3-Ingredient Natural Tick Repellent

Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood diseases of all time. In fact, the confusion around Lyme disease is so great that it’s shocking. Today I’m going to uncover the answers to healing from Lyme disease and give you a quick 3-ingredient natural tick repellent.

When it comes to Lyme, you can find information on all sides. Do this not that and then the exact opposite information from another practitioner. While I have my own thoughts on what I’ve studied I did want to take time to interview a Lyme’s expert to dig into his.

On today’s podcast, we dive into what Lyme disease is, how you can get infected and most importantly how to heal from this chronic and debilitating disease. In the post below I share a quick 3-ingredient natural tick repellent that takes the place of harmful DEET.

Today on the show, I interview Dr. Darin Ingels author of the new book, The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight The Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease. 

It’s tick season and even if it’s not, there are an estimated 823 new cases of Lyme Disease reported every day. This is no longer a subject to take lightly and I hope this interview answers some of your questions whether you have Lyme disease or are working to prevent it.

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Lyme disease is really a rollercoaster in all the wrong ways. From good days to awful days to un-diagnosable symptoms, endless treatment, and even pain. I’m all too familiar with Lyme, although fortunate enough not to have severe and chronic Lyme disease. However, it has definitely been part of my prolonged healing journey.

I’ve taken great interest in learning about Lyme disease if there is a solution and how we can heal. Because as these rates continue, nearly 80% of people when tested are probably infected with the bacteria.

But some question if the danger and harm of Lyme’s actually come from triggering viruses which wreak havoc inside the body. That’s it’s not necessarily the bacteria itself but what it unleashes inside the body.

So my questions is, what would change if we work to fight viruses in general in a major way? Maybe health and healing would come with more ease?

Either way, virus prevention is a great healing step for all of us.

We’re going to talk more about healing from viruses and the powerful vitamin that could change everything in the coming months. For now, make sure you check out the podcast and grab a copy of Dr. Ingels book, The Lyme Solution.

natural tick repellent

Obviously, the best line of defense against Lyme disease is repelling ticks. Which can be easier said than done. Of course, there is the traditional tick repellent called DEET. But scientists have found that DEET causes neurons to die in regions of the brain that control muscle movement, learning, memory and concentration {1}. With the greatest and most severe impact happening in children.

So when you rule out DEET that rules out a lot, other than of course hats and long clothing. However, they have found a natural alternative and there is even science to back it up {2}.

They have found that geranium oil is an effective natural alternative to DEET and is completely safe. In addition, they have found three other oils to be of value as well. These include; catnip {which I’ve heard smells horrible}, citronella, and lemon eucalyptus.

For this recipe, we’ll be using geranium oil but you could use a combination and/or mix it up. Just to note, this is also safe for children and pregnant and nursing moms. However, if you have little ones under the age of 2 or are pregnant I would suggest spraying on your clothing rather than directly on your skin.

Better safe than sorry.

The recipe is below.

Don’t forget to tune into the podcast. Even if you have never been diagnosed with Lyme disease, it is becoming common enough that it is always good to be proactive rather than reactive. I think it will be beneficial to all.

Again, don’t forget to grab The Lyme Solution and go more in detail into healing and treating Lyme Disease. You can pick up your copy here.

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