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Does Foot Detoxification Really Work?
Dr. Don Parkerson, Jr.
I must admit that I was very skeptical of the idea of
bodily toxins being removed through the feet.
I had heard from patients and other chiropractors how great this new
detox procedure was, but I had to research it for myself. This is what I found.
What is foot detoxification?
There are several different types of ionic foot
detoxification units. Their purpose is
to remove excessive and stored waste from the body. These wastes accumulate due to poor diet, external stressors, and a multitude of
environmental toxins.
The treatment works by sending energy
through your feet soaked in warm, clean water. The warm water causes the
pores of your feet to open, which allows toxins to release into the water. The color and consistency of the water then
changes and the theory is that certain color changes in the water correlate to
specific organs being detoxified.
Not all foot detoxifications are created alike
I
began my research by studying the various types of units that claim to detoxify
the body through the feet. There are
dozens of different machines, ranging from cheap home-use units to much higher
quality machines.
From
my research, 2 foot detoxification units stood out as being the safest, most
researched, and most effective. They
are:
1. Ion Cleanse – made by A.M.D. – www.amajordifference.com
2. EB Pro – made by Erchonia – www.erchonia.com
The
next step was to become a patient myself, and experience firsthand the effects
of a foot detoxification.
The doctor becomes a patient
To
test the units personally, I became a patient and made appointments with a
couple of local clinics. I experienced
both the Ion Cleanse and the EB Pro units.
Below
is a progression of an Ion Cleanse treatment that was done on me, using the AMD
Ion Cleanse machine.
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1st
– Before treatment - At the
start of the treatment, the tub contains only my feet, warm tap water, and a
small amount of ionized salt.
§
2nd – 10 minutes into treatment – you can see an orange coloring to the water, indicating that toxins
have been removed from my joints.
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3rd
– 20 minutes into treatment –
the water is a deeper orange, indicating continued detoxification of
joints. Starting to appear is a darker
brown color, indicating detoxification of my liver and the removal of excess
debris from cells.
§
4th
– 30 minutes – Treatment complete
– you now notice a yellowish center of the water, indicating detoxification of
my kidneys. Harder to see in this
picture are floating black flecks, which signifies the removal of heavy metals.
How do we know toxins are actually removed from the body?
Despite watching the obvious visual changes in the
water, I was still skeptical of just what exactly made up the distinct colors
and patterns. However, clinical research has proven this technique of
detoxification to be effective. One
particular research study stood out.
This clinical trial was performed to determine the
effectiveness of the Ion Cleanse treatment in removing heavy metals through the
feet of 9 study patients.
·
1st column - an average measurement of the metals present in the
water after a 30-minute Ion Cleanse session with water only (no feet). This indicates presence of metals in local
tap water.
·
2nd column - the amount of metals present in the water after a
30-minute Ion Cleanse session with both water and the patient’s feet.
·
3rd column - the percentage of increase in metals in the water
when the patients’ feet were added to the water. This indicates the amount of metals actually
pulled from the patients’ bodies.
|
Metal |
30 Min.
Ion Cleanse (ppb) |
30 Min.
Ion Cleanse on feet
and water (ppb) |
%
Increase of Detoxification |
|
Aluminum (Al) |
216.33 |
950.33 |
339% |
|
Antimony (Sb) |
1.09 |
2.48 |
128% |
|
Cadmium (Cd) |
5.55 |
12.15 |
119% |
|
Copper (Cu) |
363.66 |
3656.11 |
905% |
|
Iron (Fe) |
5,0645.66 |
13,8918.11 |
174% |
|
Lead (pb) |
2.45 |
8.16 |
233% |
|
Manganese (Mn) |
218.77 |
524.44 |
140% |
In other words, there was 233% more Lead, 339% more
Aluminum, and 905% more Copper measured in the water after an Ion Cleanse
treatment on the patients’ feet, as compared to an Ion Cleanse treatment on tap
water only.
The only logical conclusion from comparing column 1
and column 2 is that the increase in the amount of each metal could have only
come from the patients’ feet.
·
For a complete
list of the metals measured in this study,
CLICK HERE.
·
For a list of
common sources of metal and chemical toxicity, CLICK HERE.
After the treatment . . . the toxic water is only the beginning
One major effect of the Ion Cleanse treatment is
excitation of the cells of your body. This
causes the cells to perspire, or release more toxins over the next 24-48 hours
after treatment. Your body efficiently
eliminates these excess wastes via 3 body systems:
1.
urinary tract
2.
digestive system
3.
perspiration
Of the 3, increased urine output seems to be the most
notable after-effect from receiving an Ion Cleanse treatment. As such, increased water intake during and
after the treatment is required.
90% Bad – 10% Good
During the removal of toxins from your body, it is
inevitable that some vitamins and minerals will also be removed. Experts estimate that the Ion Cleanse
treatments extract:
·
90% bad – toxins
that need to be removed
·
10% good –
vitamins and minerals
A wise precaution is to increase your vitamin intake
after treatment. If you typically take
1-2 multi-vitamins per day, just take one extra multi in the 24 hours following
Ion Cleanse.
Is it safe?
The Ion Cleanse machine is the only ionic
foot detox unit of its kind to have passed FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) and CE (European Conformity) electrical safety standards.
However, there are some contraindications
for receiving this treatment. You should
NOT use the Ion Cleanse if you have
any of the following conditions:
·
Are
pregnant or lactating
·
Have
a pacemaker
·
Have
a transplanted organ
·
Have
a heart arrhythmia
·
Are
taking heart regulating medications
·
Have
an open wound on your feet
** It should also be noted that because the Ion Cleanse
increases metabolism and lowers blood sugars, patients who suffer from hypoglycemia
should eat prior to their treatment.
Ion Cleanse now available at HP Spine
Center
To experience the Ion Cleanse yourself,
you may schedule appointments with our HP front desk staff at
770.952.5353.
The pricing on the Ion Cleanse ranges from $35 for a
single 30-minute treatment down to $29.50/treatment in a 10-treatment package.
For further information on this topic, you may contact Dr. Parkerson at
770.952.5353, by email at Parkerson@hpspinecenter.com, or visit our clinic on the web at www.HPSpineCenter.com.
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