Ionic Foot Detoxification Therapy

What is it?

Ionic foot detox therapy is a safe and gentle process that oxygenates cells and improves energy flow in the body. This process breaks up stagnation – like other natural therapies such as chiropractic and acupuncture treatment – which helps the body heal itself naturally and release toxins that are stored in our organs and tissues. As believed in Traditional Chinese Medicine and reflexology, our feet are connected to all parts of the body and are natural channels through which the body eliminates toxins.  

How does it work?

Treatment involves soaking your feet for 30 minutes in hot water with an electric ion generator. A wrist band that connects to the generator is also worn to help circulate electricity throughout the entire body. Electrically charged water molecules supply oxygen to all the cells in the body which neutralizes free radicals and helps strengthen the immune system. After the first 10 minutes, the water will slowly begin to change color and fill with particles and residue.

The process is gentle, non-invasive and relaxing. To get the maximum benefit, treatments should be done once a week for two months for an initial full body cleanse. Frequency will depend on your toxic load and tolerance. After the initial cleanse, regular foot baths are recommended once a month for on-going detoxification and balance.

What type of machine do you use?

There are many different ion generators on the market ranging anywhere from a few hundred dollars to over $3,000. I believe the Pure Life Ion Cleanse machine is one of the best out there for a reasonable price. This machine includes a wrist band while many of the cheaper models do not, and this significantly improves efficacy as it enables the electrical vibrations to travel throughout the entire body. The Pure Life product has met CE and UL approval standards for safety and quality assurance, and it is also the only ion foot cleanse product available with a life time warranty. For more information, go to purelife.citymax.com.  

What are the benefits?

• Increase energy flow
  • Soaking the feet in electrically charged water molecules supplies oxygen to all cells in the body which neutralizes free radicals and helps restore balance.  
     
• Fight free radicals
  • When cells lose electrons they become positively charged which enables them to absorb toxins. Free radicals cause oxidation and lead to inflammation, weakened immune system and eventually disease. Antioxidants (through diet & nutrition) and eliminating toxins help fight oxidation and free radicals.     
     
• Reduce inflammation
  • Inflammation and disease have vibrational frequencies that are incompatible with healthy cells, therefore disrupting the cell’s natural oscillation and polarity. Healthy, balanced cells help fight inflammation.
     
• Stimulate organs to eliminate toxins
  • Neutralizing cells in the body increases energy and movement in our organs which helps stimulate the elimination of toxins including heavy metals (mercury, lead, aluminum etc.), chemicals, drugs, alcohol, and other pollutants.  
     
• Reduce acidity and alkalinize pH
  • Many holistic and naturopathic health professionals agree that the more acidic our internal environment, the more susceptible we are to poor health and disease. Most of us eat many acid forming foods and not enough alkalinizing foods. Eliminating toxins reduces acidity and helps balance pH.

According to Bob McCauley, author of The Miraculous Properties of Ionized Water Hydrating, Alkalinizing and Oxygenating are the best antioxidant and anti-aging practices we can do to support our health.

Visit his website at www.watershed.net for more information on ionized water.

Who should avoid foot bath treatments?

If you have any of the following conditions, ionic foot baths are not recommended.

• Diabetes – discuss with your doctor first

• Pregnancy

• Major organ transplant

• Pacemaker or heart defibrillator

• History of seizures or epilepsy