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The use of apple cider vinegar for detox goes back thousands of years. But the benefits are largely anecdotal. More research is needed. Many people are turning to "master cleanses" such as the lemon water detox to improve their health. Fans says the detox leads to glowing skin and…. They agree with me and have officially called Kinoki detox foot pads a scam. I'd always held that it was just a matter of time before the feds came down on Kinoki and on January 27, the Federal Trade Commission FTC charged their marketers with deceptive advertising, including claims that use of the foot pads would remove toxins from the body; treat high blood pressure , depression, and a host of other medical conditions; and lead to weight loss.
The FTC charged that all their advertising claims were either false or had no evidence to support them, which is exactly what I've been saying for the past year. The FTC filed its complaint against Xacta , the company marketing the foot pads, and two of its principles: Yehuda "Juda" Levin and Baruch Levin, whom they say are liable and culpable for the charges made in this case. According to the complaint , the defendants marketed Kinoki Foot Pads with deceptive advertisements on television and the Internet.
In addition, the advertisements claimed that use of the foot pads could treat depression , fatigue, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. The complaint also states that the defendants falsely claimed to have scientific proof that the foot pads removed toxic materials from the body.
The FTC is seeking to permanently bar the defendants from deceptively marketing Kinoki foot pads and for them to provide monetary payment to consumers who bought the pads under false pretences. It will doubtless take some time for this to work its way through the courts or for the defendants to negotiate some type of settlement but I'll be sure to keep you posted on any final decisions.
What they did find was that the darkening of the pads was caused by the wetness of feet during the night. When placed in steam, the pad darkened in the same way. While the skin does release sweat, it is not truly a detoxifying organ in the same way. Gerstner adds, "The idea is the foot pads can help detox the body—removing chemicals, toxins, or wastes. There is no scientific data to back this up. In , the Federal Trade Commission ordered a federal judge to ban the makers of the Kinoki Foot Pads a specific brand of detox foot pad from selling a wide variety of products.
According to the FTC, the makers "falsely claimed to have scientific proof that the foot pads removed toxic materials from the body. If you've accepted the fact that you won't see any detoxifying results from the foot pads and still want to use them, by all means. All three doctors agree that the detox foot pads, although ineffective, are harmless to try. Because there are no proven health benefits to using detox foot pads, the product is merely an overnight foot mask.
But even in terms of a foot treatment, Gerstner says there are better options. To help tired, sore feet, she recommends soaking them in Epsom salt soaks or magnesium bath salt soaks, and if you have dry heels, exfoliating with a foot pumice and glycolic cream.
There is no evidence to support the efficacy of detox foot pads for treating medical problems or detoxifying the body. Though they are generally harmless for most if you are looking to treat any illness or symptoms that could indicate an illness, make an appointment with a qualified physician instead. Federal Trade Commission. At FTC's request, judge imposes ban on marketers of detox foot pads. Updated November 4, Thank you [email] for signing up.
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