Strange Quark Today

Summer season makes me happy. I love going swimming, enjoying baseball, and not wearing socks for four months. But if there is one thing about summer which bugs me, it’s … definitely, bugs. Not only are mosquito bites itchy and painful, they’re also dangerous. Going outside, particularly into a wooded area, without any insect repellent isn’t an option. But insect repellents, as you could see, are not eco-friendly or specifically healthy for you. Most are created using DEET, which is noteworthy in keeping off pests but not something you would like swimming around in your bloodstream, which is precisely where it ends up after you spray it on your skin. Thankfully, for individuals who want to protect their health by avoiding both insect bites and chemical-based bug repellents, there are all kinds of do-it-yourself formulas for natural insect repellents.

As with us human beings, pets are as susceptible of suffering a number of diseases and illnesses due to a weakened and jeopardized immune system, some of which are irreparable. Just to name a few, our pets are more prone, and less likely to combat and resist the following problems/sicknesses by a damaged immune system: * Parasites (e.g. mange) * Cancer malignancy & leukaemia (with cats) * Recurrent microbial infections & viruses * Fungal disorders * Slow wound healing * Frequent injuries * Allergies * Respiratory inflammations * Diabetes * Aging cats and dogs * Frequent vet visits for minor ailments