Dengue cases are on the rise once more now that the rainy season is here.  I have been hearing a lot of stories lately, both from the news and from personal accounts of friends.  In fact, according to the Department of Health (DOH), its percentage is much higher than that of last year's!

Dengue virus is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, a specific species of mosquito usually Aedes aegypti (but frequently Aedes albopictus) which bites during morning hours. The mosquito transmits disease by biting an infected person and then biting someone else, similar to the spread of chikungunya.

It pays to always be on the safe side by having yourself and your kids protected from bites by dengue-carrying mosquitoes.  Here are some ways to prevent them from breeding:

• Eliminating pockets of stagnant water that serve as mosquito breeding sites at home, workplaces and their vicinity.
• Not storing water in open containers. Covering all water containers with lids.
• Preventing mosquito entry by keeping doors closed and windows screened.
• Wearing protective clothing like long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks and shoes when outdoors.
• Using mosquito nets at home.
• Scrubbing and cleaning margins of containers used for water (to dislodge the eggs of Aedes aegypti).
• Covering overhead tank to prevent access to mosquitoes.
• Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day; therefore, special precautions should be taken during early morning hours before day break and in the late afternoon before dark.

Source: http://mtherald.com/how-to-prevent-dengue/

Apart from taking these standard measures to help prevent the proliferation of dengue-carrying mosquitoes, having products within easy reach and use whenever and wherever you go is another good option.  

These are the two (2) BY NATURE products you can use for prevention:

Moisturizing Insect Repellent and No Bites Bar

Moisturing Insect Repellent
Protect yourself and your kids from pesky insects while keeping your skin moisturized all day. Apply all over exposed skin before going outdoors. Re-apply as needed. May also be used as moisturizer after every bath. Use daily for best results. For external use only.

This is one of the best-sellers among my 100% Natural Products.  A lot of users have given me their feedback about how this product delivers -- either they get lesser bites or none at all compared to when they don't apply!  It has a pleasant smell (not overpowering) while keeping your skin moisturized at the same time.

No Bites Bar
This bar is made with insect-repelling essential oils. Bring it along on out-of-town trips to ward off pesky biting insects. It also has chamomile extract to moisturize the skin and oatmeal for its natural soothing properties. To use, make some lather and apply on exposed skin like lotion.

This handmade soap has a very nice scent as well.  The lather must be used directly on the skin and left to dry.  However, for some, just using it in the shower already helps ward off mosquitoes.  Click HERE to read the actual testimony sent to me.

Stay safe, everyone!

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Lovely Ann C. Ilan

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The moisturizing Insect Repellent works for me, I'm a dengue patient before and one of my friends encourage me to try this product, and it works! I don't any worries about the insect and it also moisturize my skin. =)

Saturday 11 September 2010, 04:29

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thank you for sharing this, lovely! i'm really happy that Moisturizing Insect Repellent keeps you worry-free now! :)

Thursday 23 September 2010, 06:01

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