Lice Removal Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

More than 1/3 of children get nits. Health officials say lice infestations can’t be avoided in school – especially elementary and middle schools, where children are in close contact all day. In fact, parents spend an inordinate amount of time money and time trying to get rid of head lice.

But an ounce of prevention goes a long way. At Lice Knowing You, we believe the best way to deal with the onslaught of head lice is to routinely check for lice. We also recommend wet combing for lice removal instead of costly prescription pesticides.

Why? Lice are increasingly harder to treat! They’re incredibly adaptive little buggers, and over the past 3 decades have become resistant to pesticides. Permethrin, in particular is one of the more widely used treatments. Lice are resistant to permethrin (not to mention this pesticide is toxic to your kids!), and they get stronger every day, through the widespread use of insecticides.

Proper wet lice combing can take an hour depending on the length of the hair. It is an inexpensive, harm-free method with high rates of success compared to chemicals. At Lice Knowing You’s treatment salons, wet combing can remove nits in one session, for your entire family.

Visit www.liceknowingyou.com for more information, or to schedule your lice removal today.

ADHD Cases Rise, Studies Link Pesticides

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin

The number of kids who are diagnosed with developmental disabilities went up 17% in the past 12 years. The main reason for the rise, research has found, is increased diagnoses for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Another reason may be the rise in premature births.

Most of the rise was driven by the rate of ADHD, growing from 5.7% to 7.6% over the course of the 12-year study. Autism rates showed the fastest growth, from 0.2% to 0.7%.

This is scary news, considering studies which have linked the use of pesticides to the rise in ADHD in children. A study published in the journal Pediatrics showed that kids exposed to higher levels of a pesticide found in teeny amounts on commercially grown produce are much more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than kids who did not receive as much exposure. This study, which has been reported on CNN, is the first to look at effects of exposure to these pesticides on the general population. Pesticides are meant to be toxic to the nervous system – that’s one reason they kill pests.

“Organic fruits and vegetables contain much fewer pesticides,” advises Maryse Bouchard, Ph. D., who does research at the University of Montreal in the department of environmental and occupational health. ”National surveys have also shown that fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets contain less pesticides even if they’re not organic. Though pesticide can be useful in certain situations, most of them are toxic to humans – especially young children who are still developing.

At Lice Knowing You, we offer natural lice treatment products to keep lice at bay. With Lice Knowing You, your family is guaranteed to be lice and nit free after only one treatment – and without all the harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals. Our scientifically proven process along with our invaluable free lice education will give you back your life. With 100% guaranteed Washington head lice treatment and Oregon head lice treament services from our consultants, you’ll be in the best care with Lice Knowing You.

Lice Knowing You Nominated for Red Tricycle Awards

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin

UPDATE: We’re in the top 3 finalists, in the Mompreneur category! YAY! If you haven’t voted yet, we would LOVE to have your support. Thanks to all our amazing clients!

http://www.redtri.com/awards/local/mompreneurs

You may have heard us Tweeting recently about our nomination for the Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards. We were nominated in the Most Awesome Mompreneur Business category and Most Awesome Kids Hair Services category.

We’re honored to be a part of Red Tricycle’s awards, and we owe it all to our kids! In fact, Nancy Gordon, President and CEO of Lice Knowing You, started nit-picking when her kids got lice.

“I freaked out, I completely freaked out. I joked that I went commando,” she said. Her commando-attitude paid off though; after so thoroughly cleaning her home, she realized the need for a Lice Removal service. Her friends joked that she was the ‘crazy lice lady’, but it paid off. In 2 weeks, the one-time lawyer and full-time mom became the owner of one of the first companies of its kind in our area.

“If you have a great attitude about it, it can be really fun,” Says Nancy. ”It’s amazing when you really want to do something, how you can just figure things out and I’m just that way. I’m a go-getter. So here I am.”

The lice removal treatment process is easy – Nancy and her staff bring the products, which are all organic, and does the initial comb-through. Then she gives the family a follow-up plan.

“There should not be a stigma with lice. Lice should be treated like chicken pox or getting the flu,” says Nancy.

T0 find about more about our lice removal services, visit www.liceknowingyou.com or call 206-654-LICE (5423) for your Seattle lice removal, or 503.574.ITCH (4824) for your Portland lice removal.

Thanks again to all our supporters from Lice Knowing You!

Though Lice Cases Have Decreased, Parents Should Still Be Proactive

Posted on September 5, 2011 by admin

The Daily Comet reports that cases of head lice have decreased significantly in the last 20 years. However, parents should continue to be vigilant about lice checks and head lice removal. Local and school health officials still note the importance of lice checks in schools and in the home, to prevent lice infestation – especially during the back-to-school season. September is head lice awareness month.

