Discussion on 'Do Kinoki detox foot pads work?'

(18) On July 20, 2008 at 9:16 pm Anlu37 [0] said:

I have been using pads from www.purifyyourbody.com and I see that the owner of the company has posted here. I have always recieved great service from her, and I LOVE the foot pads she sells. I have never slept better or felt better during the day. I don't get the usual middle-of-the-day-rut anymore either. My sister-in-law who uses these religiously even sent some in for testing. She sent in a used pad and a "control" unused pad. The used pad came back with all sorts of toxins and the unused came back clean of toxins. I was sold from that point forward!!

(17) On July 20, 2008 at 06:10 am ForReal [0] said:

YES.

It is Not a placebo affect. I just bought 'em to see if they really changed color and stuff. The box was like $20. But the pads DRASTICALLY reduced my joint pain & stiffness and eliminated the swelling in my legs and feet so much that my shoes were all too big. Of course this made me feel more energetic & whatnot. It can't be a placebo, because I didn't even imagine that happening and the difference was very, very dramatic. The results lasted about a month and now I'm gonna get more pads.

(16) On June 29, 2008 at 06:57 am Pickleshy [197] said:

Posted by rhauptman:

The detox foot pads that I sell on my website at http://www.purifyyourbody.com have been proven to work. They do not contain any fillers at all like the Kinoki foot pads do. (cornstarch, "vegetable fiber", etc - just a cheap way to create an inferior foot patch). What you should do if you are in doubt is take an un-used foot pad still in the wrapper, and also take a used pad, and send them to a lab. The un-used pad is your control. What the lab results will tell you is the types of toxins (heavy metals, plastic by products, yeasts, etc) that have been taken out of your body in that one pad that you sent in used.

I have been amazed at the gunk and toxic matter that the labs identified in my used pad. And, after about 3-4 months of continuous use, my pads finally have come clean in the morning.

You are welcome to try them out. I offer a money back guarantee, and FREE priority shipping. I usually ship the next day so it is quite possible for you to receive your foot pads within 3 business days.

Have a great day!

Rebecca

http://www.purifyyourbody.com

I really didn't mean to start an argument or hurt anyone's business (except Kinoki for their HUGE markup on an inferior product preying on people desperate to detox. I"m sure you've read my writing "if they make you feel better - do it!" and buy from the many listed on eBay. Most are fairly priced. Yes, I did try the pads before becoming suspicious and my "research engineer" mindset kicked in. I still have at least $100 of these pads.

I don''t want nor need to send the "results" to a lab. You said you did. Would you be willing to share the results with me? If you have sent unused and used pads to an accredited lab (like one connected to a University) I would be very interested in seeing the results. I asked dozens of resellers (plus e-mailed the one factory in Japan that seems to be the source for most pads of all types - no answers from any) or lab results but,as I say, received none. I did receive page after page of glowing testimonials. As I say, "if it makes you feel better - do it!". I finally detoxed a different way thanks to several doctors. I had so many requests for how I did it I finally wrote it up on www.yantis.us/detox.htm. You might want to check your body temp and body pH then follow the steps listed on this page. I was so toxic my saliva was faintly yellow. I had to buy scientific lab paper to measure my pH as pH paper meant for people goes down to either 5 or 5.5. I was 4.7 and 92 degrees at the worst. My metabolism had essentially stopped.

I suspect you sell on eBay and your pads are fairly priced. That's good. And ethical as there are so many people that believe they work to the point that it DOES help how they feel. For the cheap price of the pads (typical eBay price) they are worth every penny if they do that. All of the pads contain a mineral (ground up rock) called tourmaline. It is one of three "rocks" in nature that naturally emit heat. One of other two is uranium. Uranium would work just as well but not be safe to the user of course. The pieces of tree bark and root bark comes from a certain type of bambo tree mostly found in Japan. www.kenrico.com is the source of most pads. They also probably give you the most for your money. Cheaply made detox foot pads made by others often contain just eniugh touramline to barely work. And lots of filler stuff that is truly worthless. Torumaline is much more expensive than ground up bamboo!

The type of bamboo tree used naturally emits gooey brown gunk when exposed to a hot rain (rare in Japan). The roots are much better and Kenrico uses mostly bark from the roots. They also have a high percentage of tourmaline (around 60%) and have no fillers what so ever. There are certain other ingedients such as 2% geranium. You'll also find vinegar in most pads (provides the AWFUL smell!) and additives that change colors allowing Kenrico and others to sell many varities and claim different pads draw toxins from different parts of the body. It's easy to become a Kenrico reseller. I hope they are your supplier. Their site is a wonder to behold. Page after page of testimonials PLUS actual lab test results. But, alas, the specific tests do not include the quantities of the toxins that were drawn from the body via sweat. A natural process by the way. ALL sweat contains toxins. That's the only "lab results" I've ever seen.

