Ion Detoxification – Does It Work?
Posted by healthylivingtoday on February 21, 2008
Ion Detoxification is a process wherein a person immerses their feet in a Ion Detox foot bath of warm water while the Ion generator produces millions of positive and negative ions. These Ions flow through the body and then are supposed to attach themselves to oppositely charged toxins and draw them out of the body through the soles of the feet. Hmmmmm.
While I am a big believer in the benefits of detoxification (having personally experienced them), I have to admit that I have not yet tried one of these Ionic Foot Baths nor the detox pads for the soles the feet (however these are one my list – as soon as I finish the Master Cleanse).
I have heard from a colonic therapist, who has many years experience in the alternative health field, that she has witnessed the results of the detox foot pads herself and through many of her clients – and this even with regular colon cleansing and a very clean organic diet.
It seems to me that if the detox foot pads are able to pull heavy metals and other toxins out through the feet, then it stands to reason that the Ion Detox Foot Bath could produce the same results through a different modality. The process reminds me a little of a magnet, and we all know that magnets have been used as a healing tool for thousands of years. As far as I am concerned – anything that pulls the toxins out of our bodies and helps them to function as they are supposed to is a great thing.
My question to you is: have any of you tried either the Ion Detox Foot Bath or the Detox Foot Pads? What was your experience with them? Did you feel that you received better results from one than the other? Please leave any comments you would like to make below!
Teresa said
I would like the answer to your question also. A friend said he tried the detox foot bath and it worked for him. He felt light-headed and they had him replenish his system with pedialyte and vitamins before he could leave.
I’ve spent hours researching this therapy on the internet but found more sites saying it was a hoax and fraud than an honest medical treatment.
What is the verdict? If it were a true medical treatment, wouldn’t a medical doctor be advertising and selling the service?
Debra said
Yes, I have tired both.
The Ionic Detoxification works. After it is done I feel very relaxed, sleep better, have more energy. I have also used the pads. I don’t feel the same from them as I do the foot detox. You can also use the pads on aches and pains. You apply the patch to the area that is hurting it pulls detoxins away from the area. You won’t see stuff on the pad once you pull it off as you will see when pulling them from your feet. I use both. Someone once said get the issues out of your tissues.
Vivian said
I have been very tired and fatigued for months now . not wanting to do anything. Yesterday I had my first Ionic foot detox. I was out of bed by 7 am, had my housework done before 11 am. I feel so much more relaxed and not as fatigued as before. I plan on trying them for awhile and see . To anyone that would like to know I got mine through a Chiropractor. I feel a Chiropractor who is licensed must know if they work or not and I did talk to people in the office that has used them as well.
charmari said
Hi everyone,
Iwish to confirm some excellent results use the foot bath ion detoxification. We have in people with chronic diseases like arthritis, high blood pressure, none specific body aches. All report improved energy, pain and an improvement in their quality of life. I can connect you to an excellent source of the equipment. The process works!!
Patty said
A friend told us about the ion detox foot bath. My husband is a sevear diabetic and was having touble regulating his diabeties. Twice I have had to call paramedics because his blood sugars would drop below 20 at night. We were constantly changing his medication dosage. He was doubtful, I was hopeful.
After 4 treatments he has more energy, his blood sugar is stablizing. His face does not looked “stressed” any longer and he is now a firm believer. We are anxious for his next doctor’s appointment to see what his blood work reports show.
I to have been using the foot bath and while I did not have his health problems, I feel more relaxed. But I am still having problems with psorias which I had hoped it would help. But I intend to continue to use it to see if it will help.
Pam said
HI, I bought a bath for my home and it is wonderful,I used it on my daughter in law and she was so toxic that it made her eyes turn red and swell. But we did it again and she is lots better now.I had it to high I think. But I would say everyone use it.
Lynn said
The detox foot baths do work. I have suffered from high blood pressure, arthirits, stress etc. for years. While having my detox I sipped on a tropical drink called “Original LIMU,” which is a super nutient supplement which replenishes the body after the detox. If interested you can visit discoverlimu.com/liquidpearl.
