Ionic cleansing, or ionic foot bath, purports to remove toxins and other impurities in your body through the soles of your feet. Marketers of early ionic cleansing devices such as the Aqua Detox, an apparatus used in spas and sold to private consumers in the U.K. in the early 2000s, claimed the apparatus produced a frequency of positive and negative ions, which resonates through the body, stimulating your cells and rebalancing energy. Marketers of other ionic cleansing foot bath apparatuses, and practitioners that use them, claim that the devices remove pinworms, parasites, mucous, nicotine and even heavy metals. Purportedly, those who receive ionic cleansing experience better mental clarity and increased energy after treatments.Ionic cleansing utilizes a foot bath apparatus that includes a bowl you fill with saltwater and electrodes contained inside that delivers a low-level electric current during treatment. You place your feet in the foot bath for around 30 minutes. The water in the bowl eventually turns the color of rust and develops a marked sludge on top. Those being treated believe that the water changes color because of the toxins being released through their feet.The ion cleansing machine is used on the feet. Why the feet? The foot contains the most pores per square inch, therefore allowing the most effective penetration of the body. The machine uses a process called osmosis and moves particles from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.Through the ionic foot detox, negative ions run through the body, collecting toxic substances and neutralizing positive charges. This process removes free radicals from the system and helps the body reach an alkaline level. When the water begins changing color, you will know it’s working.If the water color turns yellow/green, that means the kidney, bladder, and/or urinary tract are detoxifying.
Orange means the joints are detoxifying.
Brown means tobacco and cellular debris are leaving the body, detoxifying the liver.
A dark green color represents detoxification of the gallbladder.
A white foam means the lymphatic system is detoxifying.
White cheesy particles show yeast leaving the body.
Black flecks mean heavy metals are leaving the body.
The ion cleansing foot detox is both safe and effective. The machine has multiple safety features and runs on a low voltage. Other than possibly being tired immediately and a slight headache right after the treatment, there are no side effects, and the benefits will begin to be felt within the next day or two.The success of these treatments has been proven (and can be proven) through urine pH tests as well as measuring blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Generally, the treatment frequency for individuals under the age of 65 years is every other day for 14 treatments. After the 14 treatments, take a 3 week break to allow your body to rest from the detoxing. If you are over 65 years old, you should enjoy the treatment every 3 days for 14 treatments. Again, take a 3 week break after the treatments.Some holistic practitioners may recommend that you do this once a week for 5 weeks instead or every other day or 3, depending on your body type.
Yes! Most people can benefit from an ionic detox. It is especially good for those suffering from gastrointestinal disorders, skin conditions, fungal or yeast infections, and cancer. The ionic detox is contraindicated for those who have a pacemaker and open sores or lesions on his/her feet. People with Diabetes Type I should use this therapy with precaution. The benefit of this form of detox is that it is, “gentle and safe, and not compromising because it bypasses the gastro-intestinal system,” Christine said. The detox also works well when accompanied with acupuncture, to stimulate blood flow, in treating peripheral neuropathy.The best time to detox for people who are not suffering from a specific ailment is during the transitional seasons: Spring and Fall.Dr. Stephen Barrett, co-founder of the National Council Against Health Fraud, describes ionic cleansing devices as medically useless, and reminds potential consumers that actual detoxification occurs in the liver, which modifies foreign substances so they can be processed by the kidneys. However, the concept of removing toxins through the feet may have one benefit. A similar expose of detox foot pads — adhesive devices that purported to remove toxins through the feet — by ABC’s “20/20” in April 2008 indicates that some people may feel better after treatments simply because they expected they would.All in All,Using an ionic foot detox machine is a safe and effective way to detoxify the body. It is especially ideal for those suffering from cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, yeast infections, and/or skin conditions. The efficacy of this detox has been proved by numerous people, including myself, and there are essentially no side effects.
