Ionic Detox Foot Bath

 Did you know that there are more than 2000 sweat glands and 4000 pores in your feet? It’s no wonder that detoxifying foot-baths have been used in Eastern traditions for thousands of years! 

In fact, this system of healing was also used by the Romans in conjunction with public baths to draw impurities out of the body through the processes of osmosis and diffusion. 

While the use of ionization in a detox foot bath is relatively new, the technique itself is based on ancient and well-respected methods that are still practiced today. And, when combined with ionization, the detoxification effects can happen more quickly and be even more dramatic.

 The process of an ionic detox foot bath is actually quite simple. We start by filling a tub with warm water. Salt is added to the warm water to improve conductivity. Then we place an array into the tub to produce a gentle electrical current.

This direct current breaks the water into positively charged hydrogen ions and oxygen gas, or negatively charged hydroxide ions and hydrogen gas, depending on the settings we choose.

When the machine is turned on, the patient might notice a slight tingling sensation in the feet. That’s because our bodies are made of water and electrolytes, and they allow the current to travel through the body. This current causes the tingling sensation as it works like a catalyst to boost the body’s own natural detoxifying abilities.

By the end of a half hour session, the water changes color. The color change is caused by the oxidation of the metal plates in the array and the ions reacting with solutes in the water.

An ionic foot detox is more effective than other foot detox modalities because the electrical current actually travels throughout the body and stimulates lasting detoxification effects. Other modalities offer similar relaxation benefits, but the effects don’t last, and they can only remove toxins close to the surface of the skin.

The primary benefit of an ionic detox foot bath or a series of them is that it enhances the body’s own natural detoxification abilities. This allows the body to remove heavy metals and other toxic elements from the body more efficiently. 

Assisting the body’s natural detoxification process results in:

• A stronger immune system
• A reduction in chronic pain and inflammation
• Less allergy symptoms 
• Increased energy and focus
• Enhanced lymphatic drainage
• Better sleep
• Fewer headaches and migraines
• Improved circulation and heart health
• An overall feeling of relaxation and improved mood
• Stress relief
• Blood sugar regulation
• Improved digestion and nutrient absorption 

• Have a pacemaker or other electronic implements
• Take medication for hypertension
• Have had an organ transplant
• Have epilepsy
• Are pregnant or nursing
• Have open wounds on your feet
• Are a child under 8 years old
• Are a hemophiliac or taking blood thinners
• Are currently undergoing any form of radiation or chemotherapy