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Ionic Foot Detox

Results of a scientific study

© Christine Fadhley

Blood samples (lhs= before), Aqua Detox International Ltd
This article explains how Ionic Detox works and reports on research by Dr. Sanjay Chaudhury using the Aqua Detox System. Swiss doctor reports on Chemotherapy detox.

The Ionic Foot Detoxer resembles a foot-spa, but the thing that makes it different is the control unit that sends a very mild current of electricity to a Cathode - Anode Array sitting between the feet.

All life works on the principle of ions (negatively charged electrical particles) that power every function of the body, from oxygen uptake by the blood, to the working of each individual cell. While the feet are in the detoxer they are picking up ions which are being utilised by the body to bring about beneficial changes.

Benefits Reported

Benefits include reduction in skin problems (e.g. eczema), improved blood circulation, increased urination and darker urine (which could indicate detoxification through the urinary system), increased energy, and a general feeling of wellbeing and relaxation.

Currently the Aqua Detox unit is being evaluated by Professor Ben Pfeifer, MD, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Oncology, Aesculup Hospital, Brunnen Switzerland. He writes that ‘patients experience less chemotherapy side effects, in particular nausea and vomiting’

Research by Dr. Chaudhury

Scientist Dr Sanjay Chaudhuri MBBS BSc was commissioned to study the effects of ionic detoxification Using a range of monitoring equipment, six people were tested with the genuine Aqua Detox unit while three people were tested with a placebo treatment. Blood tests were taken before and after treatment and vital signs were monitored.

Dr Chaudhury reported that blood flow increased and both pulse rates and blood pressure fell in the subjects that had a real treatment. Photographs of the blood before and after treatment seemed to indicate that there was less clumping together of blood cells after the 30 minute session.

The treatment ‘was seen to contribute to negative red cell surface charge which in turn heightens the body’s ability to maintain free-flowing blood cells. Arterial stiffness was reduced and physical stress levels in the body fell appreciably. No obvious differences were noted in the placebo group.

Colour Changes

One of the most surprising changes during an ionic detox session is the colour of the water in the foot spa unit. Although this isn’t conclusive evidence of any benefits, what is noticeable is that the colours vary enormously, from snowy white through orange, brown, green and black. Using identical equipment and the same water source results in completely different colours in successive treatments.

Conditions that Benefit from Ionic Food Detox

Many conditions have improved, including reduction of pain and discomfort after chemotherapy, relief from allergic reactions, calming of eczema, low energy levels, arthritic pain in the joints and ionic detox also seems to work very well in curing hangovers.

One therapist reported dramatic improvements when the system was used on a drug addict who was still suffering from the effects of crack cocaine.

References:

CAM Magazine, Sept. 2005, Vol 5, Issue 2

Aqua Detox International Ltd


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