Minutus

Do any of you have any good way to repel mosquitoes, like perhaps a homeopathic remedy that would cause a person to not attract mosquitoes in the first place. Or a remedy that would cause a person to not react so badly. My son has developed a large swelling almost as large as a kneecap on his arm from mosquitoes. He says that it does not itch, that it is just there. He thinks that it is funny. I am ready to not allow him to stay out at sundown.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Roger Bird

Staphysagria is rumoured to do this but I wouldn’t use it for something like that. I stick to citronella, lavender and neem oil mixed and put on !!
Rochelle
From: minutus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:minutus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger B
Sent: 26 August 2013 13:53
To: homeopathy-and-sn@yahoogroups.com; Kefir Grains OffTopicChat; Homeopathy minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Do any of you have any good way to repel mosquitoes, like perhaps a homeopathic remedy that would cause a person to not attract mosquitoes in the first place. Or a remedy that would cause a person to not react so badly. My son has developed a large swelling almost as large as a kneecap on his arm from mosquitoes. He says that it does not itch, that it is just there. He thinks that it is funny. I am ready to not allow him to stay out at sundown.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Roger Bird

Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

Ellen
this article came in today/yesterday from mercola.com. I think you will enjoy reading it,
especially the end of the article. it is relevant to your post:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/artic ... 20130826Z1
I have used Apple cidar vinegar on my body to ward off most insects, especially mosquitos. also, apply it to bites when
I get them. works like a charm.
today I was weeding in the garden in a very overgrown corner, vigorously pulling out huge jewelweed plants and other
vines. suddenly I felt a sting on my foot and thought there was an ant hill that got stepped on. but nothing so easy. it
was a ground nest of yellow jackets. jeez do they have attitude! I jumped back and shoed them off me and walked away.
those buggers followed me around the garden flying around my head and threatening me. it was really getting to me. i
had already taken about 4 bites from stepping on or disturbing the nest and didn’t want any more but still wanted to
get the transplants in before the rain came down. I finally apologized to them and said I had no intention of harming them
but needed to be able to work in MY garden. suddenly they left me alone. my attitude was accepting of their presence
but setting a boundary that I was off limits to them. your comments resonate with this experience.
t
From: Ellen Madono
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes

Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

you want to come over and have a talk with my bees next time i have to go in the hives. they are ok in the beginning but if i overstay my allotted time they get feisty, but they are always changing the time frame and never let me know ahead of time . and sometimes being out in the garden at the "wrong" time i will get a sharp reminder it's their yard and i am only allowed access at certain time. what is funny is i can trim branches, move fences pull weeds, etc just feet from the hive at times but other times i am 20ft away and i get it.
i will give your method a try but i would never dare attempt it with yellow jackets, you got you some kahunnahs lady
vicki
Join the Campaign to Label GMO's in Florida
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From: tamarque
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 9:32 PM
Subject: [Minutus] Re: mosquitoes

Ellen
this article came in today/yesterday from mercola.com. I think you will enjoy reading it,
especially the end of the article. it is relevant to your post:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/artic ... 20130826Z1
I have used Apple cidar vinegar on my body to ward off most insects, especially mosquitos. also, apply it to bites when
I get them. works like a charm.
today I was weeding in the garden in a very overgrown corner, vigorously pulling out huge jewelweed plants and other
vines. suddenly I felt a sting on my foot and thought there was an ant hill that got stepped on. but nothing so easy. it
was a ground nest of yellow jackets. jeez do they have attitude! I jumped back and shoed them off me and walked away.
those buggers followed me around the garden flying around my head and threatening me. it was really getting to me. i
had already taken about 4 bites from stepping on or disturbing the nest and didn’t want any more but still wanted to
get the transplants in before the rain came down. I finally apologized to them and said I had no intention of harming them
but needed to be able to work in MY garden. suddenly they left me alone. my attitude was accepting of their presence
but setting a boundary that I was off limits to them. your comments resonate with this experience.
t
From: Ellen Madono
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

it is at times like these that I wish my animal communication skills were better; ie, that
I could actually hear them and know in a material way what they think/feel.
I read about a communication with the bees about their dying from all the toxic chemicals
that was fascinating. I won’t go into it here, but only want to note that there are levels
of understanding and learning that we can achieve.
t
From: Label GMO Florida
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 10:00 PM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] Re: mosquitoes

