Detox Ion Foot Bath

How is an ionic foot detox supposed to work?

An ionic foot detox is said to work by pulling the toxins out of your body through your feet. Take, for example, the popular foot detox bath IonCleanse. Advertised as a safe and relaxing way to clear out the body, the ionizing machine works to ionize the foot bath water.

This process is said to give the hydrogen in the water a positive charge. The positive charge is said to attract the negatively charged toxins in your body. The ions in the foot bath water supposedly hold a charge that enables them bind to any heavy metals and toxins in your body, similar to how a magnet works. This allows the toxins to be pulled out through the bottoms of your feet.

Who should consider a foot detox?

Most everyone, except for those with open sores or an infection on their feet, can benefit from the relaxation that a warm foot soak can provide. That said, it isn’t necessary to purchase an expensive foot detox product.

Instead, use Epsom salts, with or without a foot detox product, in a foot bath, to refresh and clean the feet.

Foot soaks can be a wonderful way to relax after a hard day or to help revive circulation in the feet. They may also be beneficial if you’re experiencing athlete’s foot.

(Healthline.com)

Claimed benefits of a foot detox

Believers in the wellness system say the ionically charged water gives them… well, a real supercharge to power through daily life. Touted benefits among various foot detox purveyors include:

• Increased energy.
• Clearer thinking.
• A boosted immune system.
• Improved sleep.
• Fewer aches and pains.

• Are there risks with doing a foot detox?

  Other than damage to your bank account balance, there’s really no harm in trying a foot detox for most people, says Dr. Todorov. There are, however, some exceptions. You should avoid a foot detox bath if you have:
  • Open sores on your feet.
  • A pacemaker or other implanted electrical device.
  • Diabetic neuropathy.
  Many foot detox systems also advise against use by children or those who are pregnant.