Every day we are exposed to about 50,000 chemicals from the environment, water and the food we eat. These chemicals poison the blood and circulate throughout the body, creating a toxic effect which can impact every organ in the body. Because our bodies are not adapted to processing and eliminating most of these chemicals, they accumulate over time causing chronic conditions, allergies and a number of other physical/emotional problems.

Body detoxification is a process of eliminating these harmful toxins from the body. There are many different diets, herbal formulas and programs on the market designed to help you acheive this as well as many books and websites on the topic.

An ionizing footbath is one such method of detoxification involving the use of a special unit placed in warm water which creates positively and negatively charged ions. The theory is that these ions are then absorbed through the feet into the body attaching themselves to toxic substances and neutralizing them. These toxins are then released through the pores in the feet into the water.

As the detoxification process occurs, the water will often change color, indicating which organs and systems have been cleansed:

Yellow-green: Detoxifying from the kidney, bladder, urinary tract, and female/prostate area

Orange: Detoxifying from joints

Brown: Detoxifying from liver

Black: Detoxifying from liver

Dark green: Detoxifying from gallbladder

White foam: Lymphatic system

White cheese-like particles: Detoxification of yeast

Black flecks: Heavy metals

Red flecks: Blood clots

Ionic cleansing through the feet has been shown to be very effective in reducing menopause symptoms, menstrual cramps, skin problems, sleep disorders, stress, wrinkles, yeast infections, joint problems and any other number of chronic symptoms. Most people first experience a boost of energy and mental clarity after their first session. Sessions usually last about 45 minutes.

But it's reported that ionic foot baths are not for everyone. You should not use it if:

- You use a battery powered implant such as a pacemaker

- Are on heartbeat regulating medication

- Are taking Coumidin

- Are an organ transplant recipient or have had organs removed

- Are on any medication where without it you would suffer ill effects physically or emotionally

- Have suffered a stroke

- Pregnant or nursing

Using an ionic cleansing foot bath is painless, comfortable and soothing. You can choose to purchase the equipment to use it from your own home, or opt to find a practitioner with experience to handle your sessions.

About the Author

Carole Nickerson has been a writer and web developer since 1998, writing articles & websites on various topics of interest. For more information on "Body Detoxification, Ionic Foot Baths" and more articles, visit: Readerpoint.com