As soon as I had my foot detoxed and sipped on the LIMU I was so relaxed, I had this euphoric feeling come over me. I felt like I was 20 years old again. I honestly feel that I have a second chance on life.
Lynda said
I’ve personally had six ionic foot detox sessions at my chiropractor’s office. The night following my first, a small black patch appeared on my arm overnight with slight reddening around it. It felt rough to the touch, but was sufficiently under the skin that I could not remove it. Following my 2nd detox session, the small patch was close enough to the top of the skin that I could remove it with my fingernail. It appeared to be a very small fragment of metal. I cannot find any real science to substantiate the effectiveness of these machines, but I plan to purchase one. I believe there is some basis for their effectiveness, although most is anectdotal in nature.
Crystal said
Good Morning to All,
I actually work for the 3rd company the ever manufactured these ionic footbbaths, they are awesome. We have actually just release a brand new one of a kind footbath with rife frequencies plus the detox. The rife frequencies offer a variety of settings from cancer, fibromylagia, arthritis, relaxation, pathogens, parasites, schumann and the original Bio-Cleanse detox. If you would like more info on these units please let me know. cccrogers@blomand.net
Jacob said
lol – you guys also probably subscribe to UFO monthly, the Loch Ness Digest, and are voting for Obama.
rochesterchiro said
Of course they don’t work. I posted an article about Detox Foot Baths a while back.
Pedro said
I have been sick for about 1 month since I inhaled paint solvent for several days. First I had severe sore throat, general weakness, disnea, and cough. Then came the neurological symptoms with heavyness in both legs, eye problems to adjust to light, vertigo, delutions while going to sleep, memory loss. I read about heavy metal intoxication and all symptoms fitted in, so I went to a ion foot bath detox. I felt better from the first session. So, I don´t believe in this thing but… it works! By the way, before the ion foot bath I had gone through several detox natural treatments, Homeopathy and acupuncture with results.
Quinn said
I believe that this is a scam. I just saw one today (didn’t take one, that’s why I said ‘believe’ and not ‘know’) and from what I saw, it’s simply a piece of metal in water that’s splicing the H2O molecules into H and O2. The O2 would then combine with the iron or steel that’s on the piece of metal in the water and turn to rust, thus the brown color. The other colors (purble, blue, red, etc) would form because the salt molecules would bond with the Hydrogen and make different substances, with different colors. It makes sense, it’s fake. For all you believers, I have no idea what made you better, but it definitely wasn’t a footbath with a piece of metal in it.
David said
Hi all – I have tried several ion cleanse sessions and I can say without a doubt that it works wonders. I am no scientist or anything but I can tell you that I am a hockey player and a construction worker who was plagued with chronic back pain and fatigue for years; I gained some weight and was really unmotivated to do anything. That’s when my wife (god bless her!) recommended I try one of the ion cleansing foot baths. I was pretty skeptical but the next day after my first session I felt more energetic and had less pain in my knees and back. I had a few more sessions until I decided it was time we bought our own and we have never looked back. I would recommend though that if you are going to purchase one for the home (or a spa or whatever) that you do your homework! There are a lot of scams out there – we purchased ours from a Canadian company <a href=”http://www.hl4y.com”<www.hl4y.com…pretty good deal and we saved shipping buying online.
I’m happier at work, I’m back at on the ice…life is good. I just wish the Leafs were playing better!
David said
Hi all – I have tried several ion cleanse sessions and I can say without a doubt that it works wonders. I am no scientist or anything but I can tell you that I am a hockey player and a construction worker who was plagued with chronic back pain and fatigue for years; I gained some weight and was really unmotivated to do anything. That’s when my wife (god bless her!) recommended I try one of the ion cleansing foot baths. I was pretty skeptical but the next day after my first session I felt more energetic and had less pain in my knees and back. I had a few more sessions until I decided it was time we bought our own and we have never looked back. I would recommend though that if you are going to purchase one for the home (or a spa or whatever) that you do your homework! There are a lot of scams out there – we purchased ours from a Canadian company http://www.hl4y.com…pretty good deal and we saved shipping buying online.
