That's what I thought, "Another gadget...another thing I need to do..."
Well, there is a lot of controversy about ionic foot baths on the internet so if you are looking there for education, the web will likely not yield only in support of it. However, read on and see if this is for you.
Why use an ionic foot bath?
1) The foot bath is charging your body with ions, just like the earth does if you place your feet right on it. Why do we need ions? Well, when we wear shoes or only walk barefoot in our homes we accumulate a static charge (positive charge). For more information on this and other products to use to "Earth" go to http://www.createzenwithin.com and www.earthing.com
What does a positive ionic charge cause?
INFLAMMATION in our body.
Cases have been reported about people who have skin rashes, such as Psoriasis and stand in the ocean to fish on a two week vacation, it clears up. Why? Because they are losing their positive charge and regaining a negative ionic charge. See, our bodies are a "crystalline matrix" operating electrically. Feet+Water(conduit)+Sand=Ripe conditions to regain a correct ionic charge. The foot bath does this, this is why using it regularly is also a good idea.
2) Detoxing! Alongside "Earthing your body" one of the major reasons to use an ionic foot bath is to detox. You can detox from a whole host of build ups, including but not limited two; heavy metals, toxic joints, lymph system (which is a huge one for EVERY AMERICAN), Get yeast to leave your body, etc. The array which is the piece that is plugged into the wall if left in the water with feet in it will create a color. Salt is put in the bath and the array reacts with the salt and chemicals already in the water, such as chlorine. At my office there is a list of colors that equate to what you're detoxing.
3) You must take minerals to replenish....electrolytes. Shy away from the gatorade, there is a chemical combination in there which gets stuck in your liver and unless you are an elite althlete, that stuff will never again see the light of day.Be sure to check with a doctor for the best electrolyte source for you. I like to drink coconut water to rehydrate after the foot bath.
How often? Once a week. Unless you are chronically ill, then two times a week. But consult your doctor to make sure this is right for you at this time.
Things to do when using the foot detox.
1) Be sure to drink lots of water afterward (just like when you get a massage) because you are detoxing.
2) Its good to figure out what your body is purging because then you also can support it in other ways too. Dry brushing before you shower or bathe if you see a lot of lymph action. Drinking lemon juice in water if you see the colors for gall bladder releasing, etc.
This is a great, inexpensive way to take off the toxic load. Your body will thank you for it! Give it a try, if you feel better keep it going so you really benefit!
Please contact me to schedule your detox session. $45 for one session. Packages available as well! (This service works well in conjunction with my Herbal Detox Body Wraps)
712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com
Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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