Wellbeing

Natural remedies for the most common parasites

It’s time to get a bit gross! Let’s face it, being a parent can be disgusting at times – late-night puke cleaning, bed-wetting, and the thing we all just quiver at the thought of hearing: the sound of head-scratching or cries of ‘I’ve got an itchy bottom’. Yes, parasites! We are focusing on the most common childhood parasites: head lice and thread worms. Head Lice In brief, the sooner you can catch head lice the better. Ideally, at the first sign of intense itching, which is caused by the injection of a sort of anti-coagulant saliva by the head lice. Lovely thought! They mature at around two weeks old, ready to reproduce. Catching them early is key. Head lice oil 30ml olive oil 10 drops tea tree essential oil Mix the oils together. Patch test first to check for irritation, then run through the hair. Cover with a plastic bag...