DHEA is oftentimes referred to as the mother of all hormones because it fuels the hormone pathway - a term that refers to the body's delicate interplay of hormones. Women rely on adequate levels of DHEA to balance other key hormones throughout the body, such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. DHEA in women is produced by the adrenal glands. As women age, DHEA levels - like most hormones - begin to decline. However age isn't the only culprit.
Cayenne pepper may be sprinkled near mice entries, and ammonia placed in plastic bottle caps can be placed in cupboards where mice are known to visit. The odor of a housecat has also been known to repel mice. Many commercial mice repellents exist.
Sprinkle crushed cayenne pepper flakes around the plants that squirrels enjoy. Sow some of the pepper flakes into the soil with a garden trowel or your gloved hand, creating a barrier around the plants, bulbs and areas where squirrels dig. This solution is useful if dusting alone doesn't keep squirrels away, and will also repel many types of undesirable insects. 2  Discount stores are a good place to buy bulk cayenne pepper flakes and powdered cayenne pepper seasoning.