Make Your Own Natural Tick Deterrent

Bugs are fine as long as they're outside the house and don't bite us. But sadly, they somehow manage to find their way inside the house and bite us for their meal ! Worst time for bugs and insects are when the weather gets warm and humid.

Insect repellents are a must-have in spring and summer. Unfortunately, these come packed with dangerous chemicals that do more harm than good. Bug sprays cause skin irritations, respiratory issues, coughing, upset stomach and other side effects.

Now is the time to make your own bug spray. You need a few simple ingredients, and they are commonly added to homemade all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, tile scrubs and other combinations.
Beware of the ticks! You read that right. In this article we will also give you a few advices on how to make your own tick repellent. Stop using products filled with DEET. Try the following product instead of using toxins on your skin.

Homemade tick repellent
Ingredients:

• 1 part tea tree oil
• 2 parts water

That’s all. Add the ingredients to a spray bottle and shake well. Use it on your shoes, socks and pant cuffs. Ticks will stay away from you for sure.

Caution: Do not use tea tree oil if you have pets. Instead of this oil, use peppermint, myrrh, cedarwood, marjoram, chamomile, lavender, or clary sage.

Homemade all-purpose bug spray
Ingredients:

• 10 drops lavender
• 1-15 oz. bottle witch hazel
• 10-12 drops citronella
• 10-12 drops eucalyptus
• 10-12 drops lemongrass

Split the witch hazel between two small bottles. Keep one of them in your bag, and leave the other at home. Add the oils, and shake well. Shake the content before every use.

This repellent smells great, and you can use it everywhere around the home. Mosquitoes hate it!
Be careful, if you have pets, you may want to change the ingredients.

You will love this repellent, and we believe that your friends and family will love it, too. Avoid using chemical-packed products, and keep bugs away by using natural ingredients. Essential oils do wonders.

If your home and garden are invaded by mosquitoes, plant some lavender, marigolds or peppermint. They will leave your home immediately!

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Disease Lurking in Swimming Pools Can Ruin Your Vacation

Crypto (short for Cryptosporidium) is a microscopic parasite ruining Americans’ summer vacations since 2009. This bug thrives in warm water, so it’s often found in crowded pools and lakes. The water acts as a passageway for the parasite into our bodies, causing a myriad of less than pleasant symptoms for up to 3 weeks. Crypto outbreaks in the U.S. have been first recorded on a mass scale in 2009, and ever since, the disease only got more traction, infecting more and more people every summer.

What is Crypto and Why is it Dangerous?

Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that survives by multiplying in a host’s body. A patient can get this parasite by ingesting microscopic amounts of infected fecal matter, which turns them into a host and causes adverse digestive symptoms.

Cryptosporidiosis patients typically exhibit the following symptoms:

• Watery diarrhea
• Stomach cramps
• Vomiting
• A persistent cough (in respiratory cryptosporidiosis)
• Stomach pain.

These symptoms can persist for up to 3 weeks, during which the patient is at a high risk of dehydration. This is especially dangerous for kids and immunocompromised individuals, as extreme dehydration can be fatal. Kids, the elderly and immunocompromised patients have the highest risk of contracting the disease as well.

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How Could I Contract the Disease?

Crypto outbreaks are recorded around the world every year, but during the past 10 or so years, there are more and more recorded outbreaks of crypto every year. Since 2009 to 2017 alone, there were 444 outbreaks. Of these recorded outbreaks, by far the most common way people contracted crypto was through a tainted swimming pool, with 35% of the cases having originated from crowded pools or water parks.

But how does the disease appear in a pool to begin with?

In the majority of cases, a patient with cryptosporidiosis will spread the parasite while swimming in the pool, and other people will then ingest the contaminated water. Chlorine cannot save us from the bug either, as studies have shown that it can survive in a chlorinated pool for up to 10 days.

But pools aren’t the only way to get the disease, kindergartens are a known breeding ground for the bacteria as well. Kids who have insufficient toilet- or hand-washing habits can unknowingly spread the disease through literally every object in the kindergarten. This is especially dangerous, as younger kids are at a greater risk of complications from the disease.

