Review of Detox Foot Patches

Foot detox pads or patches are the latest rave in the health world. We already know the benefits of foot reflexology, but these pads take it to another level. Reflexology is the art of applying pressure points to certain areas of your feet. Each pressure point stimulates a specific organ or gland in your body. For example, applying pressure to the pads of your feet can relieve headaches. Detox pads or patches claim to stimulate your body’s organs and glands by placing a pad on the bottom of your feet at night. There is no need to massage the feet or do anything else. Is it really that simple?

How do foot detox patches work?       

Detox pads are made with bamboo extracts, vinegar and other “healthy” ingredients. They claim to remove toxins and wastes from your body by placing patches on the bottoms of your feet overnight. When you wake up, the pads will be brown in color from all of the toxins being released from your body. Over a period of a few days, the patch should become lighter and lighter in color until it is completely white. This indicates that all of the toxins have been removed from your body.

Do detox foot pads work?

The question is whether we can trust the hoopla surrounding foot pads. After all, these things seem almost too good to be true. Detox pads supposedly help with the following: toxins, wastes, fatigue, anxiety, poor health, parasites, lack of energy, lymphatic functions, and arthritis.

In a health conscious society, detox pads seem great. I was the first one ready to try out these miracle workers that could eliminate toxins in mere days. The problem is that there is no scientific evidence that proves detox pads work. There have even been claims that the pads turn brown not because toxins are being released but because the vinegar in the pad simply reacts to the sweat from your feet. This also explains why the patch gets lighter in color and turns white over a few days. It is not because you have fewer toxins in your body. It is because vinegar is a proven way to prevent sweaty feet. After a few days, the vinegar no longer turns color because there is no sweat for it to react to. On top of that, I find it alarming that when I use a search engine tool to look up detox pads, there are more websites about it being a scam than it actually working. I cannot find anyone who says detox patches actually work besides the companies that sell them. As much as I am intrigued by the whole concept, I’ll have to pass.

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Having a nail digging into the skin causes irritation and can lead to infection. Symptoms include swelling, redness and pain in the toe. Your toe may even feel warmer than the rest of your body. You may notice puss and a distinct odor as well. If your toenail is not infected, you can take the following measures to treat and prevent ingrown toenails in the future. If your ingrown toenail is not better after several days, see a doctor.

Treating ingrown toenails that have not been infected

· Clean the infected area very often and frequently. Apply an antiseptic, such as peroxide, to the trouble area.
· To reduce swelling, soak your feet in a foot basin filled with lukewarm water and Epsom salt. Massage the ingrown toenail. Soak feet at least twice daily.
· Trim your nails properly. Never cut your nails too short. This causes the nail to curve down into your skin. Instead, cut your nail straight across.
· Avoid shoes that are too tight. This applies pressure to the nail. Shoes should fit comfortably.
· Keep your feet dry. If your shoes are always damp due to excess sweating or engaging in water activities, dry your feet regularly. Exposing your ingrown toenail to constant moisture weakens the nail making it more susceptible to bending and curving.

If your ingrown toenail has already led to infection, or if you suffer from a medical condition, such as Diabetes or poor foot circulation, you will have to see a doctor. Your doctor may suggest antibiotics, surgery or removal of the nail. If your doctor decides that surgery is the best option, there will be a minor operation to remove part of or the entire nail as necessary.

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