I’m happier at work, I’m back at on the ice…life is good. I just wish the Leafs were playing better!
Foot Bath Spa said
Excellent information on this site, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn.
Deomari said
Hi, i have been in a car accident 8 years ago and my knee was hurt very bad. I had no feeling in my knee and it was swolen. The doctors said that no operation will help me. I tried the ionic detox food spa a few times and quess what, i started to have feeling in my leg and i had more energy.
I don`t know how it works but it does. To all the people that say that this machine is fraud, makes me wonder if they have really tried it
Craig said
Hi,
Well, these machines are what brought back my mothers health about 6 years ago. To make the story short, she had chronic fatigue and was very depressed. For my mother being completely active and doing everything possible for us kids to laying on the couch…we knew something was wrong with her. She went from doctor to doctor for over a year. They all kept telling her, nothing was wrong with her. After getting a hair analysis done, she was told she was full of heavy metals. These machines pulled the heavy metals from her body and brought her back to her old self. Our whole family was amazed and wanted to share the Ionization technology with anyone and everyone possible. We have now been selling these machines for about 5 years. Over the last 5 years, there have been so many people that have benefitted from the Ionization process. I know some people find it hard to believe that toxins can be pulled from the body…I was the biggest skeptic at first too. However, we don’t always need to know exactly how things work, as long as it works. I use our 3 in 1 FIT System on a regular basis and will continue to use it to help pull the toxins and prevent diseases in my body. You can choose to believe or not believe in it, that is up to you. I strongly suggest if you do have health issue(s), consider trying 10 sessions and see how you feel. Even if you don’t have a health issue, do 10 sessions and see how you feel. Make sure you are using a quality machine!
Our tag line is, “The Greatest Wealth is Health!” If you don’t have your health, you don’t have much. Take care!
Craig
Craig said
Sorry, I jus noticed the website did not show up. Incase anyone was interested in learning more or getting their own machine go to http://www.hl4y.com.
Kathy said
I am just not sure about these machines. I thought they did work and was very impressed until my husband, the curious electrician, decided to detox a piece of paper towel(!) and got a magnificent resulting bath of all the same muck we get when we use it.
Does this mean that the detox has nothing to do with what happens to the water or does it mean it is a hoax?
Kathy said
Regarding above comment I would love to hear of others experience.
Tracey said
I have had 3 sessions of the ion footbath detox now and although the water changed colour, I really don’t feel any different. I did wonder about the rust theory, but I watched a few people having the treatment done and the water did go different colours dependant on the person having the treatment, some went black and thick very quickly, so how is this explained?? On the 3 sessions that I have so far the water has been a different colour each time again how is this explained. I am having these treaments once a week at the moment to see if it will improve my health, I guess I will have to wait and see, I am not convinced either way at the moment, I still have an open mind.
Craig said
I would like to make a comment about the response above. First, we know the water will change colour without feet in the water. If there are no feet in the water, the ionization has no where to go but work on the water…attacking the minerals, chlorine, masking agents and toxins. If there are feet in the water 20-40% of the colour change comes from the water and 60-80% comes from the body. If you use true distilled water (0 parts/million) and run with no feet there will only be a bit of colour change. We have to remember the colours in the water are great, but another great benefit is that we are increasing the amount of hydrogen peroxide our bodies produce to help kill foreign objects in our body. This is just one form of detoxification and could help you lead a healthier life. If you are wanting to live a healthy lifestyle you must detoxify the body, fuel your body with the proper healthy foods and excercise on a regular basis. If you do all three you can’t help but feel better.
