In the News: Finally! A Natural Remedy for Head Lice

It’s a sad but true fact that most children will end up with at least one bout of head lice during their younger years. Perhaps the most unfortunate part of it all isn’t the itching and the possible spreading of the lice; it’s the toxic chemicals that have been used to try and treat the lice.

But before you go and grab that chemical-laden powder or shampoo that is on the store shelf, consider a safer, healthier non-toxic alternative that has hit the market – the LouseBuster ™. The LouseBuster ™ is a device that will kill lice at all stages – including lice eggs – in one single treatment without the need of hazardous chemicals.

So just how does this thing work?

The LouseBuster ™ device reminds you of a sort of hair dryer. The LouseBuster ™ directs heated air onto the lice sufferer’s dry and untangled hair (though don’t worry, the heat is cooler than most hair dryers) at an increased flow rate. A specialized applicator tip is used to penetrate behind just one layer of hair and it actually lifts the hair to reach all layers, including the scalp so that all lice and eggs can be eradicated. The controlled air actually dries the lice and lice eggs right out, which ultimately causes them to die.

Though purchasing a LouseBuster ™ for a few lice treatments may be a out of your price range, several clinics, schools, and medical practices throughout the country have purchased these devices to help control lice.

More Natural Remedies

Other natural remedies you can use to both benefit your child’s hair (either before or after a LouseBuster ™ treatment) include:

• Olive oil
• Mayonnaise
• Vaseline

These are typically worked into the scalp and then left in overnight beneath a shower cap (so they cannot damage any pillowcases or bed sheets).

Although I did found that the LouseBuster ™ treated my child’s lice in one fell swoop, you can also try using tea tree oil as a follow up treatment to the LouseBuster ™

Visit their website for more information on where you can find a LouseBuster ™ provider in your area. http://www.lousebuster.com/

photo by J Andersen