I have Lyme disease (still getting worse) but I did detox quickly when an LLMD (Lyme literate MD) told me of Wilson's Syndrome. After being disbarred by the AMA in about 1990 Dr. Wilson didn't give up and proved "Wilson's Syndrome" www.wilsonssyndrome.com is real and can be treated. They reinstated him and he got his MD certification back again. I've talked to Dr. Wilson. If it were me, I would have sued the AMA but he is a soft spoken forgiving man...

(15) On June 28, 2008 at 11:07 am Spyderfast [0] said:

Lets stick to the facts:

#1 The placebo effect is real. This is a well known and documented effect that affects about 30% of the population. This is due somewhat in part to the susceptibility of the person who is given the placebo to believe it will have a positive outcome on their specific illness or problem.

#2 To make a statement that your product works in response to a person's question about the efficacy of a product has already crossed the line of the ethical "conflict of interest"

#3 I went to the page that the first quote gave and looked at the product. The pages show the warning that the FDA expresses that "this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease....." But, the sellers of the product clearly state that it detoxifies the body and specifically mentions the lymphatic system, symptoms of pain, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, migraines etc.

#4 The placebo effect and the statements made of what to expect from this product are frightening in their being the same. The placebo effect is not permanent. It can be dangerous in providing a temporary relief and thus possibly delay much needed medical attention. It suggests to apply the patches to areas that are painful or swollen or both? That could be diagnosed as a life threatening infection such as infection or other disease processes.

#5 The product contains basically two forms of vinegar and chitosan. Vinegar, regardless of its origin is a form of acid. Chitosan is derived from shellfish and is a base, so combining the two would change the acid base properties of the mixture. I wonder how these chemical interactions enable the properties of these two different chemicals to work as described when their acid/base qualities are changed. Chitosan is being used on wounds to clot blood by the military (not sure if it is being evaluated). Bamboo vinegar is made by burning bamboo and the acid is derived from the charcoal and sold as a number of products from a deoderant to agricultural pesticide and growth mechanisms.

That's enough for me. Please note. I am only posting this reply for informational purposes and although I am a medical professional, I do not imply that anything above is not 100% accurate. So, without being wrong, The answer to the question is, "Do they work?" The answer is "Yes, but as a placebo only until the FDA does trials on the product and allows the sellers to post VALID clinical trials and then we can be objective. Remember where aspirin comes from? Just because something is herbal, it can contain a small amount of a drug which purified can work. Example, look at chelating agents. t

(14) On June 05, 2008 at 4:19 pm JMPP [0] said:

I have used detox pads on my elbow to sort out a Bursa (after my doctor sucked 50cc of gunk out - and it filled up again) - and they work!

(13) On June 04, 2008 at 4:07 pm CatLouise [0] said:

I have used the Kinoki pads and they went from excreting a dark stain to showing nothing on the pad. I understand that people say that just putting water on the pad will make it turn brown - and that it is the sweat in your feet that turn it brown. But if that is true - why doesn't it stay brown? How does it stop showing any color. When I first started using them - I got the brown stain (and it smelled like pepperoni sticks). But after the second week (of every other night) the pad is the same white color 8 hours later as when I first put it on. I don't know that I feel any better for having used them - but they must be doing something. I had ordered two packs (for me and my husband) but he didn't use his. After my first pack was completed (and the pads no longer turned brown) - I tried one from the other pack - still no brown. So it can't be that they give you different packs. Something is happening. If it is just a way to clean your feet - I'm happy with that. But I'm going to try it on a different body part in a couple weeks and see what it does. It's doing something. I'd like to hear a better explanation.

(12) On June 01, 2008 at 9:05 pm Karen 1331 [0] said:

I firmly believe that foot pads work and have been for all our family for the last 5 years.

My 7 year old son got bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider, I used a foot pad on the bite for 10 days changing the pads as they filled up with the poison from the bite.The amount of poison coming from the bite was incredible. We never went to the doctor or the hospital,if we had he would have probaly been given a skin graft.He would have been filled with Anti biotics putting more toxins in the body.The body will heal itself naturally if you give it a chance and use the correct natural remedies. We also detoxed him internally with pure Bentonite clay.Then use Rescue Remedy to re-balance the body. They work no doubt!

The skin flaked off & died around the bite,3 years later the puncture mark is the size of a pin head.

My child has special needs, he has Appraxia of Speach, by detoxing him regulary its improved his learning skills.

They stimulate the acupressure points at the bottom of your feet and work on the whole body.

Using the foot Pads have stabalized my Chronic Fatique and Fibermialger. I feel great.

It really does not matter if some people think they will not work, then they probably will not for them as they have already decided exactly that.

All i know is that they work for me, my family and clients.

