The foot detox works by using gentle negative ions to course through the body collecting toxic substances. This treatment is used to help increase energy, detox the body of toxins (pollutants, chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, etc.), balance the pH, reduce inflammation, cleanse the body of parasites, aid in significant pain relief (gout and arthritic pains) including headaches, reduce wrinkles, acne and other skin problems (dark circles under the eyes) and reduce menstrual pain/PMS