Ionic Foot Bath

This is not medical advice, but rather a platform for sharing my experiences on my healing journey!!!!

       Ionic Foot Baths were not anything new to me. I have had a machine of my own for many years. To be honest I was not the most consistent in doing them, but I enjoyed seeing what came out when I did slow down long enough to do a treatment. Once I found out that I was battling something big going on in my body, I immediately started doing foot baths every other day. I knew my body needed help eliminating harmful toxins and pollutants.

       Depending on your specific condition(s) and environmental exposures, you may observe the following colors during your treatment.

• Yellow-Green: Indicates detoxification of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract and/or female prostate area.
• Orange: Indicates detoxification of the joints or arteries, may be an indication of arthritis, gout, neuropathy or pleurisy (inflammation of the tissues that line the lungs and chest cavity).
• Brown: Indicates detoxification of the liver, lungs, tobacco or cellular debris; often seen in people who smoke or have been exposed to heavy second-hand smoke or another air pollutant.
• Dark Green or Black: Indicates detoxification of the gallbladder or liver; may be associated with gallstones, acid reflux, a weak immune system or nausea.
• Red Flecks: Typically a sign of blood clot materials; may also be associated with arterial blockage, bruising, hypertension or cold hands/feet.
• White Foam: Indicates detoxification of the lymphatic system or lymph nodes; may be an indication of a menstrual disorder, tender lymph nodes or clogged skin caused by an allergy.
• Black Flecks: Indicates detoxification of heavy metals; other symptoms of toxicity may include chronic fatigue or memory problems.

       The picture shown in this blog was from last week. My body is still very much releasing toxins, even with this being about my 50^th treatment.  I know to some the picture is gross, but to me it reminds me how rewarding it is to see our bodies respond given the right tools. I mainly see Orange, Brown, White Foam and Black Flecks. The black flecks are really crazy to see because it almost looks like glitter specks in my bath water when I pour it out. Each person’s foot bath can look different. Some baths are really thick and full of multiple colors, while others are thinner and not very colorful.

       Nearly everyone can benefit from an ionic foot bath, except for those with open sores or an infection on their feet. The body is built to detoxify on its own, but we are constantly bombarded with toxins and this is a way to assist the body in detoxifying. Ionic foot baths offer several benefits. Improve lymph circulation, relieve migraines and headaches, improve skin conditions, increase energy levels, improve sleep, promotes relaxation, strengthen the immune system, relieve muscle/joint pain and swelling.

       So, you ask how does it work? An ionic foot bath combines water, salt and a small electrical current to produce charged ionic energy that helps promote detoxification. During the treatment the water in the bath changes color. This color change is caused by the oxidation of the metal plates in the bath reacting with solutes in the water as toxins release from the body. Over the next 24-48 hours, toxins continue to flush out of the body naturally through the lymphatic system and excretory system.

       Your feet are one of the most sensitive places on your body. Your feet have more than 7,200 nerve endings and 2,000 eccrine sweat glands. At the same time, several veins and arteries cross path in your feet. All of these factors make your feet a natural gateway of your body.

       No matter how clean you are or eat, everyone has toxins in their body. From the food we eat, products we put on our body, products we use in our home and the air we breathe, toxins surround us. If you live and breathe, it’s virtually impossible not to have toxins in your body.