An ionic foot bath is a high-tech ionic water detoxification system that claims to draw out toxins and other impurities from your body. It is believed that toxins are negatively charged and the way the foot detox claims to work is by creating a positive charge when your feet are submerged in the water with the addition of sodium (table salt). What manufacturers of these systems understand is that your feet have tiny holes and the device draws out the toxins through these holes via the process of osmosis. According to device developers, using an ionic foot bath daily can help energize you and aid your body to flush out toxins.
Step 1
Rinse the basin that you will use for your feet with dish washing liquid and water. Set aside the basin to dry. Avoid wiping with paper towels and cloth to prevent them from sticking to the array module.
Step 2
Connect all the cords to the main control unit. If your ionic foot machine is battery operated, turn on the unit and make sure your battery is capable of lasting one hour. Most detox units will blink when batteries need replacing.
Step 3
Fill the basin you will use to submerge your feet with clean water.
Step 4
Submerge the array module into the water-filled basin.
Step 5
Wash your feet to get rid of any dirt and skin oils. These substances can interfere with the ionization process.
Step 6
Remove every metal object on your body. This include belts, jewelry, watches and cell phones. The metals from these objects can interfere with the ionization process.
Step 7
Turn on the main control unit and set the timer for one hour. All foot machines have a built-in timer in the control panel.
Step 8
Sit on a chair and submerge your feet into the basin. Add 1 tbsp. of salt to the water and swish your feet around slowly. The salt will help enhance the ionization process. You will see the water change colors. These colors correspond to the area of your body being detoxified. Read the color interpretation chart that came with your ionic foot bath to find out what part of your body is being detoxified.
Step 9
Wash your feet after the timer rings. Continue to use the device daily for the next one or two weeks, no more than twice a day.
Things You'll Need
- Ionic foot detox machine
- dish washing liquid
- Basin
- Salt
References
- "Detox Yourself: Feel the Difference in 7 Days;" Jane Scrivner; 2007
- "The Weekend Weight-Loss Plan: Detox, Shape Up and Feel Fabulous;" Suzi Grant; 2006
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