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This is our first full summer in our “new” home, which is bordered on two sides by woods. Keeping some of the areas mowed, thinned out and planted with wildflowers has been great exercise, very rewarding and a constant battle with chiggers! For over forty-something years, I have been a city gal, so I was not well prepared for the fight with these little creatures. The chiggers won the first 5-week bout. But, now, I am educated and prepared for them.

What can we do to prevent insect bites this summer without having to spray dangerous insect repellants on our skin? Dr. Melody Hart, ND, of Chicago Healers, offers this terrific, all-natural advice for holistic insect protection.

For prevention of insect bites, especially during peak season, take vitamin B-1, also known as thiamine - 100mg for children and 500mg for adults. Or, try rubbing fresh elder leaves or elder-chamomile tea on skin before exposure to bugs. For a more essential oil, use eucalyptus for flying insects, or lemon grass for a broad range of insects. Try these easy tips and enjoy a comfortable, bug-bite-free summer!

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Dr. Hart is on staff with Chicago Healers and is Board Certified with the American Naturopathic Medical Association (ANMA), American Academy of Quantum Medicine (AAQM), American Academy of Neural Therapy (AANT), American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC) and National Naturopathic Council (NNC). Look for her two upcoming books 7 Habits of Healthy Lifestyle and Natural Laws of Wellness.

On June 24, 2007, Michelle Garcia of the Austism’s Shining Stars Foundation begins her “Journey for Autism”. She is skating across the United States, visiting 27 states, 100 cities in 100 days. Her journey will end in Times Square, NYC.

The foundation is based out of Oceanside, California, and is committed to providing funds and programs which improve the quality of life for people with autism and their families.

To learn more about the foundation and the Journey for Autism, visit the Austim’s Shining Stars Foundation website.

Plus, check out her itenerary, you just might get to see her as she skates through your area!

Also, take a moment to read Kathy Labosh’s suggestions for interacting with autistic children. As a mother of two autistic children and author of numerous books, Kathy offers some terrific advice.

Get more Information on Natural Remedes for Autism and other PDDs.