Japanese Detox Patchese - SCAM PRODUCT OR NOT?

A Detox patch provides outer to inner cleansing and detoxification. The detox patch can be used on any part of the body, preferably in areas that draw perspiration. The preferred area for their application is the foot. According to Chinese medical knowledge, the human body has over 360 acupuncture points, with more than 60 of these acupuncture points being found on the soles of the feet. When the blood circulates to the soles, the detox patch can absorb toxins released from the acupuncture points. After just one night of body detox, there are significant changes to the smell and color of the pad (from brown to grayish black) reflecting the amount and degree of toxins that are extracted from the body.

There should be a visible reduction to this stain and change of color with regular use of the detox patch.

IMPORTANT TEST: If you doubt the connection between the sole of the foot with internal organs, there is always this simple experiment. If you are not allergic to garlic, cut a garlic clove in half and rub the fresh garlic side on the sole of your foot for approximately 45 seconds. Within a few minutes, you should be able to detect a garlic taste in your mouth.

While it is most common to place the detox patch on the bottom of your feet, they may also be placed other parts of the body with only a few exceptions. It is recommended that you keep the patch on the body for 4 to 8 hours. If using the patch on your feet it is suggested that socks be worn to prevent accidental removal while you sleep. Experts feel that the detox patch should only be used for a period of thirty days. After this initial cleansing period, simple maintenance is recommended every two to three weeks.

When detox patches are placed on the skin, the natural herbs and ingredients begin to emit infrared energy. This is a natural energy that the body will use to heal, repair and balance itself. This energy is needed more than ever in today's world to counter the invasive effects of our environmental toxins, as well as daily stress, injury and the aging process. Everyday we inadvertently accumulate toxic and unwanted matter inside our bodies, in our bones and muscles, in our fat and in our organs.

Physicians have known for centuries that health problems can result from the accumulation of foreign substances in the body and we are exposed to toxins and chemicals daily from the food or water that we consume. Over-eating fatty or processed foods, the air that we breathe and usage of alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and drugs are all just a scratch of the surface.

Another concern is the mercury content of fish and those of us who have had dental procedures using mercury amalgams. Our bodies eventually become flooded with toxins and we will eventually feel lethargic, perhaps lacking energy or focus. Our immune systems may struggle preventing us from fully recovering from common ailments or medical procedures. The natural detoxification of the body through the liver, kidney and lower gastrointestinal tract will become sluggish and physical symptoms of toxin buildup may include dark circles under the eyes, rashes, green or yellowish skin tone and weight gain. Some reports have even indicated that the human body can carry up to five pounds of additional weight from toxin buildup alone. Ailments such as stomach/gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, increased incidences of allergies and fatigue may be experienced.

There is no clear way to eliminate all of the chemical agents that are causing toxicity and disease but we must attempt to detoxify our bodies at least at the same rate they are being contaminated. Thorough and periodic cleansings, using means like detox patches or detox diets may be necessary to get our body back into balance and break up long-term congestion.