Author: Tori Rodriguez

Tori Rodriguez

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of two books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multi-specialty telemedicine program.

As the summer heat peaks, mosquitoes and other insects come out in full force, prompting many people to reach for commercial bug sprays. With a variety of options available, unclear benefits, and reports of health risks related to an ingredient called DEET, it can be tough to choose a product — but that don’t let that keep you from protecting yourself. And to make matters worse, there is an increased concern over the Zika virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. Although Zika outbreaks have been largely seen outside the United States, there is serious concern about the virus spreading here…

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