you want to come over and have a talk with my bees next time i have to go in the hives. they are ok in the beginning but if i overstay my allotted time they get feisty, but they are always changing the time frame and never let me know ahead of time . and sometimes being out in the garden at the "wrong" time i will get a sharp reminder it's their yard and i am only allowed access at certain time. what is funny is i can trim branches, move fences pull weeds, etc just feet from the hive at times but other times i am 20ft away and i get it.
i will give your method a try but i would never dare attempt it with yellow jackets, you got you some kahunnahs lady
vicki
Join the Campaign to Label GMO's in Florida
We have the Right to Know what is in our Food!
http://www.labelgmoflorida.com/
Like us @ Label GMO Florida
on Fac ebook and Twitter
From: tamarque
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 9:32 PM
Subject: [Minutus] Re: mosquitoes

Ellen
this article came in today/yesterday from mercola.com. I think you will enjoy reading it,
especially the end of the article. it is relevant to your post:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/artic ... 20130826Z1
I have used Apple cidar vinegar on my body to ward off most insects, especially mosquitos. also, apply it to bites when
I get them. works like a charm.
today I was weeding in the garden in a very overgrown corner, vigorously pulling out huge jewelweed plants and other
vines. suddenly I felt a sting on my foot and thought there was an ant hill that got stepped on. but nothing so easy. it
was a ground nest of yellow jackets. jeez do they have attitude! I jumped back and shoed them off me and walked away.
those buggers followed me around the garden flying around my head and threatening me. it was really getting to me. i
had already taken about 4 bites from stepping on or disturbing the nest and didn’t want any more but still wanted to
get the transplants in before the rain came down. I finally apologized to them and said I had no intention of harming them
but needed to be able to work in MY garden. suddenly they left me alone. my attitude was accepting of their presence
but setting a boundary that I was off limits to them. your comments resonate with this experience.
t
From: Ellen Madono
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,
Ellen

I am recalling Dale's past-described experiences using herbal tincture Spilanthes as a malaria preventative that also repels mosquitos. Last year I used it for quite a few months for an unrelated issue (chronic infection), and went the entire year with essentially no mosquito bites *at all* -- through a humid Midwestern summer in the country.

I am a fan!

I am not sure what dosage would be necessary, since I was judging by other factors. But at 30 drops (in a bit of water) 3 times a day, no skeeters came near me. It tastes weird (and kind of numbs the tongue slightly), and the idea of an internal bug repellant worried me, so I read up on it a LOT before experimenting for the infection. I read nothing to suggest any risk whatever (at doses up to 40 drops five times per day), but found *so* many uses for it: anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial (pathogenic only), anti-yeast, adrenal support, and more.

And oh yeah, the mosquitos completely lost any interest in me.

Shannon

Are Yellow jackets your name for what we call wasps? Boy do those sting. 2 years ago I had a next in the eaves of the house and they kept coming in the house. I tolerated them knowing that in November when it gets cold they die and don’t return to the same next – that was until I picked up a pan scrub and got stung on the tip of a finger!!! The pest killer man was there the next and killed the nest!!!
Ellen I so agree with you when you say I refuse to buy any cleaning products that have anti-bacterial agents in and it is getting more and more difficult to find them. They even put anti-bacterial agents into dusters and dishcloths.
Rochelle
From: minutus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:minutus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tamarque
Sent: 27 August 2013 02:33
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Minutus] Re: mosquitoes
Ellen
this article came in today/yesterday from mercola.com. I think you will enjoy reading it,

especially the end of the article. it is relevant to your post:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/artic ... 20130826Z1
I have used Apple cidar vinegar on my body to ward off most insects, especially mosquitos. also, apply it to bites when

I get them. works like a charm.
today I was weeding in the garden in a very overgrown corner, vigorously pulling out huge jewelweed plants and other

vines. suddenly I felt a sting on my foot and thought there was an ant hill that got stepped on. but nothing so easy. it

was a ground nest of yellow jackets. jeez do they have attitude! I jumped back and shoed them off me and walked away.

