Hey Jerry,

Thanks for the info.

I have heard from some people that they do experience benefits from the baths. Others say they don't notice any difference. Of course that's all subjective.

When we did our tests, we were looking to manufacture our own model of foot spa for the purpose of heavy metal removal. Unfortunately, the model we tested showed no significant heavy metal removal. This was disappointing to say the least because I was told by a representative from the company that manufactures the product we tested that it did in fact remove heavy metals and that there were test results demonstrating this on their website. I searched their website and found no tests about heavy metals at all.

Unfortunately, people were purchasing units (at this convention where I was told this) on faith and with no chance to verify the claims of heavy metal tests before they purchased. People were also being told that the ugly stuff in the water was stuff coming out of their body. We now know this is simply not true.

So, my main concern about foot baths is not about the foot baths themselves. It is about casting a bad light on alternative health methods when false claims are made.

I'm a sold believer in freedom so if something works for someone, people should have the right to do it. I just don't want to see ammunition given to the opposition of alternative health practices because some people make unsubstantiated claims. That hurts all of us.

Perhaps one day, we'll get to the bottom of what benefit they provide, until then, people should be free to choose whether or not they want to put their money into this type of therapy.

I was unable to find anything relating to heavy metal tests and foot spas on the page you linked to. I would love it if you could provide a direct link to the page talking about this. I would like to look deeper into this.

Many thanks.