The Trim & Detox Patch
Trim and detox patches for your feet claim to be able to help you lose weight and detoxify your body. Some contain traditional Japanese medicinal herbs and products, while others contain some vinegar and green tea. There is some basis for the foot pads with traditional Japanese medicinal ingredients in them. Foot pads with only vinegar and green tea, however, are not as effective.
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History
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The idea of healing the body through the soles of the feet has a foundation in reflexology and in traditional Japanese medicine. The idea is that the soles of the feet contain meridian points, which connect to other areas of the body. By stimulating the correct area of the foot, you can support that area of the body and aid in healing, detoxifying and losing weight.
Facts
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Pads that contain infrared heat and traditional medicinal ingredients can enhance circulation and balance kidney or liver meridians. If you follow the tenets of traditional Japanese medicine, using the pads will support the body in detoxification. The liver, the largest internal organ, breaks down toxins, but also plays a role in breaking down fat. If the liver is healthy, it will excrete excess fat through the bile and out the small intestine. Supporting liver health could have an effect on how well you metabolize fat.
Benefits
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Placing a trim and detox foot pad on your feet overnight may have some benefit if you accept traditional Japanese medicinal beliefs. Becoming more aware of the importance of a healthy body is a benefit of these pads. By thinking about their effects on your liver and other organs, which support weight loss and a healthy, detoxified body, you may become more aware of other ways to support your body, such as exercise, eating well and resting.
Misconceptions
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Trim and detox foot pads are popular and are manufactured by many different companies. Some contain traditional Japanese medicinal ingredients, while others contain inert ingredients. Some foot pads have been tested and found to contain only plain vinegar and green tea extracts. The pads without any beneficial ingredients have no apparent value, although pads with medicinal ingredients may have some value.
Considerations
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There may be some benefit to trim and detox foot pads. They are a simple, inexpensive method to support the healthy functioning of your body. The trim and detox foot pads have no known safety issues, but may not be as effective as other methods, such as a healthy diet and exercise.
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