of pain from backaches to headaches. You can ride pain-free in the front while the kids sing their hearts out in the back.
As you can see, Bayer® can help you conquer those seasonal woes, and help you get set for summer and really enjoy it! To be sure these products are suitable for you, always read and follow the label.
Disclosure: This is a compensated post, yet as always, all opinions are my own.
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christine w says
My allergies are killing me this summer. Now that it’s sunny outside and I want to go outdoors, I am spending my time sneezing!
Lee-Ann S says
My summer health issue is fresh cut grass so the Aerius would be a huge help with that.
jan says
I need to slow down with my amount of sun time because I love being outdoors in summer
Judy Cowan says
For me it is sore feet from lots of walking and for hubby it is definitely his allergies, they are driving him nuts right now.
Tina L. says
For me it’s allergies and sore feet.
Melinda Jana says
For me it is allergies. I never know what might set it off (pollen, horse, etc) and sore feet from extensive hiking
Lynda Cook says
I do not suffer from allergies, but my husband does. I suffer from severe back pain and hip and boy can I tell when it’s going to rain my knees just throb big time!! this is such a great giveaway!!
Gillian Morgan says
My allergies are terrible during the spring and summer. Tree pollen, grass pollen and flower pollen all set my allergies off.
Elaine G says
My issue is I get sun burns really fast. I need to reapply sunscreen often and sit in the shade as much as possible.
Soozle says
Seasonal allergies are my biggest summer issue!
Jenny says
For me it’s allergies and sore feet
Wendy hutton says
allergies to pollen so always have some reactine on hand
Jolie says
Our summer health issues is allergies to bug bites. My daughter gets very swollen when bitten.
Rosanne Robinson says
I’m extremely allergic to dust, pollen, grass cuttings, mold, certain flowers and trees and get headaches in the sun.
Marla says
We have allergies
leanne says
I need to slow down and put my feet up more.
Lindsay T says
Being a redhead my summer concern is definitely sunburns 🙁
Wanda Tracey says
I have sore feet and of all my health problems that’s a big one for me.The reason why is a mystery
but I have osteoporosis arthritis so I think it could be from that. IMy son has seasonal allergies.Thanks
for the fabulous giveaway. 🙂
jamie hall says
Definately allergies are a huge problem for me
Wanda Tracey says
The health issue that really gets me are my sore feet.I am on the go all day
and being a care taker to my husband I have a lot of extra jobs( but am no way complaining),
just saying and I have osteoarthritis which doesn’t help.Thanks for this generous and awesome
giveaway!! 🙂
Melinda says
I suffer from seasonal allergies during summer.
Juliee Fitze says
For me it is sore muscles from over doing it swimming and playing outside with the kids.
Carol Denny says
My allergies are bad this year. I also have bad knees.
Jody D says
For me it is allergies that hit in summer….and a real hatred of mosquitoes!
Victoria Ess says
My summer health issue is allergies.
Erica Seaman says
I suffer from itchy watery eyes…Aerius is my Saviour 🙂
Erica Seaman says
I suffer from itchy watery eyes. Aerius is my Saviour
Joanne Frank says
I suffer from Allergies sooo bad i have to double up on meds starting in March.
Treen Goodwin says
I have some allergies during the summer i get itchy eyes and runny nose ! also sore feet from walking around the camp ground with the fur babies 🙂 thanks for the chance 🙂
Florence C says
My health issues in the summer are sore feet, sunburn and pain in the joints.
Heather Howard says
My heels are super dry ftom constantly wearing flipflops and my allergies are wayyyy out of whack. Thanks for the opportunity! Could really use those products!
Cheryl says
For me it’s sore achy feet because we are way more active in summer
Vicki Hill says
Sore feet from all the walking Ido at festivals.
Sunshine G says
I get more migraines from all the high pressure systems!
409cope says
My only summer health issue is seasonal allergies.
Amy C says
My allergies are worse in the summer. I also need to remember sunscreen every time I go out in the summer.
Lisa Rumolo says
Hubby has allergies and I need the sunscreen because sun makes me happy
Joanne Saunders says
My summer health issue is pollen and grass allergies.
sabina edwards says
I thought I was the only one who ached after a long car trip!!! Quite a few times I sorta tumble out of the vehicle and its bad if we have that big truck LOL
Erika E says
My biggest summer health issue is allergies. I enjoy being out in the garden and working on the lawn but my allergies don’t seem to want to let me.
Andrea Amy says
I have some allergies, but my biggest concern is heat exhaustion and sunburn. I’m very very very fair, and get heat exhaustion at fairly low temps.
