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Natural Remedies for Head Lice
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Posted On :
Mar-04-2010
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Head Lice is a common condition and something that is normally treated with very pungent chemicals. In this article we will not only consider what head lice are but also preventative methods and natural treatments that could help you get rid of them.
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Head Lice is a common condition and something that is normally treated with very pungent chemicals. In this article we will not only consider what head lice are but also preventative methods and natural treatments that could help you get rid of them.
What are Head Lice?
Head lice are basically little bugs that live in the hair of a human. They are most commonly seen amongst school children and they easily spread from head to head. So when they start they usually go around a class very quickly and can be difficult to get rid of. A common misconception is that head lice thrive in dirty hair however this is not the case and often prefer cleaner hair. Usually the eggs can be seen in the head as they lay them near the shaft of the hair. The result is that a person with head lice will find their head is very itchy and uncomfortable. It is important to get rid of them as soon as possible to prevent transference to others and also to reduce irritation.
How to Prevent Head Lice
It can be very difficult to prevent head lice and so it is important to check your children’s hair on a regular basis. You will need to pay extra attention to the hairline and the areas around the neck. This means that if you do find lice you can treat them as quickly as possible. If you know that other children at school have head lice then you should check more often so that you catch them early. In order to reduce the chances of catching lice you should comb the hair twice a week paying attention to the shaft of the hair. In addition to get the maximum benefit you should dip the comb in warm water that contains a few drops of tea tree oil.
Treating Head Lice Naturally
You should firstly try and prevent the spread of head lice throughout the family and you can do this by getting the affected person to use separate towels. In addition make sure you wash bed clothes and hair brushes on a regular basis.
The best way to treat head lice is not to use horrible chemicals but to actually comb the hair on a regular basis with a fine toothed nit comb. It is worth doing it once or twice a day and going through the hair methodically section by section. This will allow the newly hatched nits and some of the eggs to be removed. If you continue this process for a couple of weeks then you should find that the head lice are completely removed.
If you are looking to kill the lice then you can use some essential oils to help. A good remedy is to and two drops each of lavender, geranium and eucalyptus oils to unscented body lotion. You can then massage this into the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Then comb your hair and rinse thoroughly. Once you have rinsed your hair you should then apply a mixture of vinegar and two drops of eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and geranium oils. Then rinse the hair and leave to dry.
In addition Nigella seeds are thought to be an excellent cure for head lice. You can grind up the seeds and add to cider vinegar, filter the mixture and apply it to the hair.
Conclusion
If you do suffer an outbreak of head lice then there are things you can do without using the chemicals that are commonly recommended. If you find the scalp has become inflamed or the treatments are not working then you could consider visiting a homeopath for addition help at riding yourself of head lice.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Natural Remedies for Head Lice_12436.aspx
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Author Resource :
This article has been supplied by alternative therapies directory. You can also find more information on our Head Lice page.
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Keywords :
alternative therapies, head lice,
Category :
Health and Fitness
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Alternative Medicine
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