Foot Detoxification - What You Need To Know
There have been some amazing accounts from people that have used foot detoxification techniques to improve their health. This includes relief from general aches, sleeping soundly and a boost in energy. So what is the thinking behind these detox techniques and how can you get to share in the wonderful boost in health that others have experienced?
Detoxifying the body
The rationale behind body detoxification is not new. Having a sauna to 'sweat out' impurities has been a practice that has been going on for centuries. But what is new to the West is the use of the feet in this process. This is quite common in Japan and other areas of the Far East. Traditional medicine here believes that the feet are a reflection of all of the other organs in the body. Toxins can accumulate in the feet during the day and subsequently have a knock on effect to other body systems. Removing these toxins can improve the general health of the individual. There are 2 popular ways of achieving this: using an ionic foot spa and wearing foot detox patches.
Ionic foot detoxification
The first technique that is commonly employed is by using an ionic foot spa. A small electrical current is passed through the person who has their feet placed in a spa of warm water. This has the effect of drawing impurities, toxins and chemicals out of the pores of the skin. They are deposited in the water. It takes about 30 minutes and these spa units are available for home use.
Foot detoxification patches
These patches are worn on the feet at night and contain natural substances that draw impurities out of the pores of the skin. They are ideal for use by people that have a hectic lifestyle because they are really easy to use and don't take any time - in fact they work while you sleep. These patches are widely available online.