For those not aware of detox foot patches, they are essentially an absorbent pad with adhesive to stick to the body. The patches are coated or soaked in special ingredients like bamboo vinegar, wood vinegar and mushrooms, which are alleged to draw various poisons out of the body. The user puts on a clean pad on the suggested body part, sleeps all night wearing the patch, then removes it in the morning. Users report finding the detox foot patch covered with a black sludge that is said to be the toxins extracted from the body.

While detox patches can be placed anywhere, they are usually used on the feet. This location comes from the field of reflexology, which posits a zone on the feet which corresponds to each organ system in the body. The detox foot patch is said to stimulate these zones and make each organ system to release its toxins.

Detox foot patches are also very popular for weight loss, and are said to work by balancing the digestive system. Increasing the well being of this system helps the body to metabolize food more efficiently, making sure more food is burned off instead of being stored as fat. Since fat can also be the storage mechanism for toxins, this also serves a detoxing purpose.

The testimonials for the detox foot patch are all over the web. Check out any health or alternative medicine site, and you’re sure to see some of the buzz. However, not all detox foot patches are the same. Various patches promise different benefits, based on the ingredients and delivery method. Aside from weight loss, different patches are said to give the user clearer skin, shiny hair, pain relief, improved sleep, healthy circulation, and stress reduction. It should go without saying that the more significant the claim, the more evidence should be required.

One question we might ask is this: how do detox foot patches work? How can sticking a detox foot patch to the sole of your foot provide all these benefits in the rest of the body? Well, most cleansing patches are based on the functioning of the lymphatic system, which regulates the bodies’ immune system, blood circulation, and internal cleansing of toxins. Over time, this system can become blocked, and most detox foot patches attempt in one way or another to unblock it.

The jury is out on the science behind detox foot patches. However, at the very least this home remedy shouldn’t cause any harm, so why not give it a try? No matter the detox recipe you choose – detox foot patch, cleansing drink or otherwise – a refreshing cleanse can be the best way to give your tired body some relief. Enjoy!