Ionic Foot Detoxification
How Toxic is Your Body?
Everyday we are bombarded by chemicals and pollutants, in our homes, work places and every day surroundings. We absorb these toxins through our skin, the food and water we consume and the air we breathe. Our bodies become burdened by these toxins when we are unable to flush them from our cells. Our immune systems become compromised , making us more susceptible to diseases, inflammation and pain.
It is believed that the average person carries over 5 pounds of toxins in their cells. Diseases or conditions such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, drug addition, and brain fog may be due to toxic overload.
The Enviornmental Protection Agency estimates that we are regularly exposed to over 20,000 chemicals in our environment which our bodies cannot metabolize. These poisons travel to our liver for detoxification however when our liver is overloaded and unable to properly detox them, the toxins are then stored in other cells in our body.
The Toxic Buildup Test
For every “Yes” answer to the following questions, give yourself 1 point.
Do you experience brain fog, lack of concentration or poor memory?
Do you eat fast foods, pre-packaged, or fried foods on a regular basis?
Do you drink coffee, sodas, or energy drinks during the day to “get yourself going?”
Do you experience fatigue or low energy during the day?
Do you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco?
Do you have less than 1 or 2 bowel movements per day?
Do you feel sleepy, bloated or gassy after meals?
ARe you overweight and do you rarely exercise?
Do you experience yeast or fungal infections?
Do you have continuous pain or swelling in your feet, ankles, knees or pain in your shoulders and arms?
Do you take two or more prescription medications on a regular basis?
Do you take prescription sedatives or stimulants?
Do you live in a large city, near a freeway or factories (smog, petroleum exhaust or chemical factories)?
Do you use flouride toothpaste or drink flouridated/chlorinated water?
Do you experience mental hughs or lows, crying, or exhaustion for no reason?
Do you have bad breath or excessive body odor?
Do you have food allergies or skin break-outs (rashes, sores, or boils)?
Are you showing signs of prematire aging (sun spots, hair loss, wrinkles or sagging skin, and itchy or dry skin)?
Do you have itchy or running eyes, itchy ears or ears that have a discharge?Have you worked in a toxic environment (exposure to chemical fumes, sprays, paints or plastics)?
Do you use hairspray, perfumes, cosmetics, deoderants with aluminum chlorohyrdrate, or nail polish with butyl acetate, ethyl acetate or formaldehyde?
Have you ever lived downwind from a chemical or manufacturing company?
Do you take more than one day per month from work due to sickness?
Do you suffer with sinus issues, hay fever or a runny nose on a regular basis? How about canker sores or gagging to cough up heavy mucus?
Do you suffer from pain in your joints or muscles? Do you feel like you have the flu without having a fever?
Is your skin oily? Do you get ingrown hairs and skin rashes?
Do you have a household pet or work around animals?
Do you use strong chemicals in your home (disinfectants, oven or drain cleaners, furniture polish, floor wax, window cleaners, bleaches?
Have you had your yard or home sprayed for insects in the past or recently?
Do you have overstuffed furniture, tobacco smoke, mothballs, incense or varnish in your home or office?
Have you noticed any negative changes in youe health lately due to a move into a new residence?
Do you eat lots of non organic fruits and vegetables?
What Does Your Number Mean?
If you answered "Yes" to 6-12 of these questions:
It indicates that you have toxins stored in your body from everyday living or from your work environment.
If you answered "Yes to 13 or more of these questions:
It indicates that you have heavy toxins stored in your body from everydsy living or from unknown chemicals or poisons accumulated from your work environment over the years.
Health Benefits of Ionic Detoxification:
Inactivate viruses, bacteria, yeast and fungus
Purify blood and lymph
Stimulate and strengthen the immune system
Reduce inflammation, pain, stiffness and fluid retention
Increase oxygen in the body
Improve sleep
Eliminate brain fog
Rejuvenate and energize your whole body
Eliminate brain fog
Dissipate fatty tumors
Quicken recovery time from disease or injury
Help clear skin
Assist with weight loss
How Do Our Bodies Detox?
Our bodies detox through the normal elimination processes. These are cleaned out through our kidneys, liver, skin, bowel eliminations and breath. Your body will always try to expel toxins through the normal elimination processes. When your body is unable to flush the toxins out naturally, our immune system becomes compromised, making us more suspectible to diseases, aches and pains.
