Win the Fight Against Head Lice without Toxic Chemicals

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In one of my last posts I mentioned the ad in Pediatric News for Ovide

(malathion) for head lice

PLEASE please look at the dangers of these head lice products

Malathion is an organophosphate poison - HIGHLY toxic and implicated in the

death of cause from so-called mad cow disease and more

Organophosphate poisoning is real

http://www.getipm.com/articles/malathion-headlice.htm

Woman poisoned by malathion head lice treatment

http://www.nospray.org/flyers/

I'll send another email just on malathion

Also I will say that Head Lice often do NOT infect many children and it

seems to also be related to the health of the child or adult.

http://www.quantumhealth.com/news/fight_lice.html

Win the Fight Against Head Lice without Toxic Chemicals

by: Shaw for It’s Your Health

Head lice are nasty, itchy, and contagious. But the traditional products

used to get rid of the lice may be even worse. Among the reactions to lice

treatments: seizures, attention deficit disorders, chronic skin eruptions,

brain tumors, cancer and death.

Close to 70% of the reported serious reactions to lice medications

(pediculicides) were associated with the dangerous chemical ne (brand

name - Kwell). Pyrethrins (brand names: Rid, Pronto, etc.) and permethrin

(Nix) were responsible for most of the remaining incidents. Malathion based

formulas can only be purchased with a physician’s prescription.

Labeling requirements now warn parents that lindane can cause

neuro-toxicity, and FDA recommends that lindane only be used in cases where

other treatments are ineffective.

Lice treatments ineffective

Unfortunately, lice treatment failures are increasing in frequency.

'Schools are currently dealing with an overwhelming number of families who

have reported failure of currently available treatments for head lice,'

says Patty Mancuso, RN. Dr. Sanford Mathews believes head lice have become

drug resistant. 'Lice have developed an appetite for the various remedies

and are having them for lunch,' says the doctor.

And according to doctors, reactions to lice treatments seem to be

increasing in frequency. Why? The traditional pyrethrin shampoos contain 1%

or less pyrethrins. Unfortunately, head lice seem to be developing a

resistance to pyrethrins, leading physicians and parents to treat lice with

stronger (and more dangerous) preparations.

Pyrethrin formulas with 5% concentrations of pyrethrins are now prescribed,

and some physicians are recommending leaving pyrethrin shampoos on for 1-2

hours instead of the 10 minutes suggested on most labels. Stronger products

and increased time of exposure makes toxic reactions far more likely.

Of course, if the failure of pyrethrin products leads to the use of a

lindane based pediculicide, the danger is further increased.

Natural Remedy to the Rescue

A series of studies has proven that one product, HairClean 1-2-3 Lice Kit,

a natural preparation made from essential plant oils and isopropyl alcohol

is completely safe and more effective than pyrethrin based pediculicides.

HairClean 1-2-3 is a non-toxic product that has proven 100% effective in

killing head lice for up to two days after application. HairClean has also

proven effective at helping to remove nits (eggs) from the hair. In a

recent study involving 129 school children, HairClean was compared to

pyrethrin and malathion products. “HairClean was the winner” said Quantum

CEO Shaw.

'Safety and efficacy were our primary concerns,' said Dr. Kosta Mumcuoglu,

who did scientific testing on the product. 'We feel this preparation is

very safe, and it is more effective than pyrethrin or permethrin based

products now that lice are developing resistance to these products.'

What to Do About Head Lice

Head lice are small, wing-less bugs about the size of tiny ants. They are

difficult to see. They live on human blood and lay hard, whitish nits (eggs).

According to the Northgate Medical Center in Seattle, parents who suspect

their children have lice should make sure the problem is properly

diagnosed. If the child has lice, parents should:

* Keep your child home untreated.

* Examine all other family members.

* Use a pediculicide shampoo. Follow the directions carefully.

* Remove the nits with a fine toothed comb.

* Launder clothing and bedding in hot water.

* Vacuum sofas and chairs.

* Soak combs, brushes and barettes in hot water for 15 minutes.

Use Pediculicides Safely

The National Pediculosis Association (NPA) is an organization which focuses

on helping to prevent tragedies associated with the misuse of harmful lice

and scabies treatments.

The NPA established a national registry for serious toxic reactions to lice

treatments. In the first year, they received 450 reports of serious adverse

reactions. The NPA has published some guidelines on how to protect yourself

against both lice and pediculicides.

* Discontinue use of a product at the first sign of treatment failure.

Repeated use or trying another brand can lead to overexposure and toxicity.

* Never resort to dangerous remedies such as lindane, kerosene or pet

shampoos.

* Never use lice sprays.

* Manual removal of lice and nits is essential.

* Check your children often.

The advent of new, natural lice shampoos promises to make getting rid of

head lice safer and easier. But prevention and common sense are still vital

to preventing and managing lice outbreaks.

ne: Deadly Lice Lotion

ne is the active ingredient in products such as Kwell, Bio-Well,

Kwellada, Kwildane, and others. It is a powerful neuro-toxin. Facts about

lindane include:

* In 1976 the FDA issued an alert regarding the potential harmful

effects of lindane.

* ne is described by its manufacturer as a powerful contact and

internal poison.

* In 1990 and 1993 NPA president Deborah Altschuler testified in legal

suits on behalf of children permanently disabled after use of lindane.

* ne has been banned in 18 countries and severely restricted in 10

others.

* The risks of lindane are well documented in peer-reviewed medical

literature, in FDA's lindane docket, in the profile of the Agency for Toxic

Substances, and in the Drug Registry.

Despite all of the well documented risks surrounding lindane use, the drug

is still widely prescribed. It is used by young children, nursing mothers,

pregnant women, and the elderly. It is reimbursable by Medicaid.

With safer pediculicides available, many experts advise never using lindane

to get rid of head lice.

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Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Classical Homeopath

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