Do foot detox pads really work?
Dear Dr. Gott: I have a question about foot detox. Does it really remove toxins from your body? I’ve been doing it for about two years and would like to know if it is a waste of time. Dear Reader: The manufacturers of detox foot pads say toxins will be drawn from the body while a person sleeps. The instructions indicate a person should stick what looks like a large gauze pad to the bottom of both feet for 30 days in a row. The pads are removed in the morning. “Evidence” of their success is through the discoloration present on the pads. After the initial process, follow-up maintenance is recommended every few weeks. The ingredients in the pads are purported to give off infrared energy to draw out toxins. They contain plants and herbs, the mineral tourmaline and a mix of wood vinegar. Tourmaline is a hard, colored crystalline borosilicate mineral commonly used in gems, optics and electronics. Wood vinegar is a liquid, brownish red in color. How interesting that when a clear white pad is