M said
Unfortunately, while lots of people swear by ionic footbath detoxifications, I offer up the suggestion that it’s simply a placebo effect. Scrolling down through these replies, sure there are lots of people who say they’re great, but you can bet that most of them are people who work for companies trying to sell them.
Please consider this logically — it doesn’t make sense. Do you really think you have chunks of heavy metals just sitting in your body, and that they could really be pulled through your internal organs, muscles, skin, out to the surface — and painlessly, at that — by “ionised” water? Honestly, people. And as far as the water changing colour because it’s pulling toxins out of particular organs, through our feet…. please point me towards the supporting science that explains how ionisation does that one.
People who find this works are getting better because they believe they’re getting better, not because it’s actually physically healing them in any way.
johnny herndon said
Hi, just had a treatment at chiro office yesterday. felt no differently, maybe worse, have a cold! but having an inquiring mind, the girl ahead of me on her 9th foot detox n as many weeks had chocolate brown muddy water after 30 minutes, so did I, I asked the doc why she was so toxic if this thing worked, he said it takes time or treatments for the body to be able to dump toxins, so she is just now getting into it, after 9 out of 10 rounds??? anyway my first visit, and my wifes, right afterward were virtually idential to patient X after 9??? anywy I watched the gizmo in the water on both mine and wifes and the color crud boiled out of unit’s plates in the water, not out of the bottom of our feet????? im here on the web to get answers, and thought I would contribute. ps PLACEBO effect is often huge, some researchers will give you up to 50% or more success rate on all manner of conditions due to placebo alone. What we believe is huge! I believe I am a much better man for the whitehouse than our current marxist! JH
Jessica said
I thought it might be a hoax too, when I saw it done at a state fair, because the color of the water was the same for everyone doing it. My husband and I tried it, both hooked up to the same machine at the same time (two could do it at once) and I quickly saw that the results and color of the water was very different for both of us. The color of his water was consistent with his medical issues, and mine was consistent with my issues.
Yes, it can make you dizzy, but I felt it was a good thing overall. I am in the market to purchase a new machine.
Martin said
Changing the ionic charge in your body will often make you feel good for several hours,sometimes days, (it’s like breathing sea air, also heavily ionized)without detoxifying anything.You will often see the body contact placed at the interior of the wrist,on the acupuncture point 6HC, used to promote joy and settle the stomach.Secondly, for those suffering from long term pain, there is a neural cycle of pain production that has to be broken, be it by treatment, hypnotic suggestion, placebo or footbath.
So the machines may be working in a manner totally different from that claimed…
Personally,(and i work in alternative health)i do not think that the list of contra-indications is well documented,and i would not recommend it to people already suffering from skin problems as i have seen some people suffer aggravations.
It is quite surprising that womens nail polish remains in place despite such a hefty detoxifying process.
Otherwise it’s a great way to detoxify your wallet.
John said
This is a scam. See http://www.spaindex.com/Articles/IonicScam.htm
Betty said
The ion foot bath is NOT A SCAM. It works very well. I’ve had 2 treatments and I feel much better. I had a bad bout with acid reflux a few years ago. I finally had acid reflux surgery, gall bladder removal, hernia surgery. That took care of the immediate problem but
my liver did not function properly, leading to high triglycerides. My doctor prescribed RX
for this but it was bad for my liver so I finally stopped going. I tried to control it with
diet, but when I was introduced to the ion bath, I thought what the heck? If it works good.
If it don’t, I’m no worse off. It made me feel wonderful. My triglyceride levels are lower.
I don’t feel the almost raw pains in my abdominal area. My overall color and circulation are better. Don’t call it a HOAX. It works and I’m thankful for this option. It also works well for people who are getting off hard drugs. We have several young people who are
being detoxed and they look, feel and act amazingly better. I will read the article noted above, but I can tell you the detox ion foot treatmnet has been wonderful. I will continue.
