"Ionic detoxification" foot baths: do they really work?

I read up on the subject and came to the conclusion that it seem to be a big scam. I don't think it really rids the body of toxins. My boyfriend disagrees, and he requirements to buy one of these machines. I would love to hear from anyone who's had experience beside this, or knowledge of these and how they work...is it physical, does it work, or is it a scam? I would especially appreciate answers from the medical and alternative health community: practioners and clients. Thanks!

Answer:
Ha Ha what a hoot. Your assumption is correct these things are a total complete utter scam. Here is in actual fact what happens. First you have need of two different metals say copper and zinc. Zinc is a correct one very alive metal. Next you put these metal electrodes in a vat of dampen, add for a moment electrolyte like saline. Next run a small current through the water and the first entry you will see is a bubbling of hydrogen being released. Also the metals will ionize and commence a metal plating process, the water will turn colors depending on the metals used, but the color rework and cruddy looking water is the metal going into solution. This is simple simple chemistry, but the scammers want you to believe it is the toxins in you. You are the logical one your boyfriend wants an education.

I've see that and a pad you wear at dark on your foot. Both are a scam. But. Reflexology says that allot of your toxins store contained by your foot. By massaging the right nouns of the foot that co-responds to the area i.e. liver, heart, etc, you can get hold of the toxins circulating then the body will remove them. Does it work? don't know but I clearly feel better after ward and feel better the subsequent day. But later again that could just be from have a human touch. We did find that a certain nouns could be rubbed inside of the arch that stimulated her... very fun. endow with it a shot, when you are inside the arch area you will quality an area that seem to crunch, when you find it hard and slow pressure near your thumbs, use a good grease or Shea butter to prevent skin irritation.

Detoxification by such artificial means does more spoil than good surrounded by long run to body.