How to Build an Ion Foot Bath

An ion footbath stimulates the body to self-detoxify through the introduction of positively and negatively charged ions of soluble salts. The ions enter the body from the feet through an electromagnetic current, attach themselves to toxins, and neutralize and eliminate them from the body. While medical science has yet to ascertain the effectiveness of an ion foot bath, preparing your own ion foot bath at home is a simple process and more cost-effective than purchasing ready equipment or getting one done at the spa.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Epsom salt
• Two large basins/bowls
• 9 volt battery
• Two alligator clips
• Two stainless steel spoons
• Plumbing tape
• Two electrical wire pieces, each 5-foot long

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Instructions

• 1

  Attach a piece of electrical wire to each of the two spoons, and seal using the plumbing tape.

• 2

  Attach the other ends of each of the two electrical wires to the 9 volt battery. Fix one wire to the positive end and the other wire to the negative end using the two alligator clips.

• 3

  Fill each bowl with about 3 and 1/2 inches of water and a teaspoon of Epsom salt.

• 4

  Deposit one stainless steel spoon in each bowl. Soak one foot in each bowl.

• 5

  Allow your feet to soak for 30 minutes to derive maximum benefit from the ion detox.