It seems like at this time of year, I always have a few parents in with children that have contracted head lice and are asking what they can use to get rid of them and to not contract them as well!

Head lice are typically identified as small dark brown or black moving specks in the scalp. They can be contracted from playing with another child that has lice or using a comb/brush of a person with lice. The eggs can be transferred as well as the lice themselves. The scalp will tend to be itchy, but, not necessarily inflamed. They can easily be spread amongst children, especially in September/October when the weather is mild.

They can be eradicated by using Citricidal, a very potent form of grapefruit seed extract.  Follow the directions for Citricidal, depending what strength you may need for the different steps.  All steps below are extremely important to do.

1. Apply Citricidal drops in shampoo to the scalp in each shampoo for 1 week.
2. Wash all bedding, including pillowcases/sheets/blankets/comforters with Citricidal.
3. Wash any contact surfaces in bedroom with Citricidal dilution.
4. Wash all stuffed animals with Citricidal dilution.
5. Wash all clothes of children and adults in contact with children with Citricidal solution.
6. Use special comb to comb out lice/eggs and wash comb each time in Citricidal dilution.

Over the years, this seems to be the most effective method I have found.

The Natural Path Clinic
Dr. Brenda Gill, ND
1995 Columbia Ave., Suite 1,  Rossland, BC, (250)362-5035
601 Lake St.  Nelson, BC, (250) 352-3150

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