Should I buy kinoki detox foot pads?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

There is no conventional scientific basis for claims that any object in external contact with the body has a chemically 'cleansing' or 'detoxifying' affect - in fact, it is highly unlikely that anything you can put inside your body has a 'detox' effect, either, other than (in the loosest possible sense) drugs or foodstuffs designed to purge the bowels, lower cholesterol, or maintain/alter biological balances (e.g- laxatives, high-fibre diets, phytosterols, insulin, etc.).

Chemicals applied to the skin may be absorbed, and beneficial (or harmful) effects may be achieved (e.g- moisturiser, pain-killing creams, some psycho-active drugs, concentrated acid). Granted - it is possible to stimulate sweating (or halt it) by applying chemicals to the skin (or heat), but any normal level of sweat is unlikely to expunge a significantly higher-than-normal level of toxins from your body.

Radioactive substances and strong electro-magnetic fields may interfere with internal processes in a range of interesting ways (e.g- interrupting neural connections, destroying genetic material, sautéing your internal organs), but it is highly unlikely that a tampon for your foot could utilise these effects in a practical or beneficial way.

However, in acknowledgement of well-documented evidence regarding the mildly positive efficacy of placebos (see: homoeopathy, faith healing, snake oil), your mileage may vary.

Answer 3

While there are no known side effects for Kinoki foot pads, a physician or pharmacist should still be consulted before use. There is always a possibility of an allergy to one of the ingredients or a possible interaction with an existing medication.

Answer 4

I sprained my ankle in December 2009. When I wake up in the morning I usually hobble on it for a minute or so until it loosens up. The rest of the day I am fine unless I have been seated for a long time. I used the detox foot pads for two weeks (they came in boxes of 7 for each foot, I bought two). From the first morning I used them, I noticed, I wasn't sore in the morning on my foot. I didn't hobble at all! So it did something! I walked perfectly with no soreness. After the two weeks suppy was gone, I woke up with soreness in my ankle. I hobble. I have been looking to buy more so that I can again feel good in the morning when I wake up. It worked for me!

Answer 5

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a total scam and these people should be put in jail for taking gullible people's money.

Answer 6

You put them on your feet over night, underneath your socks. I highly recommend that you view the related questions "Do Kinoki detox foot pads work?". I have added a link below.

Answer 7

You can find them at Walgreen's if you have one, that's where I got mine and they seem to work! or I had really dirty feet.

Answer 8

Well, if its a foot pad and its meant for your feet, then its okay. But if it isn't, and it does something to your foot then you can sue them