MORROCCO METHOD Q&A

QUESTIONS REGARDING HAIR CARE

The information below is from Morrocco Method:

"Zen Detox is formulated to benefit people of all ages and hair of all conditions. It promotes hair growth by detoxing the hair follicles/root, oil glands and scalp.

This unique multi-purpose formula is a very gentle Spa Detox to lift heavy metals and other toxins from the scalp and oil glands, and cleanse hair follicles.

There are TWO main things for good health: To get the toxins OUT and to BUILD the immune system.

Morrocco Method Zen Detox has been uniquely created to assist in removing the causes, not just the symptoms of disease. Our Zen Detox features Clays, which have been chosen over hundreds of clays for the most consistent results. An imported Volcanic Ash is added along with the synergistically tested formulas of spices and herbs.

For cancer patients or prevention, and those with a compromised immune system, Zen Detox is an ideal product to include safely with other forms of treatment and will assist greatly in detoxifying chemical residuals. Zen Detox is also wonderful for people who live in hard water locations, as well as swimmers or gym members who use chlorinated pools and incur a toxic buildup of water treatment chemicals.

There are over 70,000 chemicals being used in commercial production in the U.S. Medical researcher, Alan Levine, M.D. believes that, "the vast increase of chemicals in our environment, foods and medicines has greatly altered the body's ability to rid itself of toxins." The immune system provides for our first, second and third lines of defense against everyday germs, viruses and bacteria.

Our therapy assists in detoxing Mercury which is now associated with over 200 diseases. Mercury is especially associated with neurological and behavioral disruptions including depression, allergies, food sensitivities and chronic illness.

Morrocco Method Zen Detox is a therapeutic method to assist in detoxing accumulated chemicals from synthetic shampoos, conditioners, styling products, coloring agents, perms, hair relaxers, and Sodium Laurel Sulfate. There are 38 different names for SLS including DEA, TEA, MEA and Cocomide, a synthetic so-called coconut oil.

There are a wide variety of toxic exposures, including environmental and industrial pollution, toxic water and air.

All of these chemicals and pollutants are stored in the body, in our glands and immune system.

Over a period of time the body cannot naturally detox and the toxic build up causes diseases and can be carcinogenic. Our herbs and spices enhancing this unique formula help eliminate the chemicals, heavy metals and often carcinogenic exposures of daily living. Although immunity can decline with age, more often the weakening of the immune system is due to long term exposure to toxins. The role of the immune system is immense - from fighting viruses and germs, to coping with debilitating autoimmune diseases and cancer."

HOW DO YOU USE ZEN DETOX?
Morrocco Method has prepared these notes on how to use their detox therapy:
"For best results use a wooden spoon and a wooden or glass bowl for mixing. Take 1/3 of the packet and slowly add natural water until it becomes a thick creamy consistency. As all clays are alive this will let the clays recharge themselves back to their own life force. If you have mixed more than you need, allow the remaining product to dry out, then add water when you are ready for the next treatment. It will keep indefinitely at room temperature. Do not refrigerate!

Prepare a hot bath, light candles, play meditation music, and simply relax and soak. While hair is dry, in the bath or before entering, massage the formula into the scalp and hair, using the entire amount. Although formulated specifically for the scalp, this holistic product can safely be in contact with the skin of your face, neck and hands. Leave the detox formula on from 15 to 45 minutes depending on how you adjust. When ready, wet your hands and massage deep into the hair and scalp, loosening the hair and allowing air to uplift the detox therapy and helping it penetrate deeper into the hair follicles and scalp. For your first treatment leave the detox on for 15 to 30 minutes. The next week try 30 to 45 minutes. On the third week treatment try 30 to 60 minutes. As the formula lifts the toxins from your hair and scalp and reaches the blood circulating below the skin, more toxins begin to be lifted away, resulting in a pleasant sensation of increased clarity in the brain.

When your time is up, simply submerge your head into the bathtub water and massage the formula out of your hair and scalp. You may wish to shower before leaving the tub.

