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Posted by Darrel (Toronto, Canada) on 03/01/2008
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Ionic Foot Detoxification Methods. I just bought one of these and then read Ted's email now i'm all confused. I emailed the guy that I bought the ionic spa from and told him what Ted said and he told me this:
You need to understand how the cellspa works. You think that the material in the water after the use of the cellspa means toxins. It is actually a mixing of the oxidation of the water and the toxins. While the array increases the oxidation of the water, at the same time, is where the electromagnetic circuit (body to water) closes.
You will need a microscope to find out the difference on the water contents after you use the cellspa, with your feet in the water, and without your feet on the water.
If you would check the water contents under the microscope when your feet were not placed in the water, you will find just water and water oxidation, no toxins at all.
If you would check the water contents under the microscope when your feet were placed in the water, you will find the same results, plus different kind of toxins derivated from your body cleanse, depending on your body physical condition.
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Posted by Darrel (Toronto, Canada) on 05/22/2008
Ionoic Foot Detoxification:
lol -- even the inventor says all these colour changes and foot detoxing is false. Her claim is that this basically stimulates the organs with electricity.
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Posted by James (Sedona, Arizona) on 09/27/2008
Well Darrel from Toronto... I went to the link of the person you said was the "inventor" - go to the article... she is a distributor, not an inventor. That makes me question your "scientific" information on this.
I suggest others do their research beyond these postings.
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Posted by Kaygee (Cobourg, Ontario) on 09/28/2011
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If the ionic foot bath is the electroydes creating the discoloration in the water... then how would you explain a friend of mine had small worms coming out of her feet while in the foot bath.
My husband and I have a ionic foot bath.
We use the same water, salt. His water is black/brown and mine will be yellow to orange, sometimes I get black/brown. He feels good or no difference in energy levels after, while I am drained for up to a week but I have a relieve in leg heaviness. Note that we do these baths one right after the other. We have noticed the chlorine smell.. But only when we have no sediments and the water is barely changed.... when this happens my energy is not drained.
My husband always has far more sediment in the water then I do... he is healthy and smaller than I am.
So what is happening for sure... I don't know but some people swear by it. Some say the colour of the water is not important but the ionizing in the body is what is promoting detox.
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Posted by Robyn (Melbourne, Australia) on 09/22/2012
Rachael, are you allowed to mention a brand. I've spent a house on treatments, supplements, home remedies. Im living in a car when Im not allowed in a car because Ive lost my licence. Because I cant go inside... there is new paint. Ive spent this last week looking, renting or buying it doesnt matter - everyone paints or recarpets. This is just 1 thing that has made me so sick. Ive spent my whole life looking for somewhere to live. Im so over it I cant tell you but Id give a foot detox machine a go. The patches I used on my feet always used to come off black. I know Im toxic but Ive been detoxing for years!! I just wish something would work.
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Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 09/22/2012
Hi Rachael, I can testify about the foot detox machine being very effective. I was introduced to it at a chiropractor's office several years ago at this point, and couldn't believe the difference I felt after a treatment. But, at $50 a pop, I was determined to find my own machine. There are very expensive ones but I spent about half a day scouring the internet and finally found one. It wasn't expensive at all (at least, relatively speaking! ) My entire family benefited from it. When one of us felt as if we were getting sick, in their feet would go and that would abate the oncoming illness immediately. It was so amazing, my dad ordered one, I had drs. order them from me, friends came over to use it and then would buy their own. I know there are many that doubt this but I have seen first hand how effective it is. And yes, if you don't believe in it, then don't try it. Here's to health, Lisa
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Posted by Robyn (Melbourne, Australia) on 09/22/2012
Lisa, can you mention brand? Can you tell me where to find your post with the link about supplements? I appreciate some are synthetic and a stressed body (like mine) could have trouble metabolising them. I am taking mostly what Ted suggests although I've read somewhere here that lysine can be hard on the liver. You say you don't take any supplements. I don't trust our food. Because I'm so toxic I've read detox or die. And there's a truck load of supplements she recommends.
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Posted by Robyn (Melbourne, Australia) on 09/24/2012
Wow! These are really expensive. Not only the electricity but the plastic they are made of could very well upset my body - dont like buying anything I cant smell first.. Been stung so many times. Do you have any other suggestions. Placing my feet in a bucket of himalayan salts? I dont understand how the ions work? Once Im on the computer because it electricutes me I go a bit brain dead.
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Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 09/25/2012
Robyn, if you can soak your feet in saltwater, it certainly helps. Dunno if it will do what a foot detox machine does, but it can only help. If you can tolerate it.
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Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 09/26/2012
Hi Robyn, Well, relatively speaking, after doing a lot of research on these, they are not that expensive. Although, when I first searched, it was about 6 years ago so perhaps, that has changed. Anyway, yes, this machine for you wouldn't work which is why I said I was aware you would most likely have issues with it. I think Mmsg's suggestion is a really great one although it would not do the same thing as the foot detox machine.
One other suggestion I have is to get the foot detox pads as those are very effective. I remember Timh would talk about using them often. I used them a long time ago after being introduced to them from my Asian massage therapist. They are common in Asian culture but I know they are available widely now. I used to get mine in Chinatown. Best to you Robyn. I know your path is difficult. Lisa
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Posted by Ray (San Diego, CA) on 02/08/2008
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Ok, as for ionic foot detox, I read all of your comments. The only issue I have is that I ran the machine without my feet in the water and nothing happenned? Just like you said, when my feet are in the water it turns into that rusty color. After using 6 or 7 times the rusty color slowly went away? Did I charge all the iron off the array? Why does the water stay clean when I don't put my feet in it? Is this thing for sure a suckers only device? Thanks....
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Posted by Tdc (Australia, Nsw, Sydney) on 06/24/2011
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Well I just purchased one of these ionic cleansers, and on 3 different people in the same day, different arays produced different items and colouring in water, did it again, and same people produced same colours different to other person. deffinately feeling better here, though terrible headaches after first time, and one of the other 2 people had joint aches, other no effect except pleasantly lighter, all of us felt tingling in first minute.
