Detox experts believe that the feet are excellent exit points for toxins and other wastes, since there are thousands of pores in our feet. Detoxing the feet causes the toxins to be pulled downward from head to toe, and eventually expelled out of the body.

Using an ionic detox foot spa, the treatment is a very simple one. First, you immerse both feet into a tub of water with dissolved salt. The tub can be attached to or have a built-in electrode which is plugged into a wall outlet. The electrode is immersed in the water and provides a weak current of electricity, to weak to be felt by the feet. After several minutes to an hour of immersion, the water will eventually change color from clear to murky brown. According to those who follow this procedure, the toxins that were pulled out of the body appear as dirt in the water. Some say that the color of the water, which can be dark green to deep brown can determine the current health state of the individual. Afterwards, a foot massage can be given.

Since we’re discussing the feet, there are other alternative treatments to detoxification aside from the ionic foot bath. The detox foot patch is an alternative that was discovered in Japan. It also follows the same principle that the feet are exit channels for toxins that are being pulled downward from the body. You simply apply the white foot patch or pad to the soles of your feet, and wear it the whole day, even while walking and working. After a few hours, the foot patch will turn from white to dark brown, indicating that toxins have been removed from the body.

You can purchase a set of twenty foot patches at around $20 per box. This is an affordable option, but it may require you to wear and change patches several times in a day or the week. Again, there are still no exact scientific claims about this treatment. However, there are no reported harmful side effects either, so it is safe for everyday use.

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