Body Detoxification with the Ionic Detox Foot Bath

First let's talk about toxemia and what it means to you. Our bodies are constantly under attack from environmental factors. Toxins are becoming a big issue of importance as our environment becomes more polluted. Most of us understand that there are pollutants in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink and the level and types of toxins that now surround us are far too great to list. Some of them occur naturally but most are man-made and it is these toxins that are causing the most concern.

The thought of so many heavy metals now showing up in the food is a problem for most everyone, however the real threat comes from artificial compounds that are being widely used without almost any understanding of the danger they represent to the human body. Of all the substances we are constantly threatened by, it is the silent action of synthetic hormones that can cause serious damage to the genetics of a person without their being aware of what is happening.

Thanks to products like the Renovati we can start to combat these problems through awareness and with a little help from technology.

To understand how the unit assists the body to detoxify itself we need to understand a little about how the body functions and in particular how our cells work.

While there are many cells in our body that perform different functions and have different internal structures they all have some basic similarities. All our cells need water to survive and work and they all have 3 basic components (excluding red blood cells that eject their nucleus). These components are the Nucleus, the Internal Structure and the Plasma Membrane.

Each of these components when combined performs specific functions. Even though they may perform different specific functions they all take in water, metabolize it and eject a waste product called nucleic acid. This waste product is then dealt with by the body's main cleaning systems - the liver and the kidneys. This flow through system is very important and when something goes wrong - like the cell becoming clogged with toxins - problems begin to occur.

When the cell is functioning correctly it has a good flow of liquid (water) going through it. The liquid has two ways to enter and leave the cell structure. The outer membrane or plasma membrane is a selectively permeable barrier, meaning that it allows some substances to pass while excluding others.

When a substance can penetrate the plasma membrane without any energy input from the cell, it is called passive transport. When the cell must provide metabolic energy, the process is called active transport. The movement of water into the cell is an example of passive transport while movement of amino acids and most ions across the membrane is active transport.

The plasma membrane, as well as being selectively permeable, has another very important function. It maintains a potential voltage difference between the internal structure of the cell and the intercellular fluid. Scientists are just now starting to realize the importance of the voltage that exists on the membrane itself. Its electrical value plays a part in helping the membrane be selectively permeable. If this voltage drops too low it contributes to loss of cell integrity. What is important here is that it has been scientifically proven that an unhealthy cell has a very poor membrane voltage.

There are a lot of things that can start to go wrong when we exert an outside influence on the cell, such as a toxin. Our bodies are more than capable of withstanding low levels of toxins but when these levels rise too high, a chain of events starts to take place and the integrity of the cell is compromised. The integrity of the cell can be affected from both the outside or the inside and the toxins that cause the problem do not need to come from an external source, because the cell itself produces a waste product that could be considered a toxin.

As we have already said the body has a natural defense mechanism for removing toxins from the system. In the average individual, these systems are functioning correctly but under load the system can break down and result in a toxin build up. For most people the threat of toxin build up comes not only from having the cleaning system operating incorrectly, but from the type of toxins we are now exposed too. Some toxins do not remain in the intercellular fluid and become attached to the cell membrane, and if the body is operating below 100% problems can occur.

The number of problems that can occur from Toxification are many and the number of ways that the problems start are also great. There are however a few basic causes that we can address to understand how the body becomes toxic and how we can resolve the problem by helping the body cope using its natural processes.

We are going to examine two basic ways the body becomes toxic in relation to the effect it has on the cell. It should be noted that although these processes are explained individually they can and do all occur simultaneously.

Toxification by natural waste products is where the body accumulates a build up of natural waste products from the cell, called nucleic waste. This can occur two ways.

A. Liver and Kidney function are low and are not extracting all of the waste out of the intercellular fluid (blood).

B. Toxin build-up on the plasma membrane, restricting all of the waste products from leaving the interior of the cell.

The basic function of the cell goes like this: water enters the cell via passive transport, and water then reacts with the Internal Cell Structure and the Nucleus. The product of the reaction between water, Internal Cell Structure and the Nucleus is Nucleic Waste. The cell is very efficient when functioning fully and reacts with all the water on a 1:1 basis meaning all of the water is used with an equal amount of nucleic waste being produced.

A. LOW LIVER & KIDNEY FUNCTION
When liver and kidney function is low the intercellular fluid becomes contaminated with waste products. What happens then is instead of just water entering the cell, the water becomes a combination of water and nucleic waste. This causes changes in the reaction inside the cell. Now there is a water, internal cell structure and nucleus reaction, which is not how the cell is supposed to work. The cell is no longer operating efficiently and the metabolic energy being used is wasteful.

