Herbal Magic Diet and hair loss

CoderGal

So my sister has been complaining that her hair's been falling out. She's never had this problem before, her stress levels haven't changed, and she later mentioned it's since she started the herbal magic diet. Has anyone else experienced this?

I then stumbled upon this link and saw several comments about losing hair (Watch the video...it's...scary.):
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2010/magic_in_a_bottle/main.html

The staff pressured and pressured me to buy more product, I refused, and they totally lost interest in me. ITS ALL ABOUT SALES!!! When my hair started falling out and my teeth started to disintegrate (literally) I consulted my Dr. who told me I was not getting enough calories or proper nutrients, and to get off the program immediately! It also always bothered me that they never promote exercise with the program, huh??? Excellent piece CBC!!!

One of Herbal Magic's practices is to have well known media personnel on the program doing "progress updates" on local radio stations. I was one of those clients so the money was not an issue for me as the program and mandatory supplements were "promoed". I was pressured on a regular basis to purchase other products. I was successful on the program losing 136 lbs and the staff were very supportive. before I was to go on maintenance the weight mysteriously started to go up again. I had not changed anything, was still following the program to the letter but the weight continued to come back. The staff totally lost interest in me. Side effects from being on the program included hair loss and tooth decay. Every person I know who successfully did the whole program has also successfully gained back almost every pound lost.

I then googled and found this:
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/blog/2010/02/questioning-the-magic-at-herbal-magic.html

Yes, I lost almost 40 pounds, but also lost 30% of my hair and my teeth, previously beautiful and healthy, began to crumble. I am a someone who always cares for my appearance, and these side effects have been devastating. If you must 'do' HM, please, please consider the best bone health/calcium supplements you can afford while on the program. In sharing my story, I met a woman who worked at a centre, apparently hair loss is very common in those who follow the program, yet according to this woman, most people are not too concerned about the side effects, and are just happy to be shedding pounds!

ironanimal

Ahhhh, you gotta love scam marketing.