T said
I’ve used the foot bath with these conditions…
80% distilled water, 20% tap water, approx 1 tbsp sea salt. Weight change of the “ionic” water element new and after 5 treatments, negligible. Same result over 5 treatments (2x 1 hour treatments). Lots of brown scum and brown water which has been collected and waiting testing. Going to try 80% distilled and 20% filtered/reverse osmosis water next time.
Could everyone please post their start/water conditions, ionic element weight, # of treatments, and any other variables that could be helpful? Has anyone had their post treatment water tested?
Lizbeth said
I have been researching about ionizing detoxification and it’s very difficult to find a well documented answer in regard of if the ionic detoxification really works or not. I tried the footbath machine once and I believe it works. I was having a very annoying hip pain at the time of my first and only session and the pain was gone for about 3 month after the session. I am planning on buying an ionic footbath machine since I am convinced that the one single session alleviated my pain. Also, I found a report that can vouch for in part that ionic detoxification is a great alternative to assist the body’s natural ability to purge itself of toxins. Check this link out: http://www.ahrfoundation.org/dlfiles/study_results.pdf
Nicole said
hi,
Ive had my first foot bath and was also quite freaked out by what i saw in the water. The girl next to me had had 3 and her water was alot clearer than mine. Im going to go for another 3 sessions at the end of the week. I really do feel alot calmer and less fatigued. I usually have a 1 -2 hour nap every afternoon and since the detox i have not felt that urge to nap!! amazing for me!! will keep you posted!! Im going to go with “it can’t hurt” so why not. Im also coming off anti-depressants after 10 years so right now I need all the help I can get….
Joel said
I’d like to hear from the “scientific” types explain why the Chinese herbal patches work. No iron plates,no splitting of atoms or molecules of anything.
I dont really think it fair for anybody in the business to post here as it cant be considered objective. Nor do I believe folks who have not tried it should post as its just one’s opinion. This forum is to report your experiences, ordinary folk who have used it to address certain health issues.
Yes, folks like me with life threatening issues will mostly try anything I guess, but my opinions on forum participation stand. Whether its a placebo effect or not, I wanna hear if it works to positively address their particular health issues. If it stands to improve our quality of life or extend it a while, we should be free to pursure that without harrassment.
While its a free country and such, I wish you would bow out of participating. There are lots of other forums to corrupt. Thanx.
I have emphezema, and smoked for 40 years. Anybody out there finds it helps with quitting smoking or ability to breath? Thanx again.
Joel said
From Alaska Wellness mag pulled from internet – nice explanation of how and why it might work…
Ionic Detoxification Baths
by Sandra Talt
Put simply, you feel great, sleep better, have more energy
and an improved outlook on life.
Ionic detoxification baths are a pleasant, non-invasive way for most people to detoxify the body. A computer program runs varying amounts of positive or negative current through a water bath. All you do is put your feet into the water and relax for 20 to 30 minutes.
While you are relaxing, the water will start to change color, and in a short while, you will see sediment accumulating. Believe it or not, this sediment and discoloration is coming out of your body! How is it so? The negative and positive ions attract toxins, and pull them out of you via osmosis. That is, when the water has a higher negative charge than your body tissues, positive ions will be pulled out of you and into the water. This is good, because heavy metal toxins have a positive charge, and this is a very effective way of cleansing yourself from heavy metal and other toxins. After a few minutes, the polarity switches to positive, and negatively charged toxins will be pulled from your body.
Different people produce different colors and sediments. With repeated treatments, you will see different colors and sediments coming from yourself. Sometimes an oily residue also appears on the water.
The benefits of this type of footbath include detoxification, stimulation and balancing of the body’s energy meridians, and increased cellular metabolic rates and ATP production. ATP is a natural body chemical that extracts energy from your food and makes it available for numerous physiologic functions in the body. Put simply, you feel great, sleep better, have more energy and an improved outlook on life. In addition, aches, pains, and other conditions may be greatly alleviated. If you see the sludge that this treatment produces, you will have no doubt about the effectiveness of this modality!