B. EXTERNAL TOXIC BUILD UP
External toxin build up is when toxins begin to accumulate on the outside of the cell. One of the causes of this is when the membrane voltage is poor; the toxins can stick to the membrane. This deprives the cell of the natural flow of water into it and also restricts the exit of the nucleic waste. Once again cell function is compromised so the cell can no longer function correctly. The process is cyclical, the more the toxins build up the less efficient the cell becomes and therefore the longer this goes on, the harder it is to reverse the process.

There are two processes the body uses to solve this problem.

i. Receiving from external sources what is required to raise the membrane voltage.

ii. The white blood cells.

Toxification by low level artificial toxins is where a toxin has managed to penetrate the cell membrane and enter into the internal structure. Toxins can achieve this in times of low cell integrity. White blood cells play a part in this operation.

One of the things white blood cells do is clean the toxins off of the plasma membrane of the cells. White blood cells damage the membrane during the process of removal leaving it temporarily vulnerable. Once a toxin has entered into the internal structure of the cell it causes problems. To eject the toxin the cell requires metabolic energy to perform active transport; that is, the cell needs to use its own energy to eject the invader. If the cell does not have the spare energy to do this a build up can start.

The white blood cells clean the cells in the body. When a white blood cell removes a toxin from the outer surface of the cell it causes some damage. If the cell can not repair in time, it is vulnerable and toxins can enter into the cell.

This is the most unfortunate method to accumulate toxins into the body. Because we cannot control the amount of toxins we ingest each day, we sometimes do not realize we even have a toxic body. Using methods such as water and air purification will help decrease the toxins coming into our body, but this is merely a band aid.

Elimination is an ongoing event and the use of detox products such as an Ionic Foot Bath is necessary. Sweat therapy using Far Infrared Saunas are also very effective. These two methods will help expel toxins out of the body through the skin and prevent overloading the liver and kidneys.

Unlike the Bio Cleanse, there are several Renovati models to choose from. The RC-I is a great entry-level (but still very effective) model for those who want to detox and don't need a lot of features. The Professional model combines two important technologies to enhance the entire effect. There are several models in between, allowing for personal choice. Keep reading for more information or visit our Ionic Detox Foot Bath page.

How does it work?

While immersing your feet in the water positive and negative ions are emitted by the machine, which re-energize the body and red blood cells. This type of machine is described as a Detoxification machine because the response of a rebalanced body is to excrete any excess toxins via the kidneys, liver, bowels and skin, not only DURING, but also AFTER treatment. The footbath triggers the body, and continues to detoxify for the next 24 to 48 hours. The entire process takes 30-40 minutes for adults and is completely safe to use. It is however, not recommended for pregnant woman, anyone with a heart pacemaker, an organ transplant or epilepsy.

Studies show that an overall balancing effect occurs, along with a significant increase in the number of negative ions. Ions are atoms or molecules that have lost or gained electrons [Free radicals are unpaired electrons]. If the atoms or molecules lose electrons, they become positively charged ions. If they gain electrons, they become negatively charged ions. The ionic technique of cleansing through feet provides a full body purge of all vital organs, resulting in reduced menopause symptoms, menstrual cramps, sexual health problems, skin problems, acne, sleep problems, restlessness, stress, toothaches, wrinkles, aches and pains and yeast infections. The internal cleansing can also assist in faster disease healing and injury recovery.

Which one do I want?

That depends on what you want for your detox sessions. Below I'll list the differences between the five models. If you have further questions, you can contact us at any time.

Renovati RC-I

Entry-level standard setting Detoxification system, perfect for the home user who just wants to put their feet in the Foot Tub and go! Regulating the BBS Renovati Cleanse I System is activated by adding more or less sea salt in the water to achieve the correct session settings. Recommended for home use only. Includes one array and a three year warranty.

Renovati RC-II

The Renovati Cleanse RC-II features one Preset Mode button, having a preprogrammed session: Mode A is set to start at 50% power for 5 minutes, and then continue at 100% for the remaining 25 minutes. It includes one array and a five year warranty.

Renovati RC-IV

The Renovati RC-IV features three preset Mode buttons, each having a preprogrammed session: MODE A: is preset to begin at 50% power for 5 minutes, and then continues at 100% power for the remaining 25 minutes. MODE B: starts at 50% power for 5 minutes then continues at 80% for the remaining 20 minutes. * MODE C: runs at 50% power for 20 minutes. May also be manually controlled for customized sessions. Excellent for multiple users at home, or commercial use. Comes with one array and a five year warranty.

Renovati RC-IV Dual

The Dual system is essentially two systems in one, each working independently for specific needs. Both feature three preset modes like the Renovati IV systems. Enjoy a foot bath and hand bath at the same time, or detox two users at the same time. Perfect for multiple users at home, or commercial use. Comes with two arrays and a five year warranty.

