According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are several methods to detoxify the body. Detoxing foot baths are among these very effective and very simple methods. They help cleanse our entire body and eliminate toxins and accumulated waste. Find out how you can detoxify your body through your feet.
We know and use all the detox food cures, but few people have ever heard of detox baths or even detox patches. These methods have been discovered for several years by Chinese medicine and have proved their worth. Here are five types of foot baths to clean your body significantly.
The detox patches:
These patches, otherwise called pads, are very effective at removing toxins from your body. They also boost your energy and strengthen your immune system. There are patches on sale in parapharmacies and pharmacies that are also effective, but there are no better than natural and inexpensive products. Here is a very simple and easy recipe:
Preparation:
Put some water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then add 4 cloves of garlic and a medium onion finely chopped and let them boil for about 10 minutes. Filter the mixture and allow it to cool. In a band of self-adhesive hemostatic gauze, place the mixture and apply on the soles of the feet and put on your socks.
You can use these pads before going to bed, to let them act during your sleep. Remove them in the morning and rinse your feet. The color of the patches can change and this means that the toxins have been eliminated.
Ionic Footbath:
An ionic foot bath can also help detoxify your body from toxins. It is based on electrolysis, a method that uses electrical current to create a chemical reaction.
It is recommended to use warm water so that your pores open as well as salt that can act as an astringent. The ions must then be absorbed by the feet. If the salt water becomes dark, it is a sign that your body has been detoxified.
Salt bath detox:
Ingredients
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup sea salt
- 2 cups baking soda
A few drops of essential oil of your choice (lemon, lavender, or other)
Lukewarm water
Preparation and use
Put all the ingredients in warm water and let them act for a few minutes. Then, dip your feet for 30 minutes. You can add cider vinegar to this mixture.
Epsom salt is very effective and its main advantage is its richness in magnesium, which makes it possible to purify, detoxify and relax your body. This method works by removing toxins and waste material through the skin. Thanks to its high content of essential minerals, the Epsom salt foot bath promotes relaxation, helps relieve your feet and activate your blood circulation.
Clay bath detox:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bentonite clay
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
A few drops of essential oil of your choice (lemon, lavender, or other)
Preparation and use:
Start by putting the Epsom salt in a container containing warm water and then add the essential oil. Then mix the bentonite clay with water in another bowl and when mixing, make sure not to use a metal tool. Now add the clay to the prepared bath and immerse your feet for 20 minutes.
Bentonite clay is widely used for its ability to evacuate toxins, impurities and chemicals from the body. According to some researchers, this clay acts as a sponge containing many pores. It absorbs toxins by electrical attraction.
Detox Lemon Bath
Ingredients:
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried ginger powder
Preparation and use:
Fill a container with warm water and add the dried ginger and lemon. Then dip your feet for 30 minutes. This bath will soothe your body and help you guard against flu and many other irritations and allergies. Ginger and lemon are among the best foods that fight flu and colds for their antiviral properties and their richness in vitamins and minerals.
These methods are good solutions for detoxifying and cleansing your body, feel free to use them.