How to Prevent Mosquito Bites - The Smart Way

Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance--their bites can cause serious complications including the transmission of diseases. While there are many ways to deter mosquitoes from biting you, some are more toxic than others.

Most commercial insect repellants contain a chemical known as DEET and should be used with caution, if at all. Many studies have found DEET to have harmful effects. One study found that DEET causes diffuse brain cell death and behavioral changes in rats, and researchers suggest that humans may experience memory loss, headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, tremors and shortness of breath with heavy exposure to DEET and other insecticides. 

The following suggestions give you easy ways to repel these pests:

• Don't eat bananas during mosquito season-mosquitoes love bananas! There is something about how your body processes the banana oil that attracts these female sugar-loving insects. 

• Supplement with one vitamin B-1 tablet a day during the summer season. Because thiamin (B1) is eliminated through the skin somewhat, doses of more than 50 to 100 mg per day help repel insects such as flies and mosquitoes from those with “sweet blood”. (There is no known toxicity in humans from thiamin taken orally).

• One of the best natural insect repellents is Vick's Vaporub.

• Another great natural insect repellants is clear liquid vanilla.

source: www.mercola.com