Lice aren’t dangerous and they don’t spread disease, however, they are highly contagious and can spread quickly from person to person, which makes schools and day care centers prime preying grounds, according to kidshealth.org. Symptoms of head-lice infestation are usually a tickling feeling of something moving in the hair, itching of the scalp and sores on the head caused by scratching.

The decrease in lice cases may be due to better information, or less misinformation about how lice spread and how to stop them. Over-the-counter lice repellents like our Environmental Lice Repellent Spray have improved, both in effectiveness and in safety. The article notes, Dr. John J. Jones, a Thibodaux LA pediatrician has seen parents put kerosene, Chlorox or gasoline in the hair to treat lice – all uneffective and unsafe lice treatments.

“I don’t see that anymore,” he said.

The most important step in treating a head lice infestation is to treat the person and other family members with head lice with medication to kill the lice. At Lice Knowing You, we use the Shepherd method of strand by strand lice removal and nit removal to eradicate the pests. It’s considered to be one of the most effective methods of lice removal, and we guarantee that you and your family will be lice free after only one visit. To find out more, visit www.liceknowingyou.com.

Does Your Back To School Checklist Include Lice Control?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

It’s that time of year, again, to prepare our kids for the classroom and many moms are scrambling, trying to collect everything on their child’s back-to-school checklist.

Kleenex? Check!
Crayons? Check!
Backpacks? Check!
Lice control products? …

The back-to-school season always leads to a little lice hysteria, but with Lice Knowing You Citramint Lice Repellent Products on your back to school checklist, moms won’t have to fear these little pests. Here are our favorite products for the back-to-school season:

Citramint™ Lice Repellent Conditioning Spray and Detangling Spray

This lice repellent conditioning hair spray is scientifically formulated with essential oils known to repel head lice and other pests. It doubles as a bug repellent and is all-natural, containing organic oils instead of harsh pesticides.

Citramint ™ Lice Repellent Shampoo

This is a daily lice repellent shampoo that can be used in place of regular shampoo to repel and prevent head lice and other insects. We also carry a lice repellent conditioner that can be combined with our Knock-Out Enzyme Mousse Shampoo that aids in the lice combing process.

Citramint ™ School and Play Environmental Spray

Our environmental lice repellent spray can be sprayed on shaed items like airline seats, bedding and furniture, helmets and costumes to protect against head lice and other insects. A light mist on personal belongings like backpacks, coats, scarves and hats will help keep your family safe from head lice with no harsh chemicals or pesticide lice treatments.

You can buy any of these products online or at any of our lice treatment salons – and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we offer free lice checks and discounts on products. Stop by and say hi!

The Dangers of Lice Pesticides

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

Pesticides can be incredibly dangerous – this is one of the reasons Lice Knowing You, Inc carries only non-toxic, natural lice treatments, safe enough for your entire family. In fact, there have been numerous reports on the dangers of lice treatment pesticides, including the following statements from recognized authorities:

“Sometimes the medicine is worse than the disease. It is unfortunate that well intentioned parents treating their children with toxic or flammable substances have caused deaths and poisonings.”

- Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard School of Public Health

“There is absolutely no need to expose children to any pesticide to treat head lice.”

- Marion Moses MD, Designer Poisons

“Panicked parents who would not normally expose their children to potentially hazardous materials will apply pesticides in haste, sometimes well beyond the recommended frequency and dosages.”

- Common Sense Quarterly Report (BIRC), Fall 1998

“Never assume a pesticide is safe. Anything designed to disrupt a living organism-plant or animal-may also prove harmful to humans or other animals in unexpected ways.”

-Theo Colborn, Ph.D., Our Stolen Future

“Preparations like Rid and Kwell…are definitely toxic to people.”

-Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, Author of Ask Dr. Weil, Spontaneous Healing and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health

Applying pesticides to the scalp makes it easy for toxic substances to be absorbed directly into the blood stream, because the scalp has many blood vessels that are close to the skin. Children also have a less mature immune system to protect them, and lack the advanced enzyme systems that can process these chemicals.

The two main pesticides used most today are lindane and pyrethrins. Lindane is highly toxic – routine use has been shown to lead to neurotoxic and blood disorders. It has been found to be highly carcinogenic.

Pyrethrins, permethrin, and pyrethrum were once natural products, but have long since been produced as chemical imitations, adding to their killing power. Many pyrethrin treatments contain formaldehyde – a substance now listed as carcinogenic. Pyrethrins have been shown to cause allergic reactions, attacking the nervous system and causing skin irritations. Permethrin is one of the components in Raid House and Garden spray – and it’s used as a lice treatment at four times the concentration found in Raid.

