Ion Cleanse - Crud of The Month- September 2006

Ion Cleanse Reviews
Ion Cleanse wins this month’s

Dung, Scam, Crap

You’ll find hyped testimonials about how this device has healed everything from psoriasis to cancer.

Check this out:

The ionCleanse® machine, which uses ionic exchange to draw toxins out of the body through the feet, is the latest is a series of machines to come out of Australia, Russian, and the U.S. The common feature that binds these machines together is ability to draw metals out of the body through the feet.

What’s the miracle? How does body internal cleansing sound? Whoppee! Simply pop your feet in a bath of salt water and activate a “mouse sized device”. Ion Cleanse then passes a current across the device and pump in ions across your feet. All for the low price of $2000!

Here’s the behind the scenes on the IonCleanse.

The water undergoes being electrolyzation. This allows rapid corrosion of the iron electrodes in the foot bath. Ferric oxides to the chemist, or rust to most everyone else ultimately turns the water yellow then brown. Insoluble iron precipitates float as scum to the top too.

Here’s a description of a similar scam played on water filtration “detoxifiers”.

A couple of year ago, the Bad Science column in the Guardian looked at one of these devices. They concluded that none of the common waste products from the human body (creatine and urea) oozed into the “toxic” water. The only change they detected was a rise in iron levels.

Try pouring the supposed “toxic” water into your potted plant. It could even get healthier- after all, it’s full of iron!

I personally underwent numerous sessions of Ioncleanse and found no tangible benefit other than enjoying the tickle of water on my toes.

Consult a doctor before latching hopes on this piece of costly dung

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9 Responses to 'Ion Cleanse - Crud of The Month- September 2006'

T - November 15th, 2006 at 2:49 pm
I worked in a Alternative Chiroprators office, and they had one of these devices. They charged 25 bucks per 30 minute session and recommend 12 sessions. I thought then and still do now that it was all a scam. The doctor claimed that it used osmosis to remove the toxins out of your body.

Sadly some people will believe anything, I saw right through this from the beginning.
Tim - January 10th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
Who ever wrote ‘Ion Cleanse-crud of the month’obviously never read all the literature that was supplied with the unit. It TELLS YOU to do a ‘footless session’ with just the water so you can compare the colour change! By the way, I hope you are not drinking the water if thats the colour it turned by itself, as its only reacting with the impurities in the water.
It also stresses that the process is not a cure nor a treatment for any illness or disorder.
I have no vested interest in regards to promotions or sales of this unit. I only know from first hand knowledge of how my family and I benefitted from this unit. I am a major skeptic of any passing fad as well as what the pharmaceutical push on us. I was left with a debilitating condition as a result of an adverse reaction to a prescription drug for approx.4 years. Apart from modified office work, I was pretty much house bound. My experience with the Ion Cleanse unit started with a recommendation from a relative who suffered from swollen ankles and whose meds were constantly increased to the point of severe side effects. After three treatments, her ankles returned to normal and no longer required meds for the conditon. My wife tried it and some toxin related conditions were relieved. So I figured what do I have to lose so I tried it. After two treatments, a sore and stiff elbow that was bothering me for about 4 years was resolved. After 4 treatments, ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF MY MED REACTION WERE GONE! At that point I was hooked and bought a machine for our family. I “Followed the directions” and did a trial run with only water and salt.(we have a purification system on our house water that removes chlorine and other chemicals from the purification plant as well as softening the water). I ran the unit for 30 minutes and only a very faint yellow/brown, like a very very weak tea colour emerged. I then changed the water and salt solution in the basin and put my feet in. Within minutes, I could see the colour changing to a very dark brown, foam appeared and then it turned very dark green/black.
So I guess you could say that I already took your ‘dare’ and proved you very wrong.

I suggest you research more before you post erroneous information.

I highly recommend this machine for cleaning toxins from the body. Because of using this unit, I am no longer house bound, I have my life back.
Please refer to the following web site for info.
http://www.ioncleanse.com/
(I apologise for the previous post sent before spell check)
Malowe - January 11th, 2007 at 1:22 am
There’s another sham shiller shilling for IonCleanse.

Before anyone buys a Wallet Cleanse, check out these sites:

