As far as I can tell, there doesn't appear to be any legitimate research done on this product, but it is unlikely that they are effective, as is typical when something has this much marketing behind it and no formal research.
Their website just cites testimonials, one of which references an article in the Journal of Immunity, which despite its name is not an actual medical journal, and is actually another compilation of testimonials.
A little research into how the body detoxifies (the liver) will tell you that the whole idea of removing "toxins," "parasites," and even "cellulite" from the bottom of the feet is completely false. The surface of the pad picks up dead skin and dirt, and a chemical on the pad ensures the color. Repeated use of this pad will clean your feet, but nothing else. It is known that when water is applied to the pad, it will turn brown. It may be only affective is slowly hindering the sweat glands in the feet over time. It would be an explanation for the lightening each day.
no. they're a scam. if you want to detox go on a detox diet
Detox foot pads don't work. The color is from chemicals ingredients breaking down.
Don't buy them. They have been proven not to work by several studies.
NO!The foot detox pads are genuine, and they work well at removing toxins, poisons, and heavy metals from the body.
(* The brand name product from Kinoki are foot pads that are advertised as 'cleaning the body" by absorbing body impurities through the feet.)Anyone can use them, but they don't work, just turn colors from sweat.Take one and put a little water on in and it turns brown. Cover any part of the body and it will sweat when you sleep, so that's how they "work." They can be used on a 1-week-old and you will get the same result.
Yes, the Acupeds foot pads do work. They are basically used as natural detoxifiers. According to the various reviews the Acupeds foot pads do work.
The detox foot baths have been called scams. Many reviews have been written that say that detox foot baths do nothing. The water turns color which makes the customer think something is happening when it is not.
A detox foot spa supposedly ionizes the water in the foot bath using a mild electrical current. This is supposed to remove impurities from a user's body through the feet. It sounds good, but it does not actually do what it claims to do.
Anyone can use them they don't work they turn colors from sweat..... take one and put a little water on in and it turns brown. I got them looked at the and new there was no way. cover any part of the body and it will sweat when you sleep so that's how they work. they can be used on a 1 week old and you will get the same result.
Anyone can use them they don't work they turn colors from sweat..... take one and put a little water on in and it turns brown. I got them looked at the and new there was no way. cover any part of the body and it will sweat when you sleep so that's how they work. they can be used on a 1 week old and you will get the same result.
I think they work pretty well, but it does depend on which ones you buy. I use these: http://www.crystalspring.co.uk/detoxology-footpads-p-34.html because they're the best I've tried and the delivery is free. (yay).
I haven't tried a lot of Detox, but right now I am using those Kinoki Detox FootPads and they work so far, and I feel better and more clean on the inside, so you could try those. They are about $20 US Dollars and you can find them at a health store such as Walgreens.
They should not be harmful to a child, but the kinoki detox pads are said to be a hoax. They do not cleanse the body of parasites and heavy metals, and unfortunately; it is impossible for them to do so. After doing some research, it turns out that the pads have a brown powder inside them, and they subsequently turn brown whenever you add water. This water is added throughout the night as you sweat. While it would be nice if a detox were that easy, it is not, and it requires some dedication to a good diet alongside a detox plan. I have added related links and other questions on wikianswers so that you can be free to make your own conclusions.