Dianne G. says
Sunburn is usually my biggest concern in summer. I have fair skin and burn easily. I do wear sunscreen but sometimes I don’t reapply it soon enough and then I get a burn.
kathy downey says
My summer health issues are allergies and the heat( which we never got any yet) is not my friend,i have MS and the heat almost puts me at a standstill and i hate it.
lynn clayton says
grass allergies are a big one for us.
Kim K says
Summer allergies is what I have to deal with
Sherrie Guthrie says
We are suffering from something that has just bloomed! We are also on the boat or in pool most of the summer, we need pain relief from our sunburns.
Tracy D says
I’m very fair, so sunscreen is a must, burns are always a worry.
Carey Hurst says
For me it would have to be my feet for sure. I have always had issues with my heels and my arch
Jonnie says
My allergies are in full force now that summer is here and I have my yearly sandal blisters on my feet.
Kelly Baker says
I suffer from allergies and burn easily.
heidi c. says
I suffer from bad allergies and so Aerius could help with that.
Carole Dube says
My summer health issue, is fresh cut grass!
l p says
allergies. thanks
Amber Y says
I get sun burns very easy in the summer so i’m constantly fighting them off or trying to sooth them when i forget my sunscreen.
Doris Calvert says
Mine is allergies to wasp’s, and need sunscreen since Melanoma runs in our family.
Wayne Lecoy says
It would be great to win a Bayer #GetSetForSummer Basket.
In response to your question of What is your summer health issue?
In the Summertime i only worry about getting Sunburns or Heat Stroke.
I use sun screen and drink plenty of water when i am outdoors.
Thank you for having this giveaway.
Tainan Lu says
My skin is very sensitive. Doctor said I had sunlight allergy.
Sherry K says
My back and feet are very painful with all the activity, but am not giving that up.
Debbie Bashford says
I have allergies to pollen, certain trees and grasses along with certain weeds. The warmer weather brings so many allergens for me
Julie F says
It is allergies for me, I seem to be getting worse every year!
Jennifer P. says
My summer health issue is a heat rash on my torso – I seem to get it every year now, as our summer have been getting so much hotter the past few years.
Debbie F says
Allergies are always a problem in the summer
Athena says
Allergies 🙁
Melissa Marie says
Sore feet from walking with the kids!
Carol McCann says
I have a itchy rash that apears if my skin gets to hot from any kind of each sun campfire etc but if there is a breese it doesn’t happen
Donnas says
My summer health issue is allergies, which I just started suffering two or three yeas ago.
Patricia Gooding says
My summer health issue is a sun sensitivity which is not good for someone who loves summer sun.
heather sibley says
allergies are my summer issue. the pollen kills me!
Linda G says
Heat and sunburn + allergies to all things green, like grass!
Karla Sceviour says
my summer issue is getting bitten by bugs and mosquitos all the time!
Silvia D says
i have allergies and very sensitive to the sun so avoid it mostly.
Tara says
Allergies seem to be really bad this year for me…they started early and it’s always a summer health issue. Although I think I may also have pneumonia just to add to the fun .
Sherry moffitt says
For me it is allergies. Great giveaway, thank you for the chance.
K Yee says
My summer health issue is that I don’t react well to heat due to a chronic health issue. Always looking for the shady, breezy spot.
ivy pluchinsky says
I have allergies, so this gift basket would come in handy.
Nate Fuller says
The last few years I have gotten allergies, but since I was a kid sunburns are what my biggest summer issue has been.
Travelbuds says
I am very fair so making sure I don’t get sunburn is always top of my mind.
Connie says
Ohh I burn so easily! My pale shade of white go from bright white, to neon red in a nano second!
nicolthepickle says
Sunburn is my biggest summer deal.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
More often than not it’s a summer cold but this time it’s sinusitis. 🙁
nicky says
Sore feet from all our active summer days!
joy says
i get a headache if i am outside in the sun for too long –
Stephanie LaPlante says
My summer health issue is definitely allergies
Daniela Plume says
Allergies plague me every summer
Won Kim says
I suffer from allergies
kim says
I have really sore feet in the summer, the insoles would be a big help!
Mary Warner says
Being careful in the sun. I’m fair skinned and burn easily.
tiesha says
I get sunstroke very easily and need to stay cool.
SarahJ says
I have allergies and sneeze all the time.
Treena says
Allergies! Also sore feet & back from bartending in heels for 8-10 hours/per shift.
