The Concept
We are exposed to environmental toxins such as heavy metals, chemicals, and pollution on a daily basis.  These toxins can get trapped in any of our 50- 70 trillion cells, and remain in our system causing serious health issues.  When a body is in a state of toxicity, it is more susceptible to disease and illness.  The basic concept behind the ionic foot bath is cellular cleansing. Most people are aware and believe that our bodies have toxins in them that can keep us from optimal health. These toxins are a direct result of eating diets high in processed foods, the vast array of chemical pollutants in the air, and the lack of exercise. With the ionic foot bath, it is believed that toxins can be drawn through the body and released through the feet.

.Positive and Negative
Positive and negative as it relates to the ionic foot bath, references the electrical process. When set to positive charge, the foot bath can actually produces negative ions, and when it is set to negative, it produces positive ions. By pulsing both low voltage positive and negative charges into the water (together with a dash of sea salt for conductivity) the footbath produces electro-stimulation.  This helps the cells to purge toxins and acids at a much greater rate than they normally would.  It also enhances the bio-energetic, or electro-magnetic, force (what Chinese medicine refers to as “chi”).

An acidic body has an overabundance of hydrogen ions in the body. It is felt that people with excess acidity can benefit from exposure to negatively charged ions. Nature’s Garden Wellness Centers’ Detoxifying Footbath unit creates an identical energy pattern to that of the human body facilitating quicker and superior results.

The Science
Our feet naturally dispose of toxins when they perspire.  Their multitude of pores and meridian points can be used to achieve maximum detoxification potential for the entire body.  The Detoxifying Footbath facilitates this process.

An Ionic Foot Bath uses a process called Electrolysis.  Electrolysis is responsible for a process called ionization. The equipment used during a foot bath consists of a sink or tub, salt water, and an energizing cartridge that creates a flow of electrons.  This flow of electrons changes the water molecules by breaking them down into ions.  The ions are then broken down, and this process causes a chemical reaction between anions and cations. By virtue of osmosis, the anions then can enter into the body activating and strengthening cells that might otherwise have been weakened by toxins.

Anions activate enzymes that our body needs for vibrant health.  These anions also help our metabolism function better. The toxins in the body are then drawn downwards to the feet, and then released into the saline water. This happens by the process of osmosis, where the skin acts as a membrane through which anions and toxins can pass.

*  During a foot bath one of the most exciting things to watch is the dis-colorization of the water.  Often times, not only will the water change colors from one session to the next, but bubbles and actual physical matter may be drawn from the body.  Please note the water will change color regardless of whether or not a person’s feet are in the water. The process of electrolysis and the ionic reaction that takes place will naturally produce a change in color.

Many practitioners continue to use colors as a gauge to what part of the bodies may be affected by the footbath. A general belief is that colors have unique vibrational energy signatures, and may have some connection to the organs in the body.

While colors are fascinating to observe, many of us enjoy treatments and experience the benefits of an ionic foot bath simply for the reasons stated above.  No matter what the differences of opinion are, the feet are an excellent place for the body to absorb the healing negative ions. If your experience is anything like those of our clients, or ours, you will enjoy watching and feeling what a foot bath can do for you!