anyone have any real idea about whether or not these things actually work? i developed a rash on my foot during the period of time in which i was using them, the guy who sold them to me refuses to talk to me about anything of any subject matter (except for when he's telling me how disrespectful i am for contacting him and that he will not discuss anything of any subject matter with me), and when i left the plates running in the water without my feet, there was still lots of crap and shit floating around in the water after a half an hour. all seems very suspicious.
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Re: ionic foot bath plates
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 7:28 PMHi Paragon:
Yes... They are VERY suspicious. I don't recommend them. Trust your intuition here; it's on target.
Sadly, I believe that the companies that make these devices use stainless steel electrodes.
Even small amounts of current in the water will cause metal ions to be deposited in the water. The metal ions react with salts and oxygen ( even VERY minute amounts of salt, measured in parts per BILLION ), and hence you have the "gunk" floating around in the water.
Next, the actual CURRENT that is active THROUGH the water changes the permeability of the human skin. So, all of that metal that is now in the water may just have an opportunity to travel THROUGH the skin, and start to reek havoc with the lymphatic system ( hence your rash ).
Hmmm... not exactly my idea of DE-toxing.
They should at LEAST use platinum or titanium electrodes, so that the device would at least not CAUSE any harm.
...but that's just my opinion!
Kind Regards,
Jason