We recommend a natural lice removal – the Shepherd Method ™ Of Strand-By-Stand Nit Removal – and it’s considered by many experts to be the most thorough and effective lice removal technique in the world. We also offer natural lice treatment products to keep lice at bay. With Lice Knowing You, your family is guaranteed to be lice and nit free after only one treatment – and without all the harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals.

When you need lice removal in Portland, call Lice Knowing You – our scientifically proven process along with our invaluable free lice education will give you back your life. With 100% guaranteed Washington head lice treatment and Oregon head lice treament services from our consultants, you’ll be in the best care with Lice Knowing You.

Preparing Your Children for Lice Treatments

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

We understand the strain that lice infestations put on families – and if you’re a family with special needs, lice infestation and lice removal can become a very traumatizing incident. Lice removal doesn’t have to be difficult – no matter what.

We’ve gathered a few tips to help you talk to your children about lice:

Emotionally prepare your child for lice treatment. Do your children have friends who’ve had to go through lice treatment? Stressing that lice are treatable, that anyone can have them, and that getting rid of them isn’t painful will help to ease anxiety.

An ounce of prevention goes a long way. Keeping around a bottle of our Citramint Environmental Lice Repellent Spray or Lice Repellent Detangler will ensure you’re prepared to prevent the infestation of lice and other insects. These products are a natural option that will repel lice before they become a problem, and they’re free of toxic chemicals and pesticides that have been linked with autism.

If your child has physical sensory issues – multiple and repeated rounds of at-home washing and combing to ensure all the nits and lice are gone can be a difficult task. It can take even longer if your child can’t sit through the rubbing, pulling and combing. Our head lice consultants are experts at working with all children, particularly very young children and children with differing learning abilities such as autism, add/adhd, downs syndrome and cerebral palsy.

In addition, it’s a good idea to:

Inform friends that your child had head lice and they should have their children checked.
Tell the school nurse so a note can be sent home to parents in your child’s classroom if necessary.

Treating lice doesn’t have to be difficult. With Lice Knowing You, you’re guaranteed to be lice free after only one visit. With our professional consultants on your side, you have the tools to recover from lice infestations with as little turmoil as possible. Our scientifically proven process along with our invaluable free lice education will give you back your life. With 100% guaranteed Oregon head lice treament services from our consultants, you’ll be in the best care with Lice Knowing You.

Back to School Woes: Don’t Let Lice Get You Down

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

September is just around the corner, it seems, and families are gearing up to get back-to-school. KidsHealth.org, the # 1 website for children’s health and development, says these are the top 5 illnesses parents should look out for during the school year: Pinkeye, Strep Throat, Molluscum Contagiosum, Walking Pneumonia, and Head Lice.

Lice are common among kids ages 3-12 (affecting girls more often than boys), but anyone can get this infection. It’s not a sign of poor hygiene and lice do not spread disease. In fact, each year, approximately 6 to 12 million children in the U.S. are infested with this common, six-legged critter that feeds on human blood. After weeks at summer camps, sleepovers and sharing of personal items, back-to-school season usually is the time when head lice infestation is noticed.

We have a few tips for coping with the back-to-school season and the threat of head lice:

1. Parents should discourage sharing combs, brushes, hats, and helmets with others to help prevent the spread of lice.

2. Pick up a product like our Citramint™ Lice Repellent Everyday Conditioning and Detangling Spray or our Citramint ™ School and Play Environmental Spray. These repellents are known to kill and/or repel head lice and other insects.

3. Know how to spot the signs and symptoms of head lice. In our Seattle Lice Clinic and Portland Lice Clinic, Lice Knowing You offers a detailed “cheat” sheet so that you have all the necessary information at your fingertips. We provide you with free lice education from the moment we answer the phone!

4. Keep our number handy! Lice Knowing You offers the Shepherd Method of lice removal, including wet-lice checks, which are much more effective than dry or visual lice checks. And, if one of your immediate family members is being treated at our Portland lice clinic or our Seattle lice clinic, the rest of the immediate family will be checked at no additional charge to insure that the entire family is safe. These checks are strongly recommended, and our service is 100% guaranteed.

Instead of worrying about the spread of head lice, keep your family lice and nit free (in accordance with the “No Nit Policy”), with Lice Knowing You. Our scientifically proven process along with our invaluable free lice education will give you back your life. With 100% guaranteed Washington head lice treatment and Oregon head lice treament services from our consultants, you’ll be in the best care with Lice Knowing You.

How to Solve Lice Infestations

Posted on July 18, 2011 by admin

The American Academy of Pediatrics the first update in recommendations for the treatment of head lice since 2002. The new report is intended to alert the public to the various ways to solve lice infestations in schools, and how lice is becoming resistant to certain methods of treatment.