Like a backed up sink, our cells can get backed up, so it needs to be flushed in order to work properly.
The IonizeMe foot detoxification machine works by electrolyzing the waterinto positive and negative ions using an array placed in the tub of water.. One of the byproducts “hydrogen anion” then is able to pass through the 4000 large pours we have in our feet. and into the circulatory and lymphatic systems and throughout the body.
Negative hydrogen ions arec onsidered to be one of the strongest antioxidants with a high reduction potential. Once the toxins are neutralized, they are moreeasily removed out of the cells through osmosis.
Why Does the Water Change Color?
We start by adding regular warm tap water to the tub, we immerse your feet in the tub while the array is doing the work by electrolyzing water into negative and positive ions. During the ionic detox session, himalayan sea salt is added and dissolving in the water all while you sit back and relax! The combination of the electrolytic reaction involving the array, salt, water, minerals and impurities changes the water to a brown/orange color. The water is further affected by the oils being released from the sebaceous glands, dead skin cells and your own acidity/alkalinity.
Although the industry suggests there may be a correlation of the different color changes in the water that may indicate certain toxicity or accumulated toxins that are being released from your feet, the main focus is how you feel after a series of treatments.
Why the “IonizeMe Maxx Ionic Foot Detox Machine?”
All of the IonizeMe brand ionic detox machines are more powerful at ionizing the water than others on the market because they have a higher output voltage and current. A minimum of 13.6 volts of energy is required to free the electron from its ground state, thereby creating effective ionization that allows for saturation to occur.
When detoxing, you want a reputable, professional quality, effective system and IonizeMe is all of that, in addition to being made in the USA!
Contraindications: Ionic foot detox devices are not recommended for persons with pacemakers or other battery-operated implants, organ transplant recipients, sufferers of epileptic seizures, pregnant or nursing women. Persons with heart conditions should consult their physician prior to using the device. Persons taking prescription pain medication can have possible increased pain following use of such devices. Persons with autism or persons taking mental health medication should start with 15 minutes sessions. If you have any open wounds on your feet or ankles, allow them to heal prior to use.
FAQs
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There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to how often or how many detox sessions you should get.
My philosophy is go slow and listen to your body, but also keep in mind you want to feel better and rid your body of the burdensome toxin load. Then, you may want to entertain getting on a maintenance schedule to stay well.
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This too varies person to person, depending on your toxicity level.
Those with high levels of toxins may temporarily feel worse after beginning ionic detox. This is called a detox reaction/healing crises. After a few sessions, symptoms should improve.
Many people report increased energy, improved sleep, less pain and joint stiffness, improved digestion, decreased swelling, skin improvements, emotional balance, respiratory improvements, reduced weight, and in some cases reducing or getting off of some medication (under physician advisement)., and much more.
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Yes, there are several…in a 2018 controlled study with 19 participants, the therapy group who underwent ionic detox treatments 3 times per day for 1 month had a 48% decrease in glyphosphate (Roundup) in their urine samples, compared to a 14% decrease in the control group.
In a 2008 study by Center for Research Strategies, 31 participants underwent ionic detox 2 times per week for 12 weeks. The amount of aluminum and arsenic in their blood was measured before and after the 12 weeks. The average blood aluminum level decreased by 46% from 79.8ppb to 43.1ppb. The average bloood arsenic level decreased 24% from 4.6ppb to 3.5ppb.
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To get the most out of an ionic foot detox, it is suggested to take binders (activated charcoal capsules) to “mop up” the toxins and potentially reduce the detox reactions, as binders will act as a natural adsorbant agent and they help cleanse the digestive system.
Drinking plenty of clean water especially in the 48-72 hours after the session will aslo help as your body continues to detox for that period and the water facilitates flushing of the toxins.
Eat plenty of soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body and boost immunity. If you can’t get enough fiber from whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains, a fiber supplement can be taken.
Beneficial minerals can be depleted with ionic foot detoxification, therefore, it is important to take a good mineral supplement.
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Genreally speaking, yes but the duration of the detox session would be reduced to 15 minutes and some other adjustments (amperage) can be made so that the detox session is gentler on the person with a compromised system.
Scheduling
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