Mosquito Protection & Zika Virus
Mused after watching Shakespeare in Central Park, in the rain!
The first line of defense against mosquitos is to limit standing water around our own yards. The second is the use of repellents. The Centers for Disease Control recommends the following:
1. DEET. It was started for the military in the 40’s and sold to the public since the 50’s. Scientists still do not know how it works. Found in many common repellents.
2. Picaridin. A pungent component of black pepper. Found in Cutter Advanced and Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus.
3. IR3535. Insect repellent made by Merck. Found in Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition and Skin Smart.
4. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. This active ingredient is actually a synthetic version as the “pure” oil of lemon eucalyptus has not been tested. Found in Repel and OFF! Botanicals
(Did You Know? The Zika virus can lead to birth defects but most commonly a rash and flu-like symptoms. See www.cdc.gov/zikz/ for more information.)
Much like sunscreen, these products wear off so be sure to apply them regularly.
Other methods of combating insects such as food (garlic), vitamin B, or other things we ingest have no effect on insect bite prevention. In fact, some things like drinking alcohol may cause more heavily breathing which results in exhaling more carbon dioxide which attracts mosquitos.
WSJ
La Dolce Vita:
I went to New York City about a week ago to visit one of my daughters who is doing an internship at a law firm there. The most impressive thing we did is seeing the 9/11 Memorial and going to the museum there. Plan on spending most of the day if you go. There is a large wall of blue tiles that represent those who died that day. The painter started with one can of paint, painted a tile then added a drop of water and painted another. He did this for all the tiles. While we all come from one, we are all unique.
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Something old, something new…
Swimsuit season is here and Mary Jane wants me to remind everyone that she does waxing. Add that to a new swimsuit and our micropeel special and you’ll be ready for the sun, sun, sun. Also she does relaxing facials and eyelash extensions that don’t require being off any skin care products.
Healthy living,
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