Kinoki Foot Pads - REAL Research? REAL Testing?

Question

I've seen several 'is it a hoax?' questions, and everyone points out the 20/20 report. I watched it... and am still not convinced whether or not these detox pads are a hoax.

Sure, the brown discoloration was proven to be caused by moisture and not by toxicity. But that doesn't mean that they still don't draw out toxins invisibly in the mean time. Maybe they just added the function to give a visual simulation of what reactions are happening since you can't really see it.

They tested a used pad for material and said they found nothing... But what if the individual who used it didn't HAVE that chemical in their system? They need to test the person for the chems first.

And the big downfall is they didn't test a pad BEFORE vs AFTER use to see if there were differences in any part of the chemical composition.

So, has anyone gotten actual before-and-after chemical testing done on these things by legitimate methods? After extended use and with people with proven exposure to chemicals? Thnx

Answer 1

Well at least you are thinking about it, and wondering if there are any better investigations.  That is the start of thinking critically.

The manufacturer has never done such a test.  Why do you think that might be?

The problem starts with the unproven claim that people are full of mysterious toxins.  You'll note these are never defined or specified, so how can they be measured before and after?  What chemical are they claiming their product removes?.  You're right...it would be simple to do a blood test before and after and show that the chemical was lessened, and that it now appeared in the rusty water.  There is no study that shows this..

No legitimate scientist would waste his time doing such a test because the idea of drawing toxins (whatever those are) out through the feet is completely ludicrous.  the idea must first be plausible from what we already know for it to be worth testing scientifically...and that just isn't the case with foot detoxing.  There is no anatomical or physiologic process that would allow for such a thing occurring.

The explanation is a very simple electro-chemical reaction between the pad and the water.  If you aren't convinced that the water turning rusty brown whether feet are in it or not is good evidence, then maybe nothing will convince you.

Answer 2

total garbage. no testing. those "detox foot baths" are the same thing- reaction from the copper wires in the foot bath.

you can't suck "toxins" out of your skin. you just plain can't.

if you are "toxic" then your doctor needs to help you figure out why and exactly what is causing it. hair analysis, blood tests etc can show you this.