"Ionic detoxification foot baths": fact or ficiton?

Question:

My boyfriend had one of these foot baths at his homeopathic doctor's office, and supposedly the bath is supposed to rid the body of toxins. I read up on the subject and I think it's a total scam. He wants to go out and buy one of these bath machines, and I'm trying to talk him out of it. If there are any doctors or nurses or homeopathic practioners out there who could give their opinions (for or against) the validity of these machines, I would really appreciate hearing what you have to say! Thanks!

Answers:
Hey. If it's the same thing i'm thinking where the water turns brown? It supposedly has no benefits whatsoever, is not scientifically proven, and is in fact just a simple oxidation reaction and gimmick which companies are using to rip people off. I heard it costs a bomb as well! It was on watchdog about 6 months ago and was exposed as a total scam.

Just to warn you this is just what I've heard and have not done any proper research into it.

I should have added, i graduated with a first class biomedical degree, am now a medical student and have never heard of this "therapy" being suggested for anything. Also I cannot imagine physiologically how a solution in a bath with a electric current across it could remove toxic substances from your blood and tissues through the soles of your feet :) I recommend a good diet and some exercise. I read on a website that sells them that the water changes colour even if you do not put your feet in it...lol. If you want I can write you a whole paper on why these things are bull

"Ionic detoxification foot baths": fact or ficiton?

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