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.
Apply a thin layer of the pepper mixture along the stem of the plant at the base, and along garden borders or fences near the area to deter squirrels from even entering the garden. The petroleum jelly helps the dusted cayenne powder stay on the plants and surrounding areas rather than being washed away. 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.