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What Is Foot Bath Detoxification?
In essence, foot bath detox – also known as ionized water detoxification, ionic foot cleanse, detox foot cleanse and other similar terms – is the process of detoxing your body by pulling toxins from various organs of your body, through the sweat glands of your feet. The feet have the largest concentration of pores in the entire body, at 2000 per foot.
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Hmmm. Really?
During my first Detox Foot Spa experience I stared at my feet as various disgusting colors began to cloud the water. Eeeeewwww! The longer I sat there, the darker it got and weird foam started gathering on top of the water. I experienced a mixture of skepticism, fascination while becoming more grossed out by the second. The water changes colors, textures and particles appears. Water change indicate certain detoxed aspects of the body (see chart below). The practitioner began to explain. Several things she mentioned were areas of health I've had issues with, so I was intrigued and cautiously optimistic. Oh, and I had a parasite or two in my water! I kid you not. Better in the water than in me!
Where The Color Comes From
There is no color from the toxins as they initially come through the pores of your feet.
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The color primarily appears due to the chemical reaction that occurs as the toxins enter the ionic field.
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Secondarily, a small amount of color is generated from the chemical reaction between the array and the minerals and contents in the water.
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It may appear that the color is simply coming from the array, but the moment feet are removed from the water, color is no longer generated. I have heard of some machines that produce color whether or not feet are immersed, but I tested the machine I own and it only emits color when my feet are in the water.
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But was it for real?
Well, I went home and did some research. I didn't want to be a part of anything I did not believe in or understand. I felt particularly inclined to do some homework.
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While I certainly found the skeptics who claim the machine is a scam. I found testimonial after testimonial of individuals positively responding. I knew better than to trust them since most natural health practices have their fair share of critics.
I have a decent knowledge of physiology, osmosis, ions and research methodology. I dug passed the nay-sayers and found enough info to support the machine does improve the health of a person's body over time. But...is hard to prove because there is NO accurate way to measure those pesky "toxins".
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Benefits Of An Ion Foot Cleanse
The results vary for everyone and those with obvious health concerns, who have done several detox sessions have the best testimonies. However, many people have reported improvement in the following areas:
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Ph balance, which is the corner stone of optimal health
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Joint, Muscle and Other Pain
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Arthritis
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Fibromyalgia
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Headaches and Migraines
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Energy
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Mental Clarify and Memory
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Circulation and Stamina
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Better Sleep
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Stress and Depression
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Inflammation
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PMS, Tension and Menstrual Cramps
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Sexual Health
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Wrinkles
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Acne
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Rashes
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Arthritis, Gout, Edema and Other Inflammatory Conditions
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Blood Pressure
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Cholesterol Levels
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Metabolism and Weight Loss
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Ph Test Offers Proof
An overly acidic body, which most of us have these days, causes a host of physical ailments. Removing toxins helps balance the body, which is why one of the best ways to scientifically "see" that the ion foot cleanse works is to test saliva with a Ph test strip before and after a detox. I have often seen Ph levels improve after just one session, and more with concurring sessions.
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Why We Need To Detoxify
The world we live in today is full of toxins that invade our bodies everyday. These include:
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Air that is Polluted
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Water full of Chemicals
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Vegetables Laden with Pesticides
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Meat and Dairy from Hormone-Injected Cows
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Meat and Eggs from Hormone-Injected Chickens
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Mercury Poisoning from Fish
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Fumes from Household Cleaners, Paint, New Carpet and many other Toxins in the Home
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Skin Care Products with Toxic Ingredients that Leach into our Skin
See the Blissful Miss Best Natural Product Lists for safe and natural products
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The Body's Five Detox Organs
A foot bath detox provides detoxification through the body's five detox organs.
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Liver
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Lungs
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Lymphatic
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Colon
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Skin
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What The Colors Represent
The colors are indicative of what areas of your body you may be detoxing. The areas that are most toxic will detoxify first.
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Brown - Liver, Tobacco, Cellular Debris
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Black - Also liver, but not seen until after several detox sessions
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Orange - Joints
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Dark Green - Gallbladder
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Yellow Green - Kidney, Bladder, Urinary Tract, Female Reproductive System or Male Prostate
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Reddish Green - Kidney
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Reddish Brown Flecks - Cardiovascular
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Black Flecks - Heavy Metals
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White Foam - Lymphatic
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Large White Bubbles - Mucous / Allergy By-Product
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White Cheese Particles - Fungal By-Product
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Yellowish Cheese Particles - Yeast / Candida
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Little Creatures - Parasites Yes! many people detox these little guys!
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