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Health & Fitness

WHY LICE SHAMPOOS DON'T WORK

Rid and other lice shampoos only “sometimes” kill adult lice and adolescent newts.  In addition, lice have become resistant to these treatments and don’t work most of the time.  These shampoos work by attacking the bug’s central nervous system. Because baby lice or “nymphs” have not yet developed a central nervous system, they cannot be killed. In addition, lice shampoos do not kill lice eggs or “nits”. So while you may kill the adult bugs some of the times, their eggs will remain, only to hatch a few days later starting the cycle all over again. This is why lice are so hard to eliminate! In addition, toxic lice shampoos contain chemicals which can enter your system through the skin on your scalp. Many adult lice have become resistant to these chemicals.  So in many cases, the shampoos are completely useless.

For safe non-toxic, pesticide free treatments go to Lice Lifters.  Our trained technicians will put you at ease.  Find a Lice Lifters Treatment Center near you. http://www.licelifters.com/locations.html The Nit Nanny Products are always available http://www.thenitnanny.com/productsandprevention.html





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