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Chigger Bites

Chiggers are microscopic insects which lead some people to believe that they enter the skin – they do not. Insect repellants containing DEET and tick repellant containing permythrine are effective ways to ward off Chiggers before they bite.  Keeping lawns mowed and removing weeds will also keep the chigger populations down. Taking a bath of [...]

Allergic to Strawberries ?

In the movie Hitch, Will Smith is eating something that causes an allergic reaction. When this happens, Will Smith’s face and ear begins to itch and swell. This is a very common thing when dealing with allergies, such as from a food.   Strawberries are supposed to be good for the body, and this is [...]

First Aid Audio Files – download them and possibly save a life

I have found an excellent free resource that could literally be a life saver.  This fantastic idea consists of 7 small mp3 files which you can down load to your ipod or mp3 player, which are like  mini first aid course.  The files are the idea of Para-medic Steve Rutland from Brighton in the U.K., [...]

Eczema – an allergic reaction?

When people have eczema they will more than likely have the bumps that can either be dry, which will make them want to continually scratch, or the bumps can be wet and can easily pop. Those who have this condition feel ashamed and embarrassed with the rash that occurs. What people may not realize is [...]