http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=16927
http://www.skepchick.org/skepticsguide/viewtopic.php?t=743&sid=e4eb990c90ea408c98a4f1eb667f6834
http://www.scamfraudalert.com/archive/index.php?f-88.html
http://www.detoxificationtoday.com/
http://stupidevilbastard.com/index/weblog/comments/conversations_with_a_dumbass/
http://www.projo.com/news/content/projo_20050108_raid8.a337f.html
Wendy - January 11th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
It’s unfortunate that when someone gives their opinion on this site that others have to put that person down. Just because one does not believe in natural healing doesn’t make it wrong and doesn’t warrant a rude reply back. There are many natural ways of healing that are very effective and work far better than any traditional medicine from a regular doctor. The Ion Cleanse (even though some do not believe in it) is a natural healing product and as the same with many natural healing remedies - traditional medicine does not believe it in. I am very pleased to say that there are some doctors that are now opening their minds to natural medicine. My husband had a serious debilitating problem for 5 years that no specialist could heal him of - it was called Hyperacusis - a side effect condition caused by taking Paxil for only one month. After 5 years of seeing specialists with no answer but to wear ear plugs we went to a natural path who suggested the Ion Cleanse. The natural path did not state that it would heal any specific disease only that it would clean the body of toxin and then the body would heal itself of whatever. My husband noticed wonderful results after the first treatment and we were very skeptical - we went back for another treatment and more results - after 5 treatments - yes at 35.00 Cdn per treatment - his hearing was corrected. We now no longer use plastic plates but glass plates, we can clap, we can laugh loudly, he can play music in his car - the sound sensitivity of Hyperacusis has disappeared completely. Now you tell me that the Ion Cleanse is a farce. Sorry but we believe in it as we believe in many herbal and cleansing techniques. We have living proof. So please don’t insult others that believe in something just because you don’t.
Ralph - August 21st, 2007 at 1:28 pm
I too am a believer in the ionic footbath. As a practioner I have owned or used several different brands. My experience is that the $2400 and up foot baths don’t do any more good than the $1200 to $1500 ones. The cheap Far East units are a waste of money, they don’t perform. Try one for several sessions before you pass judgement.
mark - September 21st, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Dear sir or madam,
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Audrey - March 15th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Thanks TIM for your honest experieced appraisal of the Ionic Cleanse treatments. As a therapist, I have been doing these cleanses for 9 months with my clients. I have had reports of dead tapeworms worms in the stool following cleanses, I’ve seen dead pin worms in the water, I have seen a parasite that appeared to be clear like a jelly fish but only 1/2 in long from someone who helped clean up after the storm down south who walked barefoot in the debris, I’ve seen VERY blue water from a person with much radiation in them, I have seen and heard the results of liver cleansing, I have heard the results of MS-like symptoms disappearing, I have heard the results of Rheumatoid Arthritis totally diappearing after 100 treatments, I have testimonies of persons with pain just leaving their bodies, I could go on and on with positive results from these foot cleanses, so IF IT WORKS FOR MANY, DON’T CRITICISE A THEREAPY THAT IS TRULY ANCIENT.
Andrea - April 11th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
I too am a HUGE believer in the Ion Footbath Technology. I have seen a 90 year old woman who was on very heavy narcotic drugs due to a hip fracture come off all the drugs after only 4 30 minute sessions. I have seen a person who had not been able to use her thumb for 2 years due to arthritic pain start moving the thumb during the first session. It has many many benefits. It does work for many, but not all. Please don’t criticise a therapy that could possibly help someone get thier life back!!!
iloj - May 28th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Ion Cleanse Dexotifying Footbath Reviewed by Owner of Best Medical Spa in America, Kile Law http://www.bluewaterspa.com/whoweare.html, Owner of Blue Water Spa http://www.bluewaterspa.com , voted best medical spa in America 2006 and 2007 experiences Ion Cleansing first hand. …um foot

Whenever I hear about a detoxifying treatment I am both intrigued and skeptical. One of the newest “detox” treatments is an “ion cleanse” that requires an individual to immerse their feet in a basin of water for 30 minutes. They go by names like ion cleanse ionic footbath, ionic cleanse foot detox bath among others. The claim is that a variety of toxins will be released through the feet.

I was told the water in the basin may change color and consistency from orange, brown through to black — due to the release of toxic substances through the pores on the sole of each foot. I was told when the water is changing colors, each color represents the part of the body that is being detoxified.

I thought I would give the ion cleanse a try and experienced a demonstration myself.

Blue Water Spa’s spa manager Mari Beth Hedeman and I both elected to have ion cleanse treatments. We sat side by side as the ion cleansing procedure started. We placed our feet in basins of warm, clear water. An electrical device that looked like a filter (but clearly was NOT a filter) was placed in the basin. This device powered the ion cleanse machine. Within minutes, the water began changing color. Yellow, orange, green, black. The water was also bubbly. It looked like sewage. The woman providing the demonstration analyzed the water in the basins. We were told we were releasing toxins through our feet. The colors, according to her, indicated we both were releasing a lot of toxins and a lot of metals. She said something about toxins from our gallbladder being released. She also stated that she noticed “lymph” in the water..

I asked about evidence. There were no published medical studies available. And, the person providing the demonstration could not give me the name of a single physician who uses this device in their practice.

The biggest surprise was when I asked what would happen if we performed a treatment but did not immerse feet in the water. Apparently, the water would turn colors and bubble up whether an individual’s feet were immersed in the water or not. Hmmmm……. I thought the colors in the water were based on toxins being released.

Maybe this treatment really does something. There are several manufacturers of these devices and it is possible that there are significant differences between the systems. Maybe somewhere, evidence does exist that this treatment really does work. All I know personally is that when I asked for evidence it was not available to me.

In my opinion, this treatment can provide a deep cleaning of one’s bank account. The only real evidence presented about this device was the amount of money practitioners were making by providing this treatment to consumers.

This device claims to help from everything from arthritis to cancer. The woman providing the demonstration mentioned a several times the positive effects this treatment can have on children with autism. Of course, there was absolutely no evidence available about how this treatment could possibly treat autism. I was sickened by the thought of practitioners purchasing this system and promoting it to parents who are desperately looking for anything available that might help a child with a health concern. People who seek out opportunities make money from people who are faced with adversity in my opinion are the lowest of the low.

I am blessed with healthy children. But, I imagine that if the health of my children was compromised that I would try absolutely anything and spend any amount of money on any treatment that promised a cure or an improvement.

The public needs to ask for evidence of safety and efficacy of products and devices that make claims about improving health or well being. Sadly, there will always be some unscrupulous people, including many so called medical spas not owned and operated by physicians who evaluate treatments based on the revenue they can generate rather than the safety and efficacy of a procedure or device.

For more information about Blue Water Spa, a medical spa owned and operated by board certified plastic surgeon Michael Law MD please go to http://www.bluewaterspa.com or http://www.michaellawmd.com