Like many other biological processes, hair growth is cyclical. During its growth phase, which normally lasts from 2 to 6 years, it will grow about 1cm a month. This phase is called the anagen phase. At the end of this period, blood supply to the hair bulb slows down and eventually stops; then hair ceases to grow and moves into the catagen phase - a very short transition phase lasting 1 - 2 weeks. The hair is now no longer being developed but remains attached to the scalp for a further 2 - 4 months before detaching itself. This is called the telogen phase. A ratio of 85% anagen hair, 1% catogen hair and 14% telogen hair represents the normal situation. However, there are various factors that can reduce the hair in the growing phase (the anagen phase) and therefore increase the telogen phase, making us lose hair excessively. Hair has a lifespan of 2 to 6 years. A hair follicle is able to produce a new hair 20 to 25 times. You will therefore replace your hair several times during your lifetime. In view of this, it is only natural that we lose 30 - 90 hairs daily. It is possible though that such hair loss can increase over the years. If you lose more than 90 - 100 hairs a day, it is vital to encouage healthy growth by taking Pil-Food, an oral hair product, which supplies the essential nutrients necessary for the synthesis of hair. Save Money: our flat rate shipping charges are a set amount per order, so adding extra items to an order will reduce the shipping cost per item. We regret that due to some recent advice received we are no longer able to supply shipments to addresses in the USA and Canada. We are very sorry to have to make this change but had no alternative. _______________________________________________________________ Academy Consumer Products Limited, trading as Academy Health and Academy Consumer 14 High Street, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1BN, United Kingdom. Telephone 0044-(0)845-370-3203 , Fax 0044-(0)845-370-3204 VAT No. 742 7198 16 - Company Reg. 3729868 _________________________________________________________________________ Please note: we regret we cannot guarantee delivery times as they are outside of our control. We ship using Royal Mail 1st Class (within UK) and Airmail (outside UK). Information contained in this site concerning products and health conditions is provided solely for general interest. It is based on published literature and manufacturers' information available at the time the product was listed by Academy Consumer and does not represent the views of Academy Consumer Products Limited. Although every effort is made to keep these details up to date, manufacturers' changes of specification may, in some cases, not yet have been notified to Academy Consumer. Academy Consumer assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss (direct, indirect or consequential) which may arise from reliance on information contained in the contents of these pages or in respect of any error or omission. Always read, and follow, the manufacturer's detailed information and directions which accompany the product. Purchasers should discuss with their doctor if they have any doubt concerning the treatment they are considering selecting. Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should consult their doctor before taking any health product. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST - ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.