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Ionic Footbaths to Detoxify

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When I relapsed less than a year after my ASCT, I tried every therapy I knew of in an effort to manage my multiple myeloma. Even ionic footpaths to detoxify my chemo-stressed liver.

I’ve come to believe that ionic footpaths to detoxify was a treatment that cost money but probably didn’t do much for me. I don’t blame the clinic that promoted the therapy. The water looked like it was full of heavy metals after my footbath. I was convinced…

The study linked below has convinced me that ionic footpaths to detoxify are not effective for me. However, after all the chemo and radiation that I’ve exposed by body to, I want to continue to help the natural forms of detoxification.

I continue to believe that the multiple myeloma survivor needs to help his/her body detoxify. I will continue to eat nutritiously, exercise,  supplement with cruciferous vegetables, milk thistle, garlic, turmeric/curcumin, probiotics, etc. get plenty of sleep and try not to stress over my cancer care.


Detoxification basics-


What treatments can detoxify the human body?

Evidence-Based Ways to Support Detoxification

  1. Stay Hydrated:
    • Drinking adequate water helps flush out toxins through urine and sweat. Aim for at least 8 glasses (2 liters) of water daily, though individual needs may vary.
  2. Maintain a Balanced Diet:
    • Include high-fiber foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole grains) to promote healthy digestion and elimination.
    • Consume antioxidant-rich foods like berries, leafy greens, and nuts to combat oxidative stress.
    • Avoid highly processed foods, excessive sugar, and trans fats.
  3. Exercise Regularly:
    • Physical activity improves circulation and helps your body eliminate toxins through sweat and improved metabolic functions.
  4. Get Adequate Sleep:
    • During sleep, the brain removes waste products through a process called the glymphatic system. Aim for 7–9 hours per night.
  5. Limit Alcohol:
    • Excessive alcohol can strain the liver. If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation.
  6. Support Liver Health:
    • Include foods like garlic, turmeric, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower), and citrus fruits, which can support liver function.
  7. Probiotics for Gut Health:
    • A healthy gut microbiome supports digestion and the elimination of toxins. Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut, or probiotic supplements, can help.
  8. Manage Stress:
    • Chronic stress can affect hormone balance and metabolic health, hindering detox processes. Incorporate practices like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.

Controversial or Unsupported Methods

  • Detox Teas or Supplements: Many commercial products claim to “detox” your body, but most lack scientific evidence and can even be harmful.
  • Juice Cleanses: While they may provide vitamins, prolonged cleanses can lack essential nutrients like protein and healthy fats, and they’re not necessary for detoxification.
  • Colon Cleansing: Methods like enemas or colonic irrigation are not generally recommended unless prescribed for specific medical conditions.

Email me at David.PeopleBeatingCancer@gmail.com with your questions about MM, detoxification, etc.

Thank you,

David Emerson

  • MM Survivor
  • MM Cancer Coach
  • Director PeopleBeatingCancer

Objective Assessment of an Ionic Footbath (IonCleanse): Testing Its Ability to Remove Potentially Toxic Elements from the Body

“Ionic footbaths are often used in holistic health centres and spas to aid in detoxification; however, claims that these machines eliminate toxins from the body have not been rigorously evaluated.

In this proof-of-principle study, we sought to measure the release of potentially toxic elements from ionic footbaths into distilled and tap water with and without feet. Water samples were collected and analyzed following 30-minute ionic footbath sessions without feet using both distilled (n = 1) and tap water (n = 6) and following four ionic footbaths using tap water (once/week for 4 weeks) in six healthy participants.

Urine collection samples were analyzed at four points during the study. Hair samples were analyzed for element concentrations at baseline and study conclusion.

Contrary to claims made for the machine, there does not appear to be any specific induction of toxic element release through the feet when running the machine according to specifications…

Currently, many methods of detoxification are available, such as dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), which is known to bind to heavy metals and aid in their elimination from the body [1315].

Infrared and dry heat saunas can also detoxify, partly by breaking down body fat which liberates fat-soluble substances, medications, and heavy metals stored in adipose tissue [16, 17].

More recently, ionic footbaths have been promoted as a means of eliminating toxins and heavy metals from the body in the lay literature and worldwide web [18]…

In this proof-of-principle study, we evaluated the IonCleanse Solo footbath. This product has been available in the market since 2002 [18] and has successfully undergone electrical appliance safety testing. It received both Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Conformité Européenne (CE) approvals [18, 2325]…

Discussion

We found that the IonCleanse SOLO device did not induce the elimination of PTEs through the feet of study participants. There is no evidence that the device stimulates pathways of PTE elimination through either the kidneys, via urine, or through the hair after receiving four 30-minute footbath sessions given weekly…

Conclusions

In this proof-of-principle study we found no evidence to suggest that ionic footbaths help promote the elimination of toxic elements from the body through the feet, urine, or hair. While unlikely to cause harm or result in any increased uptake, the use of ionic footbaths may release minute quantities of PTEs into the aqueous environment.”

 

 

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Deborah Rogow says a couple of weeks ago

THanks, David.

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    David Emerson says a couple of weeks ago

    My pleasure Deborah-

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