The two final and less common ways to catch cryptosporidiosis is through contact with cattle (15% of cases) or through raw foods (5%) like milk and raw apple cider. Boiling and higher concentrations of chlorine kill the bug, and in most cases, the swimming pool or any public area suspected to harbor the parasite is closed down for thorough cleaning and disinfection.

How Can I Protect Myself and My Kids from Crypto?

Now that you’re well-informed about the dangers of crypto and the various ways it can be contracted, it’s only logical to learn how to protect yourself from the vicious parasite. 
The CDC recommends following these preventative guidelines:
1. Avoid swallowing any pool water at all costs.
2. Don’t swim if you have diarrhea and don’t let kids with diarrhea swim in a pool.
3. If you (or your kids) have recovered from crypto during the past 2 weeks, refrain from swimming. This is because your stool can contain crypto for 50 days post illness.
4. Always take a shower both before and after getting in the water.
5. If you have a small child, change their diapers more often than usual and in a designated area.
6. Know yourself and teach children to wash their hands thoroughly after each trip to the bathroom and even more often when you’re in a public area.

These tips may sound simple, but they are effective at preventing the spread of crypto, which will ensure that both you, your family and everyone else has a great time during their vacation.

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HONEY HELPS TO KILL VIRUSES

Unpasteurized honey is packed with natural antibiotics and healing enzymes, and nibbling it when you’re ill can cut three days off your sickness, say  researchers. It also kills the bugs that cause sinus infections and other cold complications,” says a Dr. “I take two teaspoons daily when I’m sick, and it soothes my sore throat, reduces coughing and speeds my recovery -- something over-the-counter cold meds never did.”





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Pesticides, solvents may up Parkinson`s risk

Exposure to pesticides, or bug and weed killers, and solvents is likely associated with a higher risk of developing Parkinson`s disease, a large analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world has revealed. 

"Due to this association, there was also a link between farming or country living and developing Parkinson`s in some of the studies," said the study author .

For the analysis, researchers reviewed 104 studies that looked at exposure to weed, fungus, rodent or bug killers, and solvents and the risk of developing Parkinson`s disease. Studies that evaluated the proximity of exposure, such as country living, work occupation and well water drinking were also included.

The research found that exposure to bug or weed killers and solvents increased the risk of developing Parkinson`s disease by 33 to 80 percent. In controlled studies, exposure to the weed killer paraquat or the fungicides maneb and mancozeb was associated with two times the risk of developing the disease.

We didn`t study whether the type of exposure, such as whether the compound was inhaled or absorbed through the skin and the method of application, such as spraying or mixing, affected Parkinson`s risk," said one of the researcher.

"However, our study suggests that the risk increases in a dose response manner as the length of exposure to these chemicals increases," the researcher added.

How to protect yourself from bug, snake, spider & other skin problems

JeJellyfish Stings

A jellyfish sting may cause intense pain, rash and welts, and may progress to vomiting and muscle spasms. Severe reactions can cause difficulty breathing, coma, and death. Box jellyfish stings require immediate medical care. Flood the area with vinegar and keep still until help arrives. For other jellyfish stings, soak the area in vinegar.

Stingray Sting

Sting symptoms can include sharp pain, bleeding from the wound, vomiting, chills, and paralysis. Death may even occur. Most stingray injuries require immediate medical care. If help isn’t readily available, immerse the injured area in hot water, remove the stingers, and scrub the wound with soap and fresh water. Apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes aren't just annoying; scratching a bite can cause a skin infection, too. Mosquitoes can also carry West Nile virus, dengue fever, and other diseases. To protect yourself from mosquitoes, apply insect repellent and cover up when you go outdoors, use door and window screens, and get rid of standing water in your yard, which is where mosquitoes lay their eggs.

Ticks

If you enjoy the outdoors, be careful of ticks -- they can attach to you as you brush past grass and plants. Ticks don't always carry diseases, and most bites aren’t serious. But they can carry diseases including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. A bite can also trigger an allergic reaction. Be sure to remove a tick properly. To prevent tick bites, keep arms, legs, and head covered in grassy areas and use tick repellant.

