Ionic Foot Bath - Foot Detox

Ionic foot bath or foot detox helps you purify your body. It is the treatment that can re-balance & re-energize your bio-energy through your foot. Ionic foot spa treatment is the only foot spa with both positive and negative ions. It depends on hydro-therapy that rebalances and amplifies your energy field, enabling the body to detoxify and heal.

An ion is a charged atom or molecule that has gained or lost an electron, thus creating an electro-magnetic field capable of neutralizing oppositely charged particles such as toxins in the human body. The ions produced by the ionic spa creates a gentle vibration that aids the release of unwanted toxin particles through the pores on the sole of the foot.

There are over 2,000 pores on each foot. This causes the body to become more alkaline and flush out the positively charged acidic wastes. Makers of ionic foot bath claim it helps in reducing pain, alleviating arthritis, gout, eczema, Candida, hormonal imbalances, nerve disorders, osteoarthritis, etc.

Ion producing technology has been around for several decades, but the secret to its successful use in body detoxification is the production of positive and negative ions in the same treatment.

This method consists in placing the feet in a 'foot spa' of warm water, which houses the 'detox unit'. A sophisticated mechanism causes ionization of the water, which can help re-balance Electromagnetic forces in the body. The water allegedly changes color due to the release of toxic substances through the pores of the feet.

As the water is salted, some suspect the foot detox machines are simply alternating current and direct current transformers, attached to ferrous electrodes that corrode to generate rust when used to electrolyze the saline water in the foot bath, hence the darkening color of the water.

The Aqua Chi Ion Hydrotherapy device is a portable foot bath that is said to amplify the body's ability to heal as a result of a special bio-electronic bio-electric charge. The process is also called a detox foot bath.

The device resonates in the water producing negative ions which are supposed to be similar to those found in natural hot springs. Exposure to this field through the feet is intended to re-balance the energy meridians of the body.

Ionic foot detox is a form of cleansing where toxins are drawn out of the body through the pores of the feet by a group of atoms carrying a positive or negative charge. This is as a result of gaining or losing one or more electrons called an ion.

This effects whether or not the body will remain in a healthy state. These ions will charge, energize and rebalance the cells within your body and help release toxins in the water.

It normally contain natural ingredients, which are supposed to stimulate acupuncture points on the soles of the feet through the combined action of 'wood-bamboo vinegar', 'far infrared' and 'minus ion' emissions.

This stimulation results in the breakdown of water and waste molecules, freeing blockages in the circulatory and lymphatic systems, and allowing blood to flow more freely. Toxic material and deposits are transferred into the patches and are visible when you remove the patch.

The use of a foot spa is also very therapeutic as it cleanses and relaxes at the same time. If a person comes home after a hard day's work they may appreciate a relaxing soak in a foot spa before they settle on the couch to relax.

The best recommended temperature for the foot spa is around 40-42 °C and for 10-25 minutes. One can indulge in foot spa as many times they want during the day.

Whatever method is used, always makes sure that the feet are completely dry and continue with a relaxing massage of both feet. This will ensure that:

• The person begins to relax.
• The feet are warmed.

• Circulation is increased.
• Muscles and ligaments are loosened.
• The person becomes accustomed to your touch.
• Areas of hard skin are softened with the addition of a cream or oil.

The Procedure

• Ensure the person is positioned comfortably.
• Ensure you are positioned comfortably so that your own energy flow is not impeded.
• Prepare the person's feet.

• Use relaxing massage techniques on both feet.
• Cover the person's left foot.
• Start on the person's right foot working the reflex points of each system in the body and then continue working on the left foot.

The idea for ionic foot bath came from the Japanese 'footbath' or 'Ashiyu'. The Ashiyu involves soaking of feet in shallow hot springs. This causes the feet to become warm and in turn, the body turns warm too. This helps relax the body and the natural minerals in the spring helped heal the body aches and pains.

Thus, you will find Japanese manufacturers that claim these foot baths helps release fatigue and stress illness like poor blood circulation, dry skin, bruises, insomnia, headaches, stiff neck, shoulders, etc.

You too can try the ionic foot bath with minerals and herbs to relieve stress and fatigue. The detox foot spa machines usually contain electrodes that conduct low electric current through the water after adding salt to water.

These products may not be able to cure, prevent or treat any disease or medical condition. Therefore, use them with relaxation and energizing ability in mind. Always refer to your doctor's recommendations before trying out anything new.