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Battling Bites: Blocking Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Why Some People Are Mosquito Magnets

As the days grow longer and warmer, summer fun beckons. Swimming, sports, and picnics go hand in hand with warmer weather. But so do bug bites. Mosquitoes in particular can ruin a day outside. And their bites aren’t just itchy and irritating. They can also spread disease. The list of illnesses carried by mosquitoes keeps …

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Avoiding Mosquito Bites

Avoiding Mosquito Bites

There is always one person in a group that always get bitten, no matter what, and to be honest that person is me. I say this is because I’m naturally sweet and obviously better than everyone else around me in a joking manner. Due to this I am willing to try just about anything, and …

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Uses For Epsom Salts

Epsom Salts

Epsom salts are not really a salt at all, it’s a mineral compound comprised of sulfate and magnesium that has been used for centuries as remedy for a variety of ailments and uses ranging from beauty, home and garden. Sulfate and magnesium are readily absorbed into the skin. Over 325 enzymes within the body are …

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