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Posted 4/12/2017 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know how long the tick was embedded before she tried this. I don't think it's a marketing thing. She's using DoTerra's peppermint oil, but there's not a push to sell it, really. There's a link in the description leading to an Amazon search of peppermint oils in general.

Pretty cool to see, I think. Hoping we never have to deal with any more ticks, though, of course.

https://www.facebook.com/wiocha.us/videos/148059205725253/
Posted 4/12/2017 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
I have a story regarding EO's that I have told before. Sorry for those that have read it before.

Hubby and I went on a vacation. We ran into horrible weather and had to stop and stay at an unfamiliar or researched hotel.

I had a horrible sinus head cold. I had taken my Eucalyptus essential oil in my suitcase. Just before bed (we are sleeping in a King sized bed together) I put the oil behind my ears and on my ankles.

The next morning we woke up and hubby was covered in flea bites. I had not a one.

Someone had rented the room before us and had a dog in the room (unknown to the manager).

Now we take that EO on every vacation and put it on no matter what hotel we stay in.

Another hint for vacationing spouses. Never order the same food at a restaurant. Hubby got food poisoning once and really needed me to go and get things that would help him. We were so glad I had not eaten the same item on the menu. Oh and this was a 4 star restaurant, not a food truck or something.
Posted 4/12/2017 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
For my hubby and I the EO's wouldn't be a good test...because I will get flea bites, but he won't.

When we had outside cats...and they'd pick up a flea or two...I'd be the one bitten.

This happens with mosquitoes too. I get the bites...he doesn't.
Posted 4/12/2017 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
Well, from what I've read, I wouldn't use anything topically for 'encouraging' ticks to pull out. From what I've read, that also encourages them to "spill" what's in their mouth parts - including bacteria.

Best to use a tick twister or something and just get them out quickly.
Posted 4/12/2017 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
I've wondered about using oils as repellents. It'd be cool, because they're a lot more healthy than the chemical-laden stuff, but I don't have as much faith in them. The reviews on a lot of natural bug repellent products conclude that they're hit or miss.

I was curious more about using them as a removal method. I was thinking, wow, that seems pretty safe, easy, but you clued me in on another possibility, Traveler. That's crazy to think about.

A tick twister, does that pretty much rip them right out? Is the possibility of the head getting torn off, left in the skin, very likely?

Again, hoping never comes to this, but I'd like to know the best method, I guess. I'm very paranoid when it comes to being outside, sad as that sounds, at least near areas where I feel like ticks are gonna be. I don't ever want to deal with finding one on me.
Posted 4/12/2017 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
I heard vasoline makes them feel suffocated and they back out? I don't know if that would cause them to spill though.
Posted 4/12/2017 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
That's what I assumed the essential oils were doing, maybe imparting a bad taste, too. Hmhmhm.
Posted 4/12/2017 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
We have used oregano oil (any hot oil works) to get them out in a pinch. It does work. We always use a twister if we have one with us ... we used the EO cause we didn't have a twister. Oregano oil is also very antibacterial, so it's a good choice if you're gonna try it... we keep twisters and EO with us at home, work and car now, just to have it available.

Trav makes a great point as always smile
Posted 4/12/2017 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
the more authoritative readings I have done recently unanimously say tweezers as close to the skin as possible, then pulling steadily straight out until the tick lets go. Twisting is more likely to cause regurgitation and/or the mouth parts to come off, smothering triggers regurgitation also. Or so the experts say
Posted 4/12/2017 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
I trust you guys.
Posted 4/12/2017 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
A lot of times the reason we don't immediately feel a tick is because there is, on penetration, chemicals present in the tick's saliva that numb your skin and inactivate the first response portions of your immune function.

This is why we have to do tick checks and we can't rely on just feeling them on our skin.

This numbing tick saliva also can have the bacteria in it.
Posted 4/12/2017 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
I remember reading that, now that you mention it. Scary!

I'm hoping to go to Colorado this summer, because my sister moved there, and she aims to take me hiking. I'm hoping we can steer clear of areas with heavy brush. I don't want to let paranoia ruin the trip, but it'll definitely be there. I'd rather be a neurotic and be on constant guard for ticks, rather than relatively, and have to deal with them on me. It should still be fun, all the same.

I don't even want to talk about it any more, though. I'm not the superstitious type, but I can feel them thirsting for me.

EEK! D:
Posted 4/13/2017 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Antonio, be sure to buy some permethrin and get a set of hiking clothes treated!!! And, treat your shoes too. This will keep a ton of ticks off of you. I use it whenever I know I will be going into areas on my property that are more likely to result in picking up ticks.

You are still treating chronic Lyme, right? If not, and you have healed that infection, or if you really just wish to try it, think of astragalus. Buhner states that some with chronic Lyme have found it helps them - just be sure to start off on a really super low dose.

But, the bottom line is that we should NEVER try to apply anything to get them to "back out" as it encourages them to spill the contents of their dirty little mouths first!! The best way is to use tweezers, as Grdner said. I have 'designated' tweezers for tick pulling! LOL! But, then I become vindictive and burn the little buggers!!! devil devil devil tongue
Posted 4/13/2017 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely still treating. Have much further to go.

I'll definitely prepare myself for the tickies, as much as possible.

But, if I do find one on me, pull them out is best method. Imma have to Google videos of proper techniques to see.

Thanks, guys!
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