Monthly Archives: February 2008

Detox Foot Patches – Do they Work?

Herbal Detox Foot Patches – Are they a fad or do they really work?

I have tried them on a short test basis and must say I felt there was something to this mysterious little packet of herbs and dried vinegar people are sticking to their feet every night across America.

At first I was skeptical when I saw the infomercial… Just like most other people must be, but I asked my resource for holistic medicine knowledge (My Girlfriend) about this herbal phenomenon. She not only knew what I was talking about… She had already ordered the little bags of herbs and had tried them!

Without any words to influence my reaction she simply gave me a two night supply of the Chi ionizing herbal patches for my feet. She explained how to paste them on my feet and she left it at that.

To be honest, I had forgotten about my little care package in the plastic bag… Until just late last week.

I tried the foot patches and was amazed at the amount of absolutely nasty stuff which was revealed when I pulled the patches off my feet in the morning.

My feet felt warm, and the patches had the odor of barbecue sauce. The patches themselves had a greenish black color and they were nothing short of soaked with some sort of excretion from my feet.

This result has me intrigued.

I started to look into these patches a little more closely.  On the Internet I have found two types of sites related to these homeopathic herbal foot patches. The blogs seem to all be focused upon busting the myth and exposing the hype of the second group of Internet sites. The second set are the marketing based sites selling these herbal remedies meant to detoxify your body.

One could look at the debunking sites and dismiss these patches, until you read the sites more closely and see that most of the people writing these blogs have never actually tried the patches. Some even purport to be doctors yet these doctors do not admit to ever having tested the remedy in any way.

The marketing sites really simply say that the patches are meant to remove toxins from your body. Details of how this is done vary but usually involve the special vinegar and herbs used.

The reason for placing these patches on our feet involves a statement like this:

“According to Chinese medical knowledge, our human body has over 360 acupuncture points, with more than 60 acupuncture points found on the sole of the foot alone. Our feet, also known as the “second heart”, are the reflective zones of our internal organs, a potential home for toxins and a potent avenue to accelerate body detoxification through, avoiding the healing crisis effect of other rapid detoxification methods.

As the blood circulates to the soles of our feet the powerful ingredients of the detoxification foot patches unleash and accelerate the release of toxins through those acupuncture points. After only one night of body detoxification, there may be significant changes (depending on your state of wellness or homeostasis) to the smell and color of the foot patches”.

So what do you think?

Does anyone have any scientific theory which explains why these patches go on clean and come off with a yucky ooze of toxins or some other substance in the patch?

Do you feel these patches have improved your life or health?

Do you have any story, for or against the use of this somewhat new to the USA, Oriental homeopathic cure to share?

Detox Herbal Foot Patches – How Do these Oriental Homeopathic Pads Work?

Most people want to have good health and will do what needs to be done to improve their health. Exercise by far is the best remedy for living a healthy life, but sometimes we have to supplement exercise with other products that can speed up the results.Toxins are a nuisance to our bodies especially by what we eat. To get rid of these toxins consistently, a detox patch may be the answer. The detox foot patch for one, takes the toxins from our body while we are asleep.According to Chinese medical knowledge, our human body has over 360 acupuncture points, with more than 60 acupuncture points found on the soles of the foot. Known as the “second heart”, they are the reflective zones of our major internal organs, they are also potential homes for toxins. When the blood circulates to the soles, the Foot Patch absorbs toxins released from the acupuncture points.

Circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids reach their furthest point in the soles of the feet before being returned into the higher portions of the body. Unfortunately in today’s society, seemingly too much of our time is spent pursuing sedimentary activities. This can lead to circulatory dysfunction and an inhibited flow of the lymphatic fluids in the body (the lymphatic system in fact has no pumping organ like the circulatory system, and thus relies upon sufficient motion and bodily activity to precipitate fluid motion) as they begin to accumulate in the ankles and lower legs due to gravity. The feet are also called the ‘mirror of the body’, as the various reflex points and nerve endings can be traced to areas on the feet.

Heavy metal & chemicals in the human body makes it very difficult to absorb the important minerals and vitamins in food that our bodies need. These blockages may add to digestive problems, parasites, allergies, and emotional issues which may also make the body more vulnerable to diseases. One solution in dealing with the prevalence of heavy metals in the body is to draw the heavy metal and toxins out of the body through external means, which is where the detox foot patch comes into play. It has been proven effective in assisting the body in drawing heavy metals through the skin, and binding them in the patch to prevent re-absorption.

The Detox Patch helps to:

1. Absorb toxins released by the body.
2. Alleviate minor pain in the body.
3. Help to relieve the burden on the Immune System.
4. Assist in the natural cleansing of the Lymphatic System.
5. Support normal blood circulation.
6. Reduce swelling in the body.
7. Improve quality of sleep.
8. Promote vibrant health and wellness

Manufacturers of the detox foot patch claim that the ingredients used in weight loss patches are 100% natural. So, people who will use the product can be assured of a safe and effective weight loss regimen.

Alternatively, these detox foot patches are available in 30-piece package. It should only be worn once a day during sleep. Hence, there is a month supply of these products.

Hence, with these wonderful, excellent patches, you can now easily improve health, lose weight without the trouble of extreme fad diets and keep the toxins at a distance. Best of all, these detox patches are affordable, so there’s no reason why you cannot try it out.