those buggers followed me around the garden flying around my head and threatening me. it was really getting to me. i

had already taken about 4 bites from stepping on or disturbing the nest and didn’t want any more but still wanted to

get the transplants in before the rain came down. I finally apologized to them and said I had no intention of harming them

but needed to be able to work in MY garden. suddenly they left me alone. my attitude was accepting of their presence

but setting a boundary that I was off limits to them. your comments resonate with this experience.
t
From: Ellen Madono

Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM

To: minutus@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Hi Roger,
How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.
I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.
The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.
Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.
Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.
Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."
My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!
I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.
For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.
Best,

Ellen
Staphysagria is rumoured to do this but I wouldn’t use it for something like that. I stick to citronella, lavender and neem oil mixed and put on !!
Rochelle
From: minutus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:minutus@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Roger B
Sent: 26 August 2013 13:53
To: homeopathy-and-sn@yahoogroups.com ; Kefir Grains OffTopicChat; Homeopathy minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Do any of you have any good way to repel mosquitoes, like perhaps a homeopathic remedy that would cause a person to not attract mosquitoes in the first place. Or a remedy that would cause a person to not react so badly. My son has developed a large swelling almost as large as a kneecap on his arm from mosquitoes. He says that it does not itch, that it is just there. He thinks that it is funny. I am ready to not allow him to stay out at sundown.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Roger Bird

1. Yellow jackets are a very aggressive type of bee. They have yellow/black stripping.
Wasps are dark, blackish in color and have a narrower shaping than the yellow jackets
which are more roundish. You can probably find pics of both these insects online.
2. We have a number of products without chemical abs in them. They are usually classed
as ‘green’ products. For general cleaning I tend to use a product that contains enzymes,
borax, peppermint and a bit of detergent. The detergent will break down the shell of
unwanted organisms like fleas or scale. The enzymes will eat up anything organic so it
is useful in the garden as in the house. I also use things like vinegar or Dr. Bronner’s
products which are pretty clean of chemicals.
There are formulas for making many organic type cleaners online. All of them use
typical household items and are so much safer than any of the bottled, toxic smelling
stuff sold in the supermarkets.
t
From: Rochelle
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:15 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: FW: [Minutus] Re: mosquitoes

Are Yellow jackets your name for what we call wasps? Boy do those sting. 2 years ago I had a next in the eaves of the house and they kept coming in the house. I tolerated them knowing that in November when it gets cold they die and don’t return to the same next – that was until I picked up a pan scrub and got stung on the tip of a finger!!! The pest killer man was there the next and killed the nest!!!

Ellen I so agree with you when you say I refuse to buy any cleaning products that have anti-bacterial agents in and it is getting more and more difficult to find them. They even put anti-bacterial agents into dusters and dishcloths.

Rochelle

From: minutus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:minutus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tamarque
Sent: 27 August 2013 02:33
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Minutus] Re: mosquitoes
Ellen

this article came in today/yesterday from mercola.com. I think you will enjoy reading it,

especially the end of the article. it is relevant to your post:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/artic ... 20130826Z1

I have used Apple cidar vinegar on my body to ward off most insects, especially mosquitos. also, apply it to bites when

I get them. works like a charm.

today I was weeding in the garden in a very overgrown corner, vigorously pulling out huge jewelweed plants and other

vines. suddenly I felt a sting on my foot and thought there was an ant hill that got stepped on. but nothing so easy. it

was a ground nest of yellow jackets. jeez do they have attitude! I jumped back and shoed them off me and walked away.

those buggers followed me around the garden flying around my head and threatening me. it was really getting to me. i

had already taken about 4 bites from stepping on or disturbing the nest and didn’t want any more but still wanted to

get the transplants in before the rain came down. I finally apologized to them and said I had no intention of harming them

but needed to be able to work in MY garden. suddenly they left me alone. my attitude was accepting of their presence

but setting a boundary that I was off limits to them. your comments resonate with this experience.

t

From: Ellen Madono

Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM

To: minutus@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: FW: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Hi Roger,

How do you deal with Mosquitos, Sweat and Dirt? Related issues but here, I will focus on mosquitos.

