Lice are another common infestation among young children, particularly those of school age, and are usually caused by the child's contact with other children. The most noticeable symptom is a persistent scratching of the scalp. Upon close inspection, parents may find tiny, grey colored insects crawling among the hairs; these are the adults. The lice eggs (nits) are white and adhere to the hair shafts close to the scalp. The nits have an incubation period of 7-14 days, so patience and strict adherence to recommended treatments is the key.<input src="http://www.thinkhealing.com/blog/UserFiles/image/dreamstime_892807.jpg" type="image" />

<span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong><span style="font-size: larger;">How to Take Care of Lice and How to Get Rid of It?</span></strong></span>

If the child attends school or day-care, a set of treatment guidelines will be required to eliminate all lice and eggs from the child before he or she can return to school. This usually involves washing the child's head with a special shampoo for head lice (either over-the-counter or prescription) and combing out all the nits with a fine-toothed comb.
In addition, all clothing, towels and bed linens used by the infected child must be washed in hot water. Non-washable items, such as pillows, may be dry-cleaned, set aside in a plastic bag for 5-7 days, or placed in a freezer for 2-3 days. All carpets, upholstery (including car upholstery), and mattresses must be vacuumed and the vacuum bag discarded outside. Any hair-care items or accessories, such as combs, brushes, or barrettes, need to be washed and soaked in medicated shampoo or in very hot water. As the condition is extremely contagious, all other members of the household must be examined daily for at least two weeks. Pets, however, do not have to be treated.
Lice shampoos are usually effective instantaneously, since they are essentially insecticides. However, it is recommended that they not be used more than once every seven days. Some parents choose to use natural remedies first.

<span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong><span style="font-size: larger;">Go Natural</span></strong></span>

Natural Products To Treat Lice like “Zero Lice” Shampoo available at your near health store, however, I truly prefer the most natural and the most effective way.

<strong><span style="color: #99cc00;"><span style="font-size: larger;">Natural Herbal Remedy</span></span></strong>

Use 1 part essential oil of lavender mixed with 3 parts olive oil. After scrubbing the child's scalp with the mixture of oils, a vinegar rinse helps loosen the nits from the hair shaft. A thorough combing and removal of the eggs, as well as the usual cleaning procedures must follow this.

<strong><span style="color: #99cc00;"><span style="font-size: larger;">To Prevent</span></span></strong>

Take 10 drops of essential Tea tree oil (pure in a little dark bottle), or Rosemary essential oil, mix it with the amount for one wash of your daily shampoo, massage it gently into your scalp and hair, leave it for 5 minutes, then rinse as usual.

Yours In Health,

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