Insects & Parasites | Integrative Medicine | Andrew Weil, M.D. https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/ Official Website of Andrew Weil, M.D. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:57:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 A Patch To Repel Mosquitoes? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/a-patch-to-repel-mosquitoes/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:01:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/a-patch-to-repel-mosquitoes/ For most of us mosquito bites are just an itchy nuisance, but elsewhere in the world, they can be lethal. Can a patch help?

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]]> Allergic to Ladybugs? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/allergic-to-ladybugs/ Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/allergic-to-ladybugs/ The post Allergic to Ladybugs? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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]]> Another Tick Threat? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/another-tick-threat/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/sleep-issues/another-tick-threat/ Although considered rare, the number of reported cases of people sick from Powassan virus has increased in recent years.

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]]> Are Mite Bites Dangerous? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/are-mite-bites-dangerous/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/are-mite-bites-dangerous/ Do mites transmit disease to humans? I have been bitten many times over the past 5 months and I'm getting concerned. Can you tell me what I can do to prevent the bites?

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]]> Bed Bugs Biting? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/bed-bugs-biting/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/bed-bugs-biting/ The post Bed Bugs Biting? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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]]> Best Way To Defeat Lyme Disease? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/best-way-to-defeat-lyme-disease/ Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/best-way-to-defeat-lyme-disease/ The post Best Way To Defeat Lyme Disease? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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]]> Bugged By Bugs? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/bugged-by-bugs/ Thu, 13 Jul 2006 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/bugged-by-bugs/ I am going camping soon in a variety of damp, wooded areas. Do you have any suggestions for warding off critters?

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]]> Can Garlic Repel Mosquitoes? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/can-garlic-repel-mosquitoes/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:01:02 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/?post_type=qa&p=127772 The notion that eating garlic can protect against mosquito bites has been around for quite a while, but is it true. Find out Dr. Weil's take here.

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]]> Can My Puppy Make Me Sick? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/can-my-puppy-make-me-sick/ Mon, 04 Oct 2004 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/can-my-puppy-make-me-sick/ My new puppy has giardia. Is it contagious to humans, and if so, how do I protect myself from infection while he is being treated?

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]]> Can’t Escape Chiggers? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/insects-parasites/cant-escape-chiggers/ Tue, 06 Jan 2004 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/insects-parasites/cant-escape-chiggers/ A friend has been battling chiggers and really needs help. Do you have any advice on how to get the upper hand and get rid of them?

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