Dr Jeannette Kavanagh

Head Lice are Becoming Immune to Chemicals: an Update on the Supernit



Posted: Monday, April 20, 2009

by Dr Jeannette Kavanagh
Dr Jeannette Kavanagh and Daughter

Just a quick update on head lice. This rather long article from the Melbourne newspaper The Age, suggests using conditioner. That has the same suffocating effect as coconut oil but (a) is much more expensive and (b) often contains chemicals or perfumes to which our children are allergic.

I think that most of you who've read my article on this site 'How to Kill Head Lice Without using Chemicals' are already well and truly battle weary. I do hope that the schools attended by your children are taking an active role in encouraging all parents to do their bit in getting rid of head lice.

When one realises that it takes about nine days for an egg to hatch and reach egg-laying stage, it's vital to continue with de-lousing treatments for up to ten days. Even after you think you've killed all the head lice and after you've meticulously gone through and removed the eggs, you only have to miss one little egg and that one head louse can lay up to 200 eggs in their short life span.

This is a rather frightening looking graphic that accompanied that article.



Dr Jeannette Kavanagh has a counseling and coaching Practice in Melbourne, Australia where she helps people find their unique way to eliminate panic attacks , and all forms of anxiety particularly public speaking fears. When not working, Jeannette loves reading and swimming but not simultaneously. She also loves talking with family and friends.

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