Head Louse
About the Head Louse
The proliferation of head lice infestations, particularly spreading among young children in schools, shows no signs of abating, and a great part of that is down to the way these irritating creatures live their lives.
Put simply, head lice live on our scalp and feed off our blood – it is this that causes the irritation and itching that are prime head lice symptoms – and lay eggs which, in just a matter of days become adult lice and begin the process again, but it is the way they move around that gives us the clue as to why they spread in the situation they do.
A head louse has no wings and does not jump, so therefore the only way it can move from person to person is by walking from hair to hair; this means close contact must happen, and children are prime candidates for such.
It pays to be able to recognize head lice, and the nits – or eggs – that they lay, and this is why it is advisable to look at some of the head lice pictures that are commonplace on the internet. Many of these websites can also offer advice on prevention and treatment, and give more details on the head lice and its life cycle.
Head lice prevention is perhaps the best place to start: if you are aware there is a head lice infestation in your child’s – or your – close circle then you need to do all you can to keep contact with the infected to a minimum. Furthermore, a regular inspection routine is essential in order to keep an eye out for the creatures, and regular washing of the hair, perhaps with one of the herbal or natural shampoos that are supplied as home remedies for head lice, is also advisable. Do not be fooled into thinking, however, that head lice will stay away from clean hair as they are not confined to the unwashed, despite common belief.
Using one of the specially made head lice combs – designed to remove the nits and therefore reduce the population explosion – is a recommended course of action and will also help identify if lice are present: combing over a white sheet of paper will highlight any fallen creatures or nits.
Head lice are creatures that appear only too often, and the methods used to treat them are many and varied – some use vinegar for head lice treatment, others olive oil – and if you prefer home remedies then there is much in the way of advice, but it is also worthwhile looking at those lice pictures and familiarizing yourself with their appearance.
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Another interesting tidbit about olive oil: When I was first diagnosed with a slight case of gallstones, I researched natural remedies to see if I could alleviate the problem without surgery. A few sources recommended olive oil. So often now I take 4 tablespoons of olive oil at the end of a meal, and any gallbladder discomfort goes away within half an hour. Don't know what the spiritual parallel of this would be.
(I haven't done the olive-oil/lemon juice flush technique to get rid of gallstones yet. Being careful of what and how much I eat seems to be effective, though I may still consider surgery later. )
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