GENA VIGGIANI says
MOSQUITOS AND SUNBURN ARE MY BIGGEST HEALTH RELATED ISSUES DURING THE SUMMER!
Steph says
I get pain in my knees in the summer, mostly from when it rains but when the weather is changing a lot they hurt!
Sandi Tymchuk says
I like to remember to wear sunscreen, otherwise I’ll burn (which I did, mildly, on an unseasonably warm day in April or early May this year!).
Karen Thaeter says
I usually get aches and pains from bending over while working in the garden
heidi says
Allergies are a problem for me
LILLIAN BROWN says
I have a mild allergy to pollen but not too serious
Linda Svarovsky says
Allergies
Heather Swanson says
very fair skin easy to burn
Stephanie D says
my summer issue is my sunburn!! 🙁
Nicole says
Allergies are the big summer health issue in our household.
Nicole B says
I get sore feet from all the walking and standing around at the park.
lori b says
fresh cut grass gets me sneezy and wheezy
Anne Derkat says
I have allergies so ùI sneeze a lot.
SweetPanda says
I have itchy eyes during summer times
Anne-Marie Tvete says
I have problems with allergies all year long !
Cheryl says
For us it is always the cuts and scrapes from the little ones. Also the sneezing with allergies.
Julie bolduc says
I get heat rash very fast
Doug says
Sunburns are my biggest health issues in the summer.
Wanda Bergman says
Allergies is always a problem.
Marlene V says
I get seasonal allergies in the summer.
maria says
Watery and itchy eyes
angela m says
I suffer from sore feet from walking
DebP says
No pollen allergies, but I do get itchy from cut grass.
Alyssa says
I have crazy bad allergies!
Elizabeth Vlug says
My summer issues are my allergies. This year the pollen just seems to hanging around making some of my days miserable. And I love being outside, just not the congestion and sneezing.
Lara says
My worst summer health issue is my skin. I’m either hideously broken out from my sunscreen or I burn in 10-15 minutes. And don’t get me started on the welts I get from the pterodactyl-sized mosquitos we have here in northern alberta!
beth says
I always have really dry skin in the summer from the sun, chlorine from swimming.
CL Chin says
sometimes i will have runny nose and water eyes as my allergies might flare up from time to time. i really don’t like to sweat during the humid days so i like to use natural deodorant to combat perspiration issues.
Cheryl Germain says
Plantar fasciitus is my summer health issue. I can only wear sandals and shoes that have good arch support. This eliminates many attractive footwear styles.
Melanie Borhi says
summer health issue for me is mosquito bites because of the virus that can be transmitted. also back pain/ joint pain.
Belinda McNabb says
I find I walk more during the summer and suffer from sore feet
Kim Stenner says
Seasonal allergies is my issue. Aerius would definitely help with it.
Wandalee Newell says
Summer is hard for my house, myself and all 4 kids have allergies to grass,my youngest and myself also have allergies to the sun. I also suffer from really bad kidney stones and get dehydrated very fast. We do what we can and make the most of it, sometimes it comes down to turning my place into a big fort and watching movies but the kids dont mind…as long as i can hear them laughing thats good enough for me, enjoy your summer everyone 🙂
Nicole Jubleew says
My summer health issues include allergies and sun sensitivity.
Elva Roberts says
Sunburn is my main problem as I have very fair skin. I am hoping this Coppertone Clearly Sheer Lotion will prevent this problem this summer.
anna key says
My summer health issue is sensitivity to the sun- I have to make sure I wear sunscreen at all times when I’m outside
louise says
beside having allergies, I have to watch how much I’m in the sun. I get heat and easily get sun burned
J says
I sometimes neglect proper sunscreen application when I’m in a rush. And I can tell when some spots I neglect become a bit redder than the rest.
Darwin Chau says
I always worry about being sunburnt or bitten by mosquitos.
Jodi Mitrovic says
My summer issue is sunburns. One it TOO MANY! I’m always conscious about the sun and it’s effects but it’s hard to want to stay inside with my 2 boys when it’s so beautiful out. I’ve tried many sunscreen brands over the years and have come to rely on Coppertone for all my family’s sun care needs. Their “Get Set For Summer” contest is amazing! I’ve uploaded a few entries already and crossing my fingers and toes 🙂 Thanks for a great #contest! Good luck all!
Wanda Tracey says
For me it is sore feet from lots of walking,hiking and biking so the
Dr.Schol’s insoles would be perfect.
Viv Sluys says
I get heat exhaustion really quickly when I spend time out in the sun. I have to make sure to wear a hat and sunglasses, drink plenty of water and spend as much of my time outdoors in the shade as I can or I get a crazy bad headache and sometimes nausea etc.
