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Heard a Dr talking about holidays on local radio. She was suggesting riboflavin (B2) to prevent bites. I always thought was B1 (Thiamine).
Also suggest magnesium peroxide (sic) for stomach upsets. (Did she mean Mag Hydrox)
Pre holiday, suggested probiotics with at least 2 billion bugs.
Sources were healthfood shops, supermarkets and chemists in that order.
Good to know who are the real experts on medicines.
johnep
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Was she a real doctor??? We were told to try brewers yeast before we went to Mexico and Cuba....the little b******* still feasted on us even after the brewers yeast, 50% deet, citronella candles, clothing, booze, bounce sheets in the dryer, fly spray, flip flops and plug in mossie repellants....Originally Posted by johnep
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Introduced as a local Dr from Luton area. (Dr Enid). I am rarely bitten but my wife is a tasty morsel for insects. Must be pheromones.
johnep
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Anyone tried the bite zapper.
Peizo electric thing held over bite?
I'm planning a trial on my next foreign trip.
Where am I?; In the Pharmacy.
Who are you?; The new Number 2.
Who is number 1?; You are number 6.
What do you want?;..................
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It is B1... But there's no actual evidence to suggest it works.
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Do you mean something like this little thing? Boots Bite and Sting relief Click it - Boots
We used it a few years back on our last family holiday, and it does seem to take the sting and itch away - though I'm a big softie and was afraid of the zapp, whereas my brother (the big brave boy scout) was zapping himself all the time because it was "fun"!! Definately a handy size for travelling.
I'm not sure which B vitamin it's supposed to be but my old Guide leader swore by a spoonful of Marmite every day on camp -yeuch!! I'd rather be bitten!
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