Karen June 1st 2008

(11) On May 21, 2008 at 03:05 am Lynfh [0] said:

I've used them. Did I "feel" any different? No. Maybe they pull toxins out? I've never sent mine in to be "analyzed". I was told by a friend into herbal remedies that if you drink coffee, soda or alcohol during the use of the pads or you eat poorly you will never see the "brown goo" go away. I won't give up on my coffee. I have a week left on my 30 day supply. I'll just count on the removal of any heavy metal build up in my body and move on. It hasn't hurt anything by trying to make some healthy choices. Lighting did not strike. I feel no different. I suspect a 75% diet of raw veggies would do the same de-tox... and in fact, work better for overall health.

(10) On March 28, 2008 at 3:58 pm Avis713 [1] said:

Well, I've read all these comments.. and some of you are doing JUST WHAT THE KINOKI people want you to do.. BUY THEIR SCAM PRODUCT. I'm laughing my head off - and at the same time, trying to figure out what kind of scam product I can create that gives just enough results "of some undefined type" to question whether or not it really works, then charge people for it and make a million!

(9) On March 09, 2008 at 00:09 am Cjfredonia [1] said:

If the sole of the foots sweats, as some claim, which then leads to the discoloration on the pad, why then, is the sole of my foot completely dry when I remove the pad in the morning? One would think that some moisture would still be there. Aside from that, I've used the pads for 3 weeks now and though the pad is always dark, I've noticed no difference in the way I feel but that doesn't mean they aren't working. I didn't feel bad in the first place. Since I already paid the 20 bucks, I prefer to delude myself and hope they are doing something!

(8) On March 04, 2008 at 05:29 am Wrichker [1] said:

I have been reading commentary on several sites about whether the detox foot pads work. I have seen a trend in people denouncing them based on logic, common sense, their interpretaion of scientific facts, etc. However, none of them say that they have tried them and gotten negative results. The people that have tried them have mostly indicated some sort of positive outcome.It's easy for some people to denounce an alternative treatment, but I'm sure those people do not have any chronic health issues. I've had debilitating migraines for 10 years and tried everything I know-traditional and alternative. Many things that worked for others were not effective for me. When I try new treatments now,I look for those that have money back guarantees. Then, I really have nothing to lose. The bottom line is, I don't care why the pads turn brown, or if it is the "placebo" effect or what exactly the healing effects are based upon, I only care if it works. That's the point. I'm sure the people that are open to the possibilty have significant health issues that affect their lives every day. People that get up every morning and feel fine should count their blessings, open their minds and not be so judgemental.

(7) On February 22, 2008 at 02:38 am Pedro23 [1] said:

One other thing worth mentioning is that these Kinoki pads really aren't hurting a thing (at least I don't think) but rather they are making some people happy as noted in my last post and it keeps money flowing which is always good for the economy.

In other words, you could spend your $20 on pizza and beer or you can spend it on foot pads. Either will perhaps make you happy but the foot pads are probably less harmful to you than the pizza and beer!

(6) On February 22, 2008 at 02:26 am Pedro23 [1] said:

The placebo affect is very real and very powerful. As has been noted, these pads do not remove toxins but rather create the illusion of doing so. This makes the 'hopeful' person a true 'believer' when they see the brown stain and when it decreases daily. This is a very powerful suggestion and a large percentage of the population will grab on with gusto, so to speak.

There are a number of songs that have lyrics such as "you can be happy if you've a mind to" or "don't worry, be happy" etc. And it is true, you can convince yourself to be happy if you want to just as you can convince yourself that a sugar pill (placebo) is curing your ills if that is what you want to believe.

(5) On February 21, 2008 at 5:55 pm Aeternavi [1] said:

I have started a website that I feel would be great for stuff of this nature. doesitwork.freeforums.org

(4) On February 20, 2008 at 02:21 am MiMi2 [1] said:

What a bunch of losers! Most of you haven't even used them, while others can't even describe how they work. Pathetic. Brown rust looking stuff? I hope all you negative folks DON"T use them. You "need" to feel bad. Sound like your mission in life. To lie and make up stuff that isn't true about something you've never even tried is REALLY sad. These pads are amazing but if your expecting to lose all your cellulite of probably 200 lbs., it isn't going to happen. Most of you sound like the same people that complain about everything and pick at your food. What a sad world. At least I know where all the losers gather. NO wonder so many people are in foreclosure and blame the government. Well, here they are........

(3) On February 17, 2008 at 09:41 am Katty63 [1] said:

Im trying these Kinoki pads for the first time. Does anyone know if there is any side affects with the pads? I have a heart condition and i just want to make sure im not in danger. But personally i feel different already and i just put the pad on about 40 minutes ago. I dont think these pads are bogus as people call them. Of course im not a dr. Just my opinion. Sorry.

(2) On February 01, 2008 at 8:23 pm Oxandale [1] said:

My friend and I have actually tried them, and on the pads were left brown goo stuff.

(1) On January 30, 2008 at 5:25 pm JVayo [1] said:

Has anyone actually tested the brown/ green/ black stain left on these pads to see what it is? Seems like it should be fairly easy to see whether there is any metal or toxins accumulating there.

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