Home treatment head-louse remedies may incorporate the use of several common and inexpensive household items, all of which are safe and non-toxic. Here are some helpful tips for safely and effectively ridding your house of a lice infestation:

- Before beginning treatment, the hair should be washed normally, blown dry with hot air and then brushed vigorously using a bristled brush to loosen nits, removing the rest by hand after treatment.

- Combine equal amounts of oils of lavender, geranium, and tea tree with a base of olive oil. Massage the mixture into the scalp, loosening the nits or eggs, allowing them to be easily removed by hand or with a fine-toothed comb. Flea combs work better than most of the combs that come in lice removal kits.

- Combine olive oil, tea tree oil and shampoo, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil. Apply to the scalp and hair, leaving in place for one hour before rinsing with hot water and shampooing again.

- Baby oil and equal amounts of vinegar may be applied to the scalp and massaged through the hair. Leave on the hair and cover the head with a shower cap for one hour before using regular shampoo.

- Massage petroleum jelly all over the scalp and hair, one of the messier home treatment head-louse remedies, but effective at smothering the lice. It will be difficult to rid the hair of the jelly, usually requiring numerous shampoos before it will be completely clean. Try using flour to absorb some before shampooing. Mayonnaise may also be used in a similar fashion.

- Perhaps the simplest home remedy is preventing an infestation altogether by teaching children simple proactive approaches, such as not sharing personal items with friends, or trying on hats in stores, or coming in contact with another person’s hair.

If you are ever in doubt about any home treatment head-louse remedies, simply ask your doctor for their recommendation as to whether or not the method is safe or effective. Some very unorthodox and potentially dangerous myths exist about removing head lice. One should never, ever use kerosene or gasoline or isopropyl alcohol as a method of removing lice, as serious injury may result. Also, veterinary products for the removal of fleas and ticks should never be used, as well as any type of lawn-care chemicals.

Home treatment head-louse remedies may need more than one application and should be coupled with treating the whole house to avoid chances of a re-infestation. All clothing, towels, and bedding should be washed in water hotter than 130 degrees Fahrenheit or 55 degrees Celsius and then dried on the hottest dryer setting. Add tea tree oil to the hot water for some extra insurance. All carpets and throw rugs should be thoroughly vacuumed, and hair care items should be either discarded or soaked in rubbing alcohol for at least an hour.

Originally posted 2009-11-27 08:46:37. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Don’t leave home without  this powerful essential oil that is a  healer and anti-biotic. This oil has few rivals, bolsters morale and resistance. Colds, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, candida, bacterial and fungal infections and weak immune systems.

As a natural antiseptic, Tea Tree’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties make this a very versatile oil. Tea Tree acts as an immune booster for the body in the defense of these threats (bacteria, viruses or fungi). It is one of the few oils that can be used directly on the skin without the aid of a carrier oil. As always, less is more when it comes to Essential Oils; if you are using it directly on the skin, apply only one drop.

Great in first aid kits; Tea Tree Oil can be used for bug bites, acne, boils, athlete’s foot (try when combining with Lemongrass Oil) and herpes blisters. The oil may assist in the reproduction of white blood cells, thereby making it helpful when dealing with colds, influenza, coughs and sore throats. As well, the oil has been said to combat yeast infections (try adding a couple of drops to a warm sitz bath) and candida.

Aromatherapy Recipes

Bugs Away Summer Spray

45 ml Distilled Water
15 ml Witch Hazel
5 drops Tea Tree Oil
5 drops Citronella Oil

Combine all ingredients into a mister bottle. Shake before using!

Immune Booster

10 ml Grapeseed Oil or Sweet Almond Oil
5 drops Tea Tree Oil
5 drops Eucalyptus Radiata Oil
3 drops Peppermint Oil
1 drops Cinnamon Leaf Oil

Count individual drops of all essential oils into 10ml of unscented base oil of your choice. Massage into chest, throat, back or even the soles of your feet …great immune stimulant when you are feeling run down and fighting off a bug.

Suggested Uses

Try using a couple of drops of Tea Tree Oil in the water that is used to clean pet food dishes, carriers, litter boxes, cages and bedding.

Try adding 3-5 drops to a foot soak to soothe aching feet and to add to your treatment of Athlete’s Foot.

Keep a bottle in your camping first aid kit and use one drop on cuts, scrapes, abrasions and bug bites.

A couple of drops in a diaper pail will act as both a sanitizer and deodorizer.

One drop in the palm of your hands, rub hands together, cup palms together…inhale deeply; or 2-3 drops in a bath. Great for boosting your immune system.

Blends well with Eucalyptus, Geranium, Peppermint, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Clove or Pine

Originally posted 2009-11-02 13:55:22. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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1. Rose

This is one of the most expensive essential oils and is most used for its beautiful fragrance. It is an excellent anti-depressant and very claming on the nervous system.

Rose essential oil is helpful for:

1. Depression: Inhale, or use in carrier oil to massage the chest, neck and face.

2. Dehydrated, mature skin: Blend with sweet almond oil and massage the face and neck, or add a few drops to your night cream. Use rosewater as a skin freshener.

3. Insomnia: Put a few drops on your pillow, or dab a little under your nose before retiring.

4. Irregular periods: Mix in carrier oil and massage the abdomen and lower back daily.

2. Sandalwood

This oil is distilled from the sandalwood tree and has lovely fragrance. Sandalwood is a parasitic tree: it buries its roots in the roots of other trees. Sandalwood is often an ingredient of incense.

Sandalwood essential oil is helpful for:

1. Dry cough: Inhale, mix in carrier oil and massage into the chest and throat.

2. Itchy, dry skin: Add to your bath or use mixed in carrier oil. (Avocado or wheat germ oils are very nourishing)

3. Nausea, vomiting: Mix in carrier oil and gently massage the stomach or inhale.

4. Stress, tension: Inhale, use in the bath or in a burner. Can aid sleep.

3. Tea tree

The tea tree is native to Australia and the oil is distilled from the leaves. This oil is an excellent antiseptic, 12 to 15 times more potent than carbolic. When applied neat to a cut, its antiseptic potency doubles! Keep this one in your first aid box.

Tea tree essential oil is helpful for:

1. Athlete’s foot: Add six drops to a large bowl of warm water and soak feet for 15 minutes. Repeat daily.

2. Boils, spots: Apply neat to the boil or spot using a cotton bud.

3. Cuts: Bath with neat oil.

4. Sore throat: Dilute five drops in a glass of water and gargle three times a day.

5. Thrush: Add six drops to your bath. Also, blend in carrier oil and massage the abdomen regularly.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

Know natural Home remedies for common diseases. Also read the benefits of Triphala and know how it can cure constipation. Know recipes for making Homemade cosmetics – all natural and preservative free.

Originally posted 2009-11-11 07:09:12. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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