Certainly, some color and sedimentation appears in the water without a person’s feet in the footbath. However, comparisons show there is a remarkable difference in the colors and sediments seen in the water after treatment of just water, and water and feet! To learn more, visit the website http://www.4ebr.com to view comparison lab testing.
You can have your sediment tested locally by SGS Labs, 200 W. Potter Dr., 562-2343. They can test for metals, petroleum-based substances, and volatiles such as benzene, toululene and xylene. One sample I had tested validated that there was a high amount of lead in the footbath water after the detox footbath. This was important to the client because he had worked at Red Dog Mine, and had high exposure to lead and zinc. Other testing options are before and after hair analysis and blood testing, to track changes in your toxin levels.
Ionic baths are contra-indicated for people with pacemakers or other electrical devices implanted in the body, people with transplants or on medications that regulate heart rate, or leave you at serious risk if the blood level of the medication drops due to detoxification. This might include medication for seizures, phychotropic drugs, and others. If you are pregnant or lactating, I believe it is best to forego serious detoxification, including ionic baths, since any form of detoxification will leave some toxins stirred up in your body, and toxins can cross the placenta and harm a developing baby, and cross into breast milk. People who are in weakened condition may need to use shorter time in the footbath.
Most people who try the ionic detox baths feel better. Why not try it for yourself!
christy said
The ion foot baths work for me. The first time I had it done at a chiropractor’s office, my feet felt lighter, like it somehow decreased the pull of gravity. I have had one in my home for the past year and a half, I use it on a monthly basis. It gives me relief from a bunion, the bunion actually goes down in size. I donate blood on a regular basis, my blood is now a (-CMV) which is a really clean blood suitable for premature babies and people who have auto-immune disorders. In my opinion, the machine is a success for me. I have shared it with different people and the water colors vary with each person.
Betty said
I know it is helping me. Feb. was diagnoised with Parkinson. I was exposed to alot of chemical in my work. After 5 treatments…went back to my neuro dr. in august. he was amazed. you aren’t suppose to get better with PD…slowly get worse. Well I am so much better.
mark r said
People you have to just try it! Find a chiro or other holistic practitioner in your area. A single treatment is cheap, and there are some chiros who will let you have the first session free. Myself? Ive got degenerative disc disease (13 levels), was in constant pain, and suffered for 17 years with chronic fatigue. JUst one treatment ONE!!! and I literally felt 20 years younger, had energy, my back pain was significantly reduced. Anyone who says these dont work simply hasnt tried it. THEY WORK!!!!!
Patrick said
Ion detox does not work, everyone who has tried it has been scammed and will obviously want to say that it worked because they do not want to feel stupid because they shelled out a ton of money. Also, people expect to feel better after doing it, therefore they have already helped themselves(not the ionic footbath) to feel better, then after doing the foot bath they say that the foot bath helped them when in reality there is no empirical evidence supporting the baths, they also want to think that it helped them because of course they payed money for it and if it doesnt work or if they feel like it doesnt work then again they will feel like they are stupid.
oswald said
I can just say the machine worked wonders for me. After one session only I felt alot better than I have been feeling for the past 30 years. Iwant to purchase my own, a cheap one.Can someone give me guide how to purchase one.
believer said
I was a sceptic before and after getting my foot detoxed. My mother wanted me to get it done at her salon and she paid for it so i just got it done. Later that day I had energy to clean and organize that I hadn’t had in over a year after having a difficult pregnancy and recently giving birth 4 months ago. Then, the next day I still had energy to paint our new house and move furniture up and down stairs. What other explanation could there be? I willbe getting another one in a few weeks!
SGarrison said
Just check with REAL doctors. ANY type of Reflexology refreshes. But it is impossible to absorb Ions through the feet and have them come OUT of you to be trapped in water! If this was true what are Dialysis machines for? How many thousands the medical industry is wasting on Millions of people who need their blood cleaned! Keith Richards must have been exstaic at this find! Get a clue people!