Renovati RC-V Professional

This model combines the Renovati IV with the Aqua-Sonic sound addon in one easy to use unit. The Renovati V is a professional grade unit, more powerful than any of our other models. Treat your feet to a detoxification session, while infusing the healing tones of the full spectrum of Rife Frequencies, known to balance the body and aid in healing.

Music and sound therapy have been cultural healing practices throughout the ages.

When the quantum matrix of the body realizes an imbalance, this can cause discord and reflects an imbalance at the quantum level of the human energy field, which may potentially develop into disease or illness. In order for the impurities to be arrested and returned to normalcy, it is important to synchronize the human energy field in order to restore the body to wellness and eliminate the chaos in the effected cells.

The different frequencies may aid in promoting healthy oscillation of the cells at the quantum level of the human energy field while simultaneously ridding the body of impurities via the ionic foot bath. The range of frequency introduced in the cycle will strike a chord in the individual cells harmonically restoring them to a more balanced state, mind, body and soul, while inviting the toxic impurities to leave the body through the feet or hands. This is an instrumental component for the ultimate foot bath experience.

Add your own healing music and realize the triple benefit that this unit provides. Music is known to stimulate brainwaves depending on the beat, promoting concentration, or calmness, and enabling the brain to shift speeds more efficiently. It can alter the heart rate and breathing, activate relaxation response, and improve the general state of mind. This also may lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and ease muscle tension. With all three modalities, you are sure to have a stress-free response, mind, body and soul in order to Create Zen Within!

The Pro comes with two arrays and a five year warranty.

You can find out more information on each of them by visiting our Ionic Detox Foot Bath page.

Why Promolife doesn't sell ionic foot baths made in China:

Simple. Because of liability and very poor quality. We do no wish the risk of you getting electrocuted or getting ripped off. China has NO electric standards and all foot baths originating from China have no electrical approval. There already have been numerous incidents of electric shock. They are so poorly made you'll be lucky if they last three months. Buy Quality, Buy USA made. NOTE: Chinese made units are NOT UL nor CSA approved nor use UL or CSA approved electrical components.

General note: Ionic Foot Bath products sold by Promolife are experimental therapeutic devices, are not medical devices and are never offered or intended for medical treatment of any diseases or disorders. Promolife makes no medical claims relating to these products. Promolife does not diagnose, evaluate, treat, prescribe nor manage any diseases, physical or mental.

The Bio Cleanse is not the only unit available for detoxifying the body. Here are some other ideas:

Detoxification Suppositories - These include Ellagica (Bacteria, Cancer, DNA- Support, Fungi, Hematology, Parasites, Yeast), Glytamins (Candida Detoxification, Gallstones, Intestinal Health, Kidney Stones, Liver Gallbladder Purge), Endosterol (Circulation, Female Health, Hair Loss, Immune System, Inflammation, Prostate Health), Xeneplex (Alcohol, Bacterial Toxins, Car Exhaust, Cigarette Smoke, Fungal Toxins, Herbicides, Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Smog, Toxic Metals), Medicardium and Detoxamin (Aluminum, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Uranium). Using suppositories allows for greater absorption and detoxification.

Personal Portable Far Infrared Saunas and Stationary Saunas - Far Infrared is a natural part of the human experience. In these saunas, far infrared penetrates the body safely and causes toxins to be released in sweat. Far infrared causes the body to sweat more than a conventional sauna and helps enhance healing and body function.

Far Infrared Saunas, especially the portable units, are among the most popular items on the market. The portable units are easy to put together and move, don't take up a lot of space and are simple to use. The stationary saunas are easy to put together, sturdy and very attractive.

Body Pure Detox Foot Pads - Body Pure foot detox pads are a potent foot 'pad' designed to absorb toxins from your body. Developed from years of medical research in Japan, this natural health care product is effective in cleansing from the inside out for a full body detox.

These pads are very popular, convenient and safe.

The Detox Pad - The Detox Pad is a revolutionary new product that detoxifies your body using a natural extract from certain trees called pyroligneous acid or wood vinegar. After many years of research inspired by the longevity and resilience of forest trees, it was discovered in Japan that wood vinegar extracted from certain trees have the unique property of absorbing bodily toxins. Further research and the addition of other natural active ingredients produced the Detox-Pad toxin absorbents.

Far Infrared Mobility Pads - The Mobility Pads are based on Oriental and Ayurvedic Herbology. This herbal blend utilizes far infrared heat to gradually generate warmth and dilate capillaries. These convenient, disposable pads are invaluable for supporting mobility and circulation in the feet. The Mobility Pads are used to: * Energize Tired Feet * Enhance Circulation * Support Mobility

You can also use Far Infrared clothing, bedding, heating pads and mineral lamps. You can find information on those here: Far Infrared Therapy.