Janet M says
Allergies would be the first thing that comes to mind.
sarah alexis says
My heels hurt.. especially when wearing flip flops all summer!
Leanne Cobbledick says
i have allergies so…yah 🙁
JoAnne Hudy says
My summer health issue is getting bit by blackflies. I get an intense allergic reaction, so it causes lots of swelling and itchiness, plus a bit of scarring.
Heather Ritz says
I’m very fair and burn
ruth moreira-lozon says
For me it is all about the allergies…every single day! Back pain is also a big problem, and Aleve would certainly help with that.
Melissa McNamee says
My summer health issue is always allergies!
Crystal Porter says
Birch pollen, it is easing up now a bit though
LisaM says
I get heat rash – it’s so uncomfortable.
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
I suspect my major summer complaint is allergies! Aerius is so helpful during the summer.
Mary Beth Elderton says
Allergies. They call them “seasonal” but I seem to have them every season—summer is pretty bad.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
my hubby has summer allergies
michelle matta says
Nothing so far actually! Worried though about bug bites and sunburns. I am on new medication that apparently makes those things bigger concerns and I’m all about taking care of myself and living the best, longest life I can.
Catherine Robichaud says
It’s definitely my allergies that drive me crazy in the summer.
Bobbijo Pentney says
My feet get really sore in the summer months
KellyPC says
I went to a 3-day music festival in Quebec that we camped for & I already have one peeling sunburn & summer has barely started.
Caryn Coates says
My husband suffers from allergies real bad every year.
Maria says
Allergies and skin that breaks out easily
Katie Mitchell says
Strangely enough I’ve never had any issue with allergies, until this past weekend at my brothers wedding! Itchy watery eyes made for a good look at the wedding. Thank goodness for waterproof mascara.
Zara Garcia-Alvarez says
Summer allergies and bad sunburn usually attacks me during the summer! It’s hard to enjoy the season when your eyes are itchy, your nose is running, or your skin hurts!
yvonne says
Luckily my family doesn’t have any serious health issues that are increased by the Summer season.
Janet P. says
My health issue in the summer is sore feet. I could definitely use the Dr. Scholl’s massaging insoles.
Tara F. says
Oh I am always begging my hubby for a foot massage, my feet are always sore it seems!
Doris H says
My summer health issue is the heat. I’ve had heat stroke in the past.
Dylan says
My girlfriend has sore feet works 2 jobs if I win this I’d suprise her
lisa neutel says
after many years my summer allergies have returned I need my clariton to help me get through the summer
Brenda Penton says
No real health issues except overindulging on summer treats and feeling terrible afterwards
Melinda says
I suffer from allergies in the summer.
Kelley Moore says
My allergies are so bad from Spring to Fall
Ada says
I have a ton of allergies, especially pollen
Anita H. says
I have feet and back pain
Margo B says
I’m currently going through hot flashes, my son has seasonal allergies so I have to have Benedryl handy
Erika Letson says
My summer health issue is definitely allergies. Some days it’s miserable!
Ryan B says
I literally can’t take the heat.
I sweat like crazy and I can hardly breath, and I get loopy in the head.
For me a Hot day is OK, but a Hot and Humid day, if I don’t take it easy could kill me.
Jennifer L. says
I do a lot of walking in the summer so sore feet is a concern.
Laurie W. says
I seem to have developed allergies which I never had when I was younger.
Elizabeth Robinson says
I burn very quickly.
Victoria K says
My summer health issue is swelling of my ankles.
Sarah says
I have fair skin, so sunburn is always my main issue in the summertime.
Diane52 says
Allergies are my summer health issue.
Julia M says
I suffer from allergies – as does the whole family. It has been especially bad lately! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Maritess says
My summer health issue is allergies especially when the farms harvest wheat.
Tara Betterley says
I find that lately I have been waking up with sneezing and running nose. I am starting to think I have seasonal allergies. I do have some issues with pain and joint pains (old age.. lol)
Debbie W says
Allergies!!! Takes the fun out of everything.
Laurie P says
Most recently, it’s been back pain. Biking, hiking, hauling a wagon, and piggy back rides have taken a toll…..
Jessica M Walker says
I have a hard time breathing when its really humid
Jen L says
As the weather is nice, I am enjoying the outdoors more and my feet are definitely sore from additional walking – I would love to use those insoles! Or the Aleve 😉
Thanks for the chance!
Linda Klages says
cracked heels – summer sandal woes…………..