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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by lufkintravis
Yea, but what does it do, exactly...?
HeadOn is a homeopathic topical product intended for headache relief, produced by Miralus Healthcare. Although intended uses are not listed on the website or in the commercial spot, the purported purpose of the product is to assuage headaches after being applied directly to the forehead.
Chemical analysis has shown that the product consists almost entirely of wax. The two listed active ingredients, white bryony (a type of vine) and potassium dichromate, are diluted to .000001 PPM and 1 PPM respectively. This amount of dilution essentially leaves no trace of the active ingredients whatsoever, so the product is essentially a placebo.
Correspondence has been published with a statement from HeadOn Customer Service that "It works through the nerves."
The Better Business Bureau has asked Miralus Healthcare not to make claims that HeadOn cures headaches.
Miralus Healthcare claims that HeadOn is safe, so that,
"It can be used by anyone and as often as needed. There are no dosage restrictions or health risks associated with its use." HeadOn is manufactured in Chicago, while Miralus Healthcare has offices in Canada and Florida.


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