Using the detox in the evening just before going to bed can be the most relaxing time of the day, sending you into a restful sleep. This formula will be good for three treatments for normal length hair. For long, thick hair, use half this package per treatment for a two week treatment."

HOW DO YOU SHAMPOO HAIR?
First, its important to choose the right shampoo for your hair and scalp type. While there are no hard and fast rules for shampooing your hair, one thing is certain: proper scalp hygiene is as critical to luxurious hair as oral hygiene is to healthy teeth. Your scalp is like the soil in a garden. If it is kept clean and uncontaminated, nourished with nutrients and well irrigated through proper blood circulation, the hair growing in it will flourish and thrive. It is wise to avoid shampoos containing berries, tomatoes, guava, etc. These fruits and vegetable derivatives plug up pores, dry out hair, and disturb the pH balance of the scalp and the natural texture of your hair. It is also wise to use the Nose test. Trust your sense of smell. It is very reliable. If the shampoo has no synthetic scent, and smells wholesome and appealing, it is very likely a good shampoo for you; but it may not necessarily be good for your friend. There is no single shampoo that can be recommended for everyone!  Avoid commercial shampoos that contain artificial colors, scents and detergents that dry and damage the hair, and often clog the follicle openings rather than cleanse the scalp. Detergents and color additives leave a coating on the hair. Artificial scents dry the hair shafts, damaging them and making them brittle. Chemical additives also dry and plug up the scalp, disturbing its natural pH balance, causing dandruff, itchiness, premature hair thinning and significant, eventual hair loss.

Ideally, your shampooing regimen should contain three or more shampoos that are rotated regularly. Over a period of time, the scalp and hair can become resistant and immune to a single shampoo, upsetting the alkaline pH balance. Regularly alternating shampoos helps to keep the hair and scalp receptive and responsive, insuring a thorough cleansing and nourishing every time they are used.

The question of should we shampoo everyday is often asked. The truth is, while some say it is best to do that everyday, others insist that daily shampooing dries and damages the hair. There is a common sense rule to follow to help you clear this up. Observe your hair and decide for yourself how often you need to shampoo it! Some people are comfortable shampooing their hair twice a day. For others, once a day is to much. Remember, shampoo also depletes the natural oils on the hair and scalp, and for some, it could be to drying. For many, shampooing every other day maintains a healthier chemical balance of both scalp and hair, and is more desirable. For those who brush their hair often and correctly, consistently in fact, have extended their shampooing regimen to every three or four days. All of these regimens can be effective for you. As long as your new growth of hair is maintaining its luster, health and vitality, the regimen you are working is right for you.

Should you follow the instructions to wash, rinse out and repeat? There is value in this recommendation. A perfect shampoo is achieved in two parts. The first, cleanses hair and scalp of dirt, dead cells and dust, which you would otherwise massage back into the hair, scalp and follicle openings if you shampooed only once. This clogging debris could retard new hair growth and severely damage the oil glands, upsetting the natural fall-out and reproductive cycles of your hair.

The second shampooing and massage of your clean hair and scalp stimulates the flow of blood to the scalp and opens the hair follicles, allowing the blood vessels to feed each root, bulb and hair shaft, nourishing the entire follicle and activating the sebaceous glands. This ensures the proper lubrication and distribution of your own natural oils to the entire scalp and hair shafts. A natural coating of oil is vital to the maintenance of a healthy scalp and hair. It keeps the outer layer of hair lubricated and prevents drying, which is the excessive evaporation of moisture. When rinsing from the second shampoo, choose to use cool water. Towel dry hair and scalp thoroughly. Your hair is now ready to be brushed and styled.

The information above came from Morrocco Method!

HOW DO YOU GET RID OF BUILD UP ON HAIR?
According to the book, Herbal Medicine, you can use apple cider vinegar rinse water to cleanse hair of soap.  But we also have the Morrocco Method Apple Cider Vinegar that may work as well.