Bee Stings

Most reactions to bee stings are mild, causing minor swelling, pain, and itching. Severe allergic reactions occur in some people, with symptoms including hives, swelling of the mouth or throat, and difficulty breathing. If you have a severe anaphylactic reaction, lie down and remove the stinger.  Give yourself an epinephrine injection, if you have access one, and get immediate medical care. If you don't have an allergic reaction, remove the stinger, clean the sting site, apply ice, and take an oral antihistamine for itching.

Chiggers

Chiggers are tiny mites found in tall grass or weeds. They attach to the skin by inserting tiny mouth parts to penetrate and liquefy the skin cells on which they feed. Their bites are painless. But after a few days of being attached to the skin, chiggers fall off – leaving very itchy red welts. Over-the-counter products can help relieve the itch, but see a doctor if your skin appears infected or the welts seem to be spreading.

Flip-Flop Hazards

They may be fun and fashionable, but flip-flops offer little protection against stubbed toes, glass cuts, puncture wounds, or having a heavy object smash your foot. Another danger: insect and snake bites. Emergency room physicians on both sides of the country report seeing adults and children with snake bites to the feet while wearing flip-flops or sandals. Consider wearing close-toed shoes that offer better protection this summer.

Poisonous Snake Bites

Bite symptoms may include severe burning pain at the bite site, swelling that spreads out from the bite, weakness, trouble breathing, and changes in heart rate. Bite severity depends on many factors, including the amount of venom injected, bite location, and a person’s age and health. Seek immediate medical care if you think you’ve been bitten by a poisonous snake.

Nonpoisonous Snake Bites

A bite may leave fang marks or other puncture wounds that can be treated at home to relieve symptoms and prevent infection. However, large nonpoisonous snake bites, such as those from pythons or boa constrictors, can cause injury to skin, joints, bones, and muscles because of the force of the bite. See a doctor for these bites.

Black Widow Spiders

Wood piles and tree stumps -- that's where poisonous female black widows hide. Her bite may cause sharp, shooting pain up the limb, but it may also be painless. Look for one or two red fang marks, redness, tenderness, and a nodule at the bite site. Muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, seizure, and rise in blood pressure may follow soon after a bite. Seek medical care if bitten.

Brown Recluse Spiders

Hiding in attics and closets – in Midwestern and South central states – that's where you'll find these spiders. They range in color from yellowish-tan to dark brown, with darker legs. Their venom is extremely poisonous, and their bite can cause serious wounds and infection. The bite itself is often painless -- then skin reddens, turns white, develops a red "bull's-eye," blisters, and becomes painful. Bites warrant immediate medical care.

Burns from Fireworks

An estimated 9,200 people were treated in emergency rooms in 2006 for injuries related to fireworks. Most injuries involved the hands, eyes, head, face, and ears. Burns were the most common injury. Minor burns smaller than a person's palm can often be treated at home. Run it under cool water, then cover with a clean, dry cloth. Larger burns, and ones to the hands, feet, face, genitals, and major joints usually require emergency care.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers in the U.S. An uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, it results in tumors that are benign or malignant. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Consult a doctor if a mole or spot changes in size, shape, or color, has irregular edges, is more than one color, is asymmetrical, or itches, oozes, or bleeds.

Heat Rash

The result of blocked sweat ducts, heat rash looks like small pinkish pimples and is usually found on body areas covered by clothing. Most common in children, it may also affect adults in hot, humid climates. Most rashes heal on their own. To alleviate symptoms, apply cold compresses or take a cool bath. Air dry and avoid lotions. If baby's skin is irritable to the touch, ask your doctor about using calamine or hydrocortisone cream.

Sunburn

Too much exposure to the sun's UV rays can result in the redness and pain of sunburn. Sunburn usually appears within hours after sun exposure and may take weeks to fade. Pain relievers, cold compresses, aloe, hydrocortisone, or moisturizing creams may ease discomfort. Second-degree sunburn -- characterized by redness, swelling, and blistering – is usually more painful and takes longer to heal. See a doctor if you have a blistered sunburn.ll

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