Over the course of our day-to-day lives, we are all bombarded by harmful radiation, dangerous chemicals, and pollutants that can cause long-term health problems if they are not recognized, understood, and dealt with properly. One result that is found as a result of these harmful factors is a buildup of toxic elements within the body. These toxins can build up over time and lead to severe health problems. In order for people to protect themselves from “toxic build-up,” several companies offer Ionic Detox Products that can be used to break these elements free and expel them from the body. One specific product on the market requires the user to place their feet into a basin full of water in order for a machine to send positive and negatively charged ions through the body. These H+ and OH- ions enter the body through the feet and travel throughout the body. They act by attaching themselves to the oppositely charged toxins in the cells that are normally slow to exit the body. Throughout the process the user can feel their body getting “energized and stimulated” as the process assists the organs to filter out the harmful elements that are causing them to function at a reduced efficiency.
In order to optimize the efficiency of an Ionic Detox program, it is important for a user to follow the specific regimen that has been assigned to them. It is possible to cause complications by setting detox sessions too close together, while setting sessions too far apart has been found to reduce the effectiveness of program. In order to negative side effects that are caused by overusing the machine, a common set of rules can be found throughout the industry. It is recommended that the average healthy adult undergo two 30 minute sessions per week for a period of five weeks. Following the 10 sessions, a maintenance program should be followed. This program consists of one session every 7-10 days. It is recommended that the average healthy 13-17 year old should undergo one 15-20 minute session per week over the course of 10 weeks. Following the 10 sessions, a maintenance program of 1 session every 14 days is recommended. For healthy 10-12 year old children, detox sessions should be between 10-15 minutes. Ionic detox is not recommended for children less than 10 years old. While on a detox program the user should not eat or drink anything during a session, as it can throw off the unit’s ability to properly cleanse their system.
These steps will work for most people under most circumstances. However, we understand that there are exceptions for every rule. If you are interested in recovering from specific ailments, be sure to speak with someone about your condition. Oftentimes you can set up an ionic detox machine to perform a custom program. Adjustable functions of the machine include the modes, treatment durations, frequencies of treatment and total number of treatments should can be customized to fit your objectives, health situation and lifestyle. For example, those recovering from illness and/or surgery may prefer more frequent maintenance treatments to aid in recovery. Therefore, it is important to work together with a health practitioner that is knowledgeable about ionic detox.
In addition, it is important to take to take in specific nutrients that will help the body better function to release toxins. The goal is to bring the body back to optimal health. You should never undergo ionic detox without these four nutrients:
WATER: Drink 2/3 of a gallon or 2.5 liters of pure water (preferably pH 9.0 to 10.0) daily. Alkalized water helps counteract acids ingested via food and produced by the body.
HEALTHY FOOD: Fresh fruits, vegetables and grains are key. However, be sure to limit the amount of sweet fruits.
FIBER: In order to get the most out of an Ionic Detox Program is to make sure the colon is clean and functions properly. A diet that is high in fiber is a great way to clean and rejuvenate the colon, which will assist in the elimination of toxins from the body. Most of the plants that are meant to produce the most fiber have been processed, taking out important parts of the fruit which oftentimes contain the most of the nutrients. Because of this, the best way to get the right amount of fiber in your diet is to eat whole fruits, whole vegetables and whole grains. If it is not possible to get your fiber this way, take a fiber supplement instead. There are great products available that are meant to be used in conjunction to a fiber-rich diet.
MINERALS: Studies have found that Ionic Detoxing removes many trace minerals that are vital to maintaining optimal health. Therefore, it is important to always take a highly assimilable mineral supplement.
These four nutrients are recommended but not required.
PROBIOTIC: Probiotics are composed of live microorganisms that are beneficial to the user by enhancing the body’s existing gut flora which live in the digestive tract. Probiotics can improve the function of the immune system and colon, thus aiding the body’s ability to fight toxins and increase the absorption of nutrients. Take probiotics three times per day, preferably a 100% plant based broad spectrum formula that includes a higher lactobacillus strain.
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES: Digestive enzymes break down food so that the nutrients contained therein can be absorbed properly. They are made up of energized protein molecules and are essential for brain stimulation, cell, tissue and organ repair and generating cellular energy. The gastrointestinal tract secretes them during digestion so that the nutrients can be absorbed in the intestines. Digestive enzymes are also present in the food we eat, but they become inactivated when they are cooked at a dry-heat temperature of 150F (65C) and a wet temperature of 118F (48C). When our bodies do not intake enough of these enzymes through the food we eat, our bodies make more. However, this process leaves less time and energy for rebuilding and replacing damaged cells and maintaining a strong immune system. If you eat plenty of raw foods and take a high quality whole food enzyme supplement during meals, you can help avoid the depletion of your body’s own enzymes and maintain a stronger immune system. Only after a person is eating enough whole green foods or taking green food supplements can the dosages of enzymes may be reduced.
FISH OIL: Omega-3 fish oil is an important part of an ionic detox program because it helps the body to balance at a healthy lipid level, helps with cardiovascular health, boosts immunity and has numerous other health benefits. Unless the fish oil is pharmaceutical grade and molecularly distilled, it is likely to contain high levels of hazardous contaminants. We recommend taking 2 soft gels of omega 3 fish oil with breakfast and dinner (depending on tolerance) during the ionic detox protocol.
GREENS: Take a 100% vegetarian whole food greens formula. This will provide primary support for all the body systems.
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