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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.57
EAN: 9780312972608
ISBN: 0312972601
Label: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: November 15, 1999
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Sales Rank: 187470
Studio: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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A terrific treatment plan for a lousy problem.The head-count on lice infestations is growing each year, yet head lice have become resistant little buggers, immune to many of the traditional treatments. So how can you treat a child's head lice infestation while keeping your home, your own head, and your child's self-esteem intact? Now there's an answer for the millions of families plagued by persistent lice. Based on their award-winning, acclaimed video, Joan Sawyer and Roberta MacPhee-- otherwise known as the 'Lice Ladies'-- present panicked parents with a safe, effective five-step treatment plan to end stubborn cases of head lice once and for all. In an informal, easy-to-read, and often humorous voice, the Lice Ladies offer help for families bugged by lice, including:* Bug Off! Their famous 'Head Lice to Dead Lice' plan for treatment and prevention of head lice infestations* An itchy subject: the social, emotional, and legal issues associated with head lice* Lice through the ages: a history of lice and their treatments, including chemicals, oils, and folk remedies* Nitpicking: how to effectively check for, comb through, and pick out lice* Housekeeping: how to keep your home lice-free (without becoming obsessive-compulsive)* Other essential tips on what parents, kids, and schools can do to banish and prevent head lice, including a helpful resource list of doctors, organizations, public health departments, websites, and more.
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Rating: - The ONLY way to really get rid of these little nuisances
The information is presented in an entertaining while very informative way.Quit fighting the same old over-the-counter routine...get this information so you can eliminate these critters for good, and KNOW with complete confidence that it's going to work Greatly.Then you can share what you know with others who you may find, need it as well :O)
Rating: - Nitpicker review
I run a professional nit removal and head lice treatment service located in Roslyn, N.Y.We have been treating people with head lice for about 2 years and we use this book as our guideline. It is a wonderful book.Thevideo is great too!
Rating: - Can having lice really have a humorous side?
The authors seem to think so, and you might also after reading this. There is a lot of controversy surrounding head lice today.This book is a great reference to the variety of techniques as well as a delightfullyentertaining guide to their own chosen style of eliminating the determinedpests.The book treats the readers with respect.The straight forwardhonesty of the writers is refreshing and funny.
Rating: - it works, it works, it works, and no dangerous chemicals
If you have a lice problem, go out and buy this book. If you don't want to use dangerous chemicals on your kid's heads this is simply the only solution.This book is well written, clear and it is not trying to sellyou anything. When you are overwhelmed with panic about an infestation,start reading and laugh again. Thank you for making this book.
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