I put any plastic tape on mosquito bites ASAP. They do not swell or itch. Tape seems to shut out the air. Nail polish works too, but yuck. Last year, I carried tape with me everywhere. Tells you how nervous I was about mosquitoes. We live in a jungle like climate and those critters are everywhere during the summer.

The homeopathic remedy Staphasagria is supposed to reduce one's sensitivity to bites. Personally I use homeopathy for serious issue and not for little discomforts. But it worked for my sister-in-law. Staphasagria 30c once a day should do it it you are bothered all the time to the point of neurosis.

Strong meditation also does not attract mosquitoes. Put a lot of energy into your lower abdomen. It is amazing how powerful we are when in direct connection with the universe. I just learned this. I prefer this big focus.

Lemon balm essential oil in a spray bottle. A few drops with a little strong liquor and the rest water. Add another more appealing oil like lavender should be added to taste. Spray on skin when going outside.

Meditation works better than essential oils. My husband is constantly slapping himself, but I seem to not be bit since I learned the meditation trick above. I used to be the most attractive person in our family. Instead I have itchy hard bumps from detoxing. ha ha. I tell myself, "Just calm down. You are not going to win this game."

My Japanese neighbor weeds in the early morning with nothing on her arms. I met her outside on my return from a walk. Her arms were covered by rows of mosquito bites, but she lives with no screens on her windows and they are wide open all the time. She is not bothered. She says she will take a shower and they will not itch. She laughs, "hechara" implying "who cares." She recovered from cancer 5 years ago. During the misery of the first year, she learned that if she lived at the same rhythm as the plant and animals around her (slow), she would survive at the same pace. Such a wise friend!!

I am recently understanding that my aversion of sweat, dirt and bugs is more nervous than reality. Immunity is gained through exposure. Studies of change in disease patterns after the opening of Eastern Europe show that hypersensitivity is related to hyper cleanliness. Incidence of hypersensitivity diseases increases as Eastern Europeans increased their levels of household hygiene. Of course historically, the decrease in disease is directly related to public hygiene (sewage systems and running water). So there is a level of good sense necessary in choosing to live with nature.

For me personally, avoiding bugs, dirt and perspiration are all reasons to avoid all exercise. To avoid going outside and to sit in front of a computer. Don't keep your children inside in because of your own nervousness.

Best,

Ellen
Staphysagria is rumoured to do this but I wouldn’t use it for something like that. I stick to citronella, lavender and neem oil mixed and put on !!

Rochelle

From: minutus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:minutus@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Roger B
Sent: 26 August 2013 13:53
To: homeopathy-and-sn@yahoogroups.com ; Kefir Grains OffTopicChat; Homeopathy minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Minutus] mosquitoes
Do any of you have any good way to repel mosquitoes, like perhaps a homeopathic remedy that would cause a person to not attract mosquitoes in the first place. Or a remedy that would cause a person to not react so badly. My son has developed a large swelling almost as large as a kneecap on his arm from mosquitoes. He says that it does not itch, that it is just there. He thinks that it is funny. I am ready to not allow him to stay out at sundown.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Roger Bird

Spilanthes grows easily as an herb in the garden. I grew some couple of years ago.
Shannon-where did you get yours? Did you make your own tincture?
From: Shannon Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:42 AM
To: minutus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Minutus] mosquitoes

I am recalling Dale's past-described experiences using herbal tincture Spilanthes as a malaria preventative that also repels mosquitos. Last year I used it for quite a few months for an unrelated issue (chronic infection), and went the entire year with essentially no mosquito bites *at all* -- through a humid Midwestern summer in the country.
I am a fan!
I am not sure what dosage would be necessary, since I was judging by other factors. But at 30 drops (in a bit of water) 3 times a day, no skeeters came near me. It tastes weird (and kind of numbs the tongue slightly), and the idea of an internal bug repellant worried me, so I read up on it a LOT before experimenting for the infection. I read nothing to suggest any risk whatever (at doses up to 40 drops five times per day), but found *so* many uses for it: anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial (pathogenic only), anti-yeast, adrenal support, and more.
And oh yeah, the mosquitos completely lost any interest in me.
Shannon