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About Francee Ventura
RN • MED STUDENT • Primum Non Nocere
Is your Mosquito Repellents SAFE?
Did you know that the use of citronella and peppermint scents of mosquito repellents are to block and prevent mosquito to smell us? It is because mosquitoes rely mainly on their sense of smell to locate their prey. They are very attracted to what we exhale, the carbon dioxide, and to the warmth our body. It is also a fact that they are attracted a particular smell of sweat, which some people are prone to insect bites. 🦟 Most of these mosquito repellents have diethyltoluamide, known as DEET, which is a chemical substance that is the most effective used for insect repellent. However, it maybe harmful to our health WHEN IT COMES IN HIGHER CONCENTRATION (especially to our children which we can expect seizures as major adverse effect). It’s concentration is only associated with its duration of protection and not the effectivity. So in choosing a safe mosquito repellent, see to is that the product has a low concentration of DEET or has other alternatives that are very safe yet as effective as DEET such as Picardin. In my case, I use this patches for my baby because it is hypoallergenic and it avoids direct contact to her skin. It also comes in cute cartoon stickers which I love 🥰🥰🥰 Source: https://www.readersdigest.ca/travel/travel-tips/how-do-mosquito-repellents-work/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC167123/ #Mosquitorepellent #SAFETY
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Can Affect your Visual Acuity
Did you know that pregnancy and postpartum can affect your visual acuity (clarity or sharpness of vision)? A study conducted in Iran published in 2014 said that impaired vision is a common complaint during pregnancy and one of the reason behind it is because of many hormones present in our blood during pregnancy. ... I went to EO yesterday with my husband to get our glasses done. I told the optometrist that I just gave birth 5 months ago and asked if it is okay to get a new pair of glasses. She asked me if I am exclusively breastfeeding and I answered no. She said that optometrists usually give spectacle prescription writing after 4 months postpartum. She also told me that during pregnancy, the eyes become dry and itchy since there is a decrease in tear production. Therefore, doctors do not really recommend pregnant women to wear contact lenses unless they have had consultation before using it. My opto friend also advices me that I have to make sure that my Blood pressure and blood sugar are stable for at least 2 weeks to prevent any discrepancies in my glasses’ prescription. Anyway, you may consult your optometrist for more questions and clarifications. Read for more information: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shahla_Chaichian/publication/266731877_Visual_Acuity_Changes_during_Pregnancy_and_Postpartum_A_Cross-Sectional_Study_in_Iran/links/543826020cf204cab1d61273/Visual-Acuity-Changes-during-Pregnancy-and-Postpartum-A-Cross-Sectional-Study-in-Iran.pdf?origin=publication_detail
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