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Detoxification foot baths, also known as foot detox, ionic cleansing, ionic foot bath and aqua/water detox are pseudoscientific alternative medical devices marketed as being able to remove toxins from the human body. They work by providing an electric current to an electrode array immersed in a salt water solution.
Magnesium sulfate is used in bath salts, especially for foot baths to soothe sore feet.The reason for the inclusion of the salt is partially cosmetic: the increase in ionic strength prevents some of the temporary skin wrinkling (partial maceration) which would occur with plain water baths.
Gentle stretching and massage, putting some pressure on the affected leg by walking or standing, or taking a warm bath or shower may help to end the cramp. [19] If the cramp is in the calf muscle, dorsiflexing the foot (lifting the toes back toward the shins) will stretch the muscle and provide almost immediate relief.
What do ice baths do to the body? What happens to the body in an ice bath is straightforward, said King. First, the cold water causes an immediate circulatory response.
A 2023 study published in Biology that examined ice baths’ impact on the brain found that participants felt more active, alert, attentive, proud, and inspired and less distressed and nervous ...
The best foot baths and spas in 2023 soothe, massage, and heal tired, achey, sore feet with shiatsu and water, for a comfortable spa experience from home.
While the detoxification foot pads seem to be popular among young populations in some regions, the effect of the pads remains unclear. "Removing heavy metals from the body" seems to be good for health; however, the human body needs certain amount of heavy metals such as zinc, iron, copper, etc. Excessive amounts of heavy metal can cause disease. [8]
Hot air and steam baths; General baths; Treadmills; Sitz (sitting), spinal, head, and foot baths; Bandages or compresses, wet and dry; also; Fomentations and poultices, sinapisms, stupes, rubbings, and water potations. [6] [7] [8] Hydrotherapy which involves submerging all or part of the body in water can involve several types of equipment: