How to Take an Ionic Foot Bath

How to Take an Ionic Foot Bath



Ionic foot baths can be used to detox the body and keep it alkaline. Air, water and food are full of pollutants. We constantly come into contact with chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria and viruses. The ionic foot bath pulls these toxic materials out of the body by sending positively charged ions into the body. The ions attach to negatively charged toxic materials, neutralizes them and draws them out of the body through the pores in the soles of the feet. Ionic foot baths, along with exercise, proper diet and other detoxification methods, can work to keep the body healthy. If you're having the foot bath administered to you, there are a few things you can do to prepare.







Things You'll Need:





Water




Vitamins and supplements









1


Don't take medicine before you get your foot bath. The detoxification process will draw all of the medication out of your system.





2


Drink lots of water before taking the foot bath. If you're not well-hydrated during the detox, you might get dizzy or feel lightheaded. This is because the ions draw out minerals and electrolytes.





3


Place your feet on the module to draw from specific reflex zones. The reflex zones are located on the soles of your feet. The module is the unit placed in the water to make it bubble. If you're not familiar with reflex zones, you can ask to see a reflexology chart or study one before you go to your appointment. Targeting reflex zones is important because you can draw from certain problem areas in your body. For example, if you have a chest cold, you can position your feet on the module so it covers the area that corresponds to your lungs. This can help to pull more mucus out of your lungs.





4


Drink water while getting the ionic foot bath. This will help to keep you hydrated and replace the water you'll lose during the detoxification process.





5


Take your medication once the foot bath is over. Also take vitamins and supplements to replenish the vitamins and minerals removed during the detox.





6


Make sure your feet are properly cleaned before putting on socks and shoes.








Tips & Warnings










Health spas, health clubs, salons, homeopathic and holistic clinics and massage therapists are all sources for ionic foot baths. Doctors are now offering the service in their offices as well.








People with low blood sugar should eat before taking an ionic foot bath. If you don't eat, the detoxification process may cause you to become weaker than someone with normal blood sugar. People with normal blood sugar can eat before or after the foot bath.



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