The foot detox pad stems from the detoxification and cleansing end of alternative medicine. The varied producers of these pads claim that, as you sleep with these patches stuck to the soles of your feet, the detox pads will draw out the toxins, parasites and heavy metals in your body, allowing you to feel healthier and cleansed in the morning. With no scientific evidence supporting or opposing the effectiveness of foot detox pads, you may want to consult your doctor or wait for decisive research before using this cleansing method.
Ingredients
The main ingredients in detox foot pads are wood vinegar, bamboo vinegar and tourmaline. The wood vinegar supposedly absorbs and sterilizes toxins as well as fights swelling and minor pain. Bamboo vinegar is supposed to remove unnecessary waste trapped in your body. Tourmaline, a mineral, uses its energy help stabilize your nervous system as well as cleanse and invigorate the body. Other ingredients in the pads vary according to the manufacturer.
Claims
Manufacturers of foot detox pads hold several claims about what the products can do. The most major claim is that these foot pads will remove toxins and heavy metals from your body. Some manufacturers also claim that the pads will help reduce blood pressure, treat depression and help with weight loss. Other manufacturers claim the pads will help the immune system, clean the lymphatic system, ease arthritis pain and improve sleep quality.
Challenges
Experts in the medical field are skeptical about the effectiveness of these pads. Doctors emphasize that your skin is not physiologically designed to release heavy metal toxins, and also stress that your lymphatic and immune systems don't just push their toxins out through the soles of your feet. The Federal Trade Commission is one of the biggest skeptics of foot detox pads; the FTC has filed charges against several distributors for deceptive advertising.
Side Effects
Just as there is scientific evidence supporting the claims of detox pad manufacturers, there is also no research on the side effects of using these pads. Your most likely side effect will stem from an allergy to the pad's ingredients; if you are considering using foot detox pads, be sure to read the packaging to determine what, other than wood vinegar, bamboo vinegar, and tourmaline, may be put in the pads.
Reviews
There have been no published reviews or trials of foot detox pads; the only reviews you will find are individual experiences posted on the Internet in product forums or in response to product advertisements and criticisms. You can use these experiences as groundwork in making a purchasing decision, but remember that the Internet is a place where anybody can say anything, regardless of fact. If you are considering using these pads, consult with your doctor first.
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