Says an article on ABC News:

Lice infestation is not life threatening, but the stigma of lice has led parents to attempt dangerous methods of treatment ranging from acetone, bleach and WD-40 to loosen eggs from the hair, to dousing their children’s scalps with gasoline. When all else fails, parents have been known to resort to shaving their children’s heads — an effective option for getting rid of lice and their eggs, but traumatic nonetheless.

Infestation’s comparatively non-serious nature may be partly to blame for the relative lack of reliable statistics on the extent of the problem. An oft-quoted 1997 report estimated that between 6 and 12 million infestations occur each year, but experts caution the public not to place too much stock in this ballpark range.

“Many doctors would say [lice infestations in schools are] no problem, since lice usually don’t cause any medical problems — just itching,” said Dr. Barbara Frankowski, professor of pediatrics at the University of Vermont in Burlington and one of the authors of the report. “Since it is not reported to health departments, the actual extent of the ‘problem’ is just a guess.”

…The recommendations also strengthen the AAP’s stance against school screenings for lice, stating as its first key point, “No healthy child should be excluded from or allowed to miss school time because of head lice. No-nit policies for return to school should be abandoned.”

Since Lice Knowing You uses the Shepherd Method ™ Of Strand-By-Stand Nit Removal we can guarantee that you’ll experience the most thorough and effective lice removal technique in the world. We consider our products to be the best on the market. They are completely all natural, non-toxic, organic lice treatment products with absolutely no pesticides or chemicals and are safe for even the youngest members of your family.

Our clients are given a 30-day guarantee as well as free lice checks for 90 days, discounts on products, treatments and more. Lice removal treatments last, on average, between 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on length, thickness of hair and severity of infestation. Your children should be able to return to school, lice and nit free in accordance with the “No Nit Policy”.

Our scientifically proven process along with our invaluable free lice education will give you back your life. With 100% guaranteed Washington head lice treatment and Oregon head lice treament services from our consultants, you’ll be in the best care with Lice Knowing You.

Salon Lice Treatments Are More Cost Effective

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

Lice can bring even the strongest person to their knees because it can be seemingly impossible to get rid of. The average person suffers with head lice for 3-6 months. During that time they will try an average of 5-7 treatments and spend countless dollars and hours trying to get rid of their infestation.

These hours include doctor’s visits, toxic pesticide treatments, gadgets, combs, beauty salon lice products, internet lice products, homemade remedies, unnecessarily discarding items due to infestation, and finally prescription strength pesticide treatments, not to mention the countless loads of laundry, cleaning and the stress! It’s no wonder people think that lice treatment is costly and time consuming. Lice Knowing You salon lice removal treatments are neither. We’ve broken down the average cost of our treatment to show you how easy it is to get rid of lice with the help of Lice Knowing You.

Do It Yourself Treatment Costs

*Doctor Visits for diagnosis and guidance	$250.00
*Rid Compete Kit	$ 47.98
*Nix Family Kit	$ 21.99
*Internet Lice Products, Homemade Remedies, Gadgets, Prevention Products	$150.00
*Prescription Lice Treatments	$265.98
*Replacement hair brushes, combs, hair accessories	$100.00
Missed Work (3 days missed work on average Based on $50,000 salary)*	$450.00
Missed School (Private) (3 days missed school on average Based on $10,000 Tuition)*	$167.00
*Missed after-school activities	$100.00
*Additional Water and Electricity charges due to Extra Laundry and cleaning	$200.00

Total costs:	$1,752.95

And that’s not considering the hours you spend doing laundry, cleaning, combing; the anxiety and toxic effects of many lice treatments.

Cost to Hire Lice Knowing You To Treat Your Child With Head Lice

*Lice Removal Appointment (0.5-1 hour short hair, 1.5-2 hours long hair)	Average Cost $47.50-190.00
*One free intensive lice checks	$ 0
*Hands-on Lice Combing Training Provided	$ 0
*Consultation on treating home environment	$ 0
*Cheat Sheet to Help You Treat Your Home and Family And Prevent future Reinfestations	$ 0
*Written Step by Step Follow-up Treatment Protocol	$ 0

Average Cost:	$ 47.50-190.00

On average, Lice Knowing You’s lice treatments are more cost and time efficient, and we carry only natural, non-toxic treatment products. We provide the best lice treatment available and can treat your lice at one of our lice treatment salons or we can come to you for in home lice removal in Oregon and Washington. We are committed to natural lice treatment removal, guaranteeing fast and lasting lice nit removal when you need it most. For more information visit www.liceknowingyou.com.