Just by breathing, you may be doing damage to your body everyday. The environment is filled with chemicals and agents that are damaging to your body. Ion detoxification claims to be a way to rid the body of those toxins to make you look and feel healthy and rejuvenated.
What it is
Ion detoxification is an external detoxification method that is said to pull the toxins out of the body through the feet. According to HomemadeBodyCleanse.com, it is an extremely relaxing way to detox your body. Over time, our body is exposed to harmful free radicals which cause cellular damage. These free radicals cause you to feel sluggish, and lower your resistance to disease. Ion detoxification is marketed as a safe and non-invasive way to rid yourself of these free radicals and restore balance in the body.
How it Works
According to TheHerbDoctor.org, the feet are placed in warm water. The ion generator can be placed in the water or in the hands. The generator energizes the water with ions. The ions travel through the body and attach themselves to toxic substances. The toxins, now charged to be attracted to the highly-charged ion field in the water, escape the body through the skin by the process of osmosis.
Benefits
There are many benefits to ion detox. People suffering from blood pressure, and joint pain reported drastic relief, according to HomemadeBodyCleanse.com. Many people also report higher levels of energy. Skin problems have cleared up as well. Rashes, dark circles, and blotchy complexions are sometimes caused by toxins. Removing these toxins through ion detox allows the skin to clear up and restore its balance. Improved clarity and allergy relief have also been reported.
Skepticism
While many product websites boast rave reviews, medical professionals are not sold on the idea of this detoxification method. Dr. Stephen Barrett of DeviceWatch.org debunks these claims by saying that positive and negative ions cannot "resonate" throughout the body and that the skin does not have the ability to excrete toxins. "Real detoxification of foreign substances takes place in the liver, which modifies their chemical structure so they can be excreted by the kidneys which filter them from the blood into the urine, " he says. So before you pay for an expensive Ion detox device, you might want to do some research, and check with your own health-care provider.
Other Alternative Detox Methods
InnerSpa.org offers several other alternative detoxification methods. One such method is called ear candling. A cone-shaped device is placed into the ear warmed with a flame. This removes wax and toxins giving clients relief from allergy and sinus symptoms. Contour mineral wraps are also a way of detoxing. Popular among celebrities, these wraps reduce waste between fat cells and not only make you feel healthier, but reduce inches around your waist, arms, and legs.
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