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At any one time, about 10 percent of the hair on your scalp is in a resting phase. After 2 to 3 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. This growing phase lasts for 2 to 6 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Hair loss of this type can affect men, women and children. What causes excessive hair loss? A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary. Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment of the thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss. Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss starts again. Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants. Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily treated with antifungal medicines. Hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Since hair loss may be an early sign of a disease, it is important to find the cause so that it can be treated. Can improper care of my hair cause hair loss? Yes. If you wear pigtails or cornrows or use tight hair rollers, the pull on your hair can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia (say: "al-oh-pee-sha"). If the pulling is stopped before scarring of the scalp develops, your hair will grow back normally. However, scarring can cause permanent hair loss. Hot oil hair treatments or chemicals used in permanents (also called "perms") may cause inflammation (swelling) of the hair follicle, which can result in scarring and hair loss. Can Advecia Assist in Your Individual Pursuit for Slowing Hair Loss? Yes. Both diet and nutritional supplementation can provide a positive influence on hair growth and hair health, as deficiencies of specific nutrients can actually promote a loss of hair. For example, B-vitamins and the mineral zinc are common nutrients found in diet that can aid cell renewal and enhance the factors responsible for hair growth. There is no doubt that an adequate is advantageous for hair health. However, Advecia's synergistic blend takes nutritional application one step further, by including specific nutrients that are not easily obtained from dietary sources alone. A U.S. patent has been issued for L-lysine, concerning its ability to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase and subsequent management of various forms of hair loss. Advecia not only includes L-lysine in its ingredient list, but also another amino acid responsible for increasing the nitric oxide used by hair to promote new hair growth, L-Arginine. Saw Palmetto and Beta-sisterol (a phytosterol common to many plants and grain sources) are also key inclusions. Saw palmetto has been used for centuries to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, due to its ability to inhibit testosterone's action upon the prostate gland. Like L-lysine, saw palmetto blocks 5-alpha-reductase, effectively reducing DHT uptake by hair follicles and blocking the binding of DHT upon androgen receptors. Agents from green tea, such as catechins, (-)epigallocatechin-3-gallate, and (-) epicatechin-3-gallate, are more potent than those found in other plant species. These agents have been shown in clinical studies to reduce testosterone's conversion to DHT - processes thought to enhance one's physiological potential for hair loss. Lastly, we implemented beneficial proanthocyanidins and procyanidins (flavonoids found in woody plants) when developing this unique hair loss formula. One of the more common sources, grape seed, has been shown to stimulate epithelial cell growth and "check" the growth-inhibiting effect caused by TGF-beta2. A study published in 2004 supports the addition of this nutrient, recommending an inclusion of proanthocyanidins in diet as a means to support existing hair loss therapies. Hair loss is a very complex process. Genetics are a determinant and dictate what a person's hair line will become. Advecia has been developed with this premise in mind: Although you cannot change your genetics, you can influence the extent of the hair lost with a combination of diet and nutritional supplementation. Progressive Health understands that most people will do whatever is within their power to prevent hair loss and to improve the current health of their existing hair. They also realize that manufacturer's costs often outweigh the benefits you may (or may not) derive from the use of their so-called "miracle" products. Regardless, the earlier an effective treatment option for hair loss is implemented, the better chance you'll have of saving hair that has not yet been affected. And because today's medical treatments do not work 100% of the time, Advecia is your natural alternative, that is effective. By using ingredients backed by current research, Advecia allows you to take an aggressive stance against hair loss at its outset and when trying to maintain existing, healthy hair. Product Testimonials "I just wanted to update you on my progress. I've been using your product for almost 11 months now. My hair loss has indeed stopped altogether and I am experiencing new growth. Thanks so much!" -Aaron Russell "My hair has been dry, thinning, breaking and falling out for the past 5 years due to hormonal problems and stress. I have tried many products that have not worked, after trying Advecia for one month my hair has started to grow and thicken. It now has shine and softness. Thank you so much for this wonderful product." -Pauline Visser
If you do not attain the desired results or you are dissatisfied for any reason, simply return all of your empty and unused bottles of Advecia for a full refund (excluding shipping) within 180 days. After we have received your returned bottle(s), we will immediately evaluate your account and issue a credit- no questions asked.
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