But First, How Does it Work?
The ionizing machine works by electrolyzing the water into negative and positive ions by using an array that is placed into the tub of water. These small ions then pass through the 4,000 pores that are in the bottom of the feet.
Due to the small size of these ions, they are able to penetrate cell membranes and assist the cells in expelling trapped toxins through a process called osmosis.
This process is what causes the color change in the water due to mixing with oils that are released from the sebaceous glands, dead skin cells, and the user’s own alkalinity/acidity.
Although the body may release some toxins through the feet this isn’t the main mechanism of action for the foot detox. Once the toxins are released from the cells, the majority of them will be excreted by the body’s natural detox pathways through urination, defecation, perspiration, and respiration. If you would like to know more about this you can read more about it in another post here.
What Can it Help With?
Doing Ionic Foot Detoxes have many benefits. In today’s world there are so many toxins that our bodies are having a hard time keeping up with them. When this happens the toxins start to build up in our bodies and they cause inflammation which leads to disease. With these built-up toxins and inflammation our bodies have a very difficult time healing properly and staying healthy. This leads to our systems starting to malfunction and create disease. By detoxing with the Ionic Foot Detox you can experience the many benefits as listed here:
- Increase energy
- Reduce Stress
- Enhance immune system
- Assist in recovery time from injuries and surgeries
- Can relieve muscle pain and joint stiffness
- Improve sleep
- Remove heavy metals
- Remove blood clotting material
- Improve liver and kidney function
- Can improve blood pressure
- Can assist with hormonal imbalances
- Rid the body of excess candida
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Allergies
- Bags under eyes
- Depression/anxiety
- Skin issues and acne
- Weight loss
What Do the Color Changes in the Water Mean?
People often get confused about what an Ionic Foot Detox does. Many believe that it works by pulling toxins out of your body from your feet and that’s why the water changes color.
The water changes to an orange/brown color regardless of feet being present in the water. This is due to the chemical reaction of the water itself and the impurities present, the added salt and the metals in the array.
Due to this confusion, there are people who try to use this as a reason to debunk foot detoxing and say that it is a scam.
However, there are different colors that are observed when feet are present in the tub depending on the person and what is going on in their bodies.
As you can see in these two photos there is a very big difference in the colors and consistencies of the material in the water. The photo with the orange coloring only was done without feet in the water and this is the end result. The water turns orange to a light brown depending on the water used and the different impurities that may be present in different water used. The other photo, however, was a 30-minute session with feet in the water. You can see that there are multiple colors and what looks like a layer of fat and oils floating on the top.
Below you will find a chart to explain the different colors and material in the water.
So, What Does This All Really Mean?
When there is an ORANGE hue to the matter that floats on the surface of the water that could mean that the ionization is detoxing from joints and potentially reducing inflammation.
Toxins removed from the urinary tract, kidneys, prostate, and vaginal area produce a YELLOW TO A YELLOWISH GREEN coloring.
DARK BROWN TO BLACK indicates detoxification from the liver and cellular debris. These may also be common colors that a smoker would see in the water.
DARK GREEN water indicates the presence of gallbladder toxins. This color may also indicate having a cold or mucus build up. It may also indicate flu detoxification as the ions deactivate the viral illness and give a boost to the immune system.
WHITE coloring indicates the removal of issues connected to the lymphatic system, which is the system of passages that help the immune system distribute cells throughout the body.
WHITE PARTICLES that appear cheese-like or bubbles indicate problems with yeast that are being removed as well as removing toxins and irritants that result in multiple types of body/skin allergies.
RED coloring is the water, including red flecks, indicate removal of toxins associated with blood clotting and blood disorders, such as anemia.
Each Ionic detox will conclude with a layer of fat and waste/oil on top of the water that appears shiny or glass-like.
Bubbles surrounding the array are signs of digestive tract or intestinal build up or issues that are being cleansed and then the removed to aid in the digestion of foods and to better absorb nutrients.
If this sounds like something that interests you or something that you could benefit from why not treat yourself? Schedule an Ionic Foot Detox today and take back control of your health.
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