Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone and mineral that emits negative ions and far-infrared rays (FIR). It is known to be helpful for improving circulation, relieving stress, increasing mental alertness and strengthening the immune system function. The energy produced by this mineral have been shown to increase circulation and metabolism on a molecular level in the body, allowing for expansion of the cell walls and the transfer of toxins and waste across these membranes into the surrounding blood and lymph systems; and as such is an integral component in the Takara Detox Foot Patch in the precise optimum ratios to maximize its detoxifying properties (unlike many other imitator foot patch brands).

Heavy Metal Poisoning
Not all heavy metals are bad, in fact in small quantities certain heavy metals are nutritionally essential for a healthy life and are commonly found naturally in foods, fruits, vegetables, and in multivitamin products. However, the exposure of humans to the normal healthy quantities found in naturally-occuring sources is greatly out of balance in today's industrialized world.

Previously, the medical community's concern over metal toxicity was in regard to acute industrial exposure, where certain dramatic measures were performed to stimulate elimination of those metals. More recently, there has been concern over lead intoxication in children from sucking or eating lead-based paint, for example, and legislation has been enacted to reduce this possible contamination. For most of these potentially toxic minerals, there are many common uses and possible contamination sources throughout our society; our concern must be with more widespread and long-term observation of and protection from these dangers. Lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and, more recently, aluminum are the main toxic minerals. Beryllium, bismuth, and bromine must be considered as well. And there are other heavy and radioactive metals that could bring future difficulties. Most of these minerals were present in our environment only in minute amounts until recent centuries, when the orientation toward industrialization and production brought about our many technological advances. But technology, like medicine, has its side effects. Mining these metals from the earth and using them in society-as leaded gasoline or silver-mercury tooth amalgam, for example-have brought all of us into regular exposure with them.

We cannot realistically put all the lead and cadmium for example, back into the earth and cover it up. We need to deal with their presence. Most of these heavier metals are quite stable and decompose fairly slowly, if at all, so they remain in the environment. The basic way that these heavy metals cause problems in the human body is by displacing or replacing related minerals that are required for essential body functions. For example, cadmium can replace zinc, and lead displaces calcium; when this happens, the cadmium or lead is stored in the bones or other tissues and becomes harder to clear, while the important functions of the minerals that are replaced cannot be carried out. Heavy metals become toxic when they are not metabolized by the body and accumulate in the soft tissues. Heavy metals may enter the human body through food, water, air or even through absorption through the skin in agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, or residential settings. Both adults and children are frequently exposed on a regular basis to heavy metals.

The overabundance of heavy metal & chemicals in the human body make it difficult to absorb the important minerals and vitamins in food that our bodies need. These blockages may add to digestive problems, parasites, allergies, emotional issues and may also make the body more vulnerable to diseases. One solution to dealing with the prevalence of heavy metals in the body is to draw the heavy metal and toxins out of the body through external means. The Takara Patch has been proven effective in assisting the body in drawing heavy metals through the skin, and binding them in the patch to prevent re-absorption.

Independent Lab Analysis Confirms Toxins
Testing has scientifically proven the effectiveness of the detox patches by showing the intensity or presence of heavy metals, toxins, or parasites being drawn out into the pads:
(eg.) Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Asbestos, Barium, Benzene, Cadmium, Chlorine, Cobalt, Copper, Fluoride, Formaldehyde, Gold, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lead, Mercury, Methyl Alcohol, Mold, Nickel, Parasites, PCBs, Platinum, Radioactive Materials, Stainless Steel, Thallium, Tin, Titanium, Uranium, and much more.

For those who are interested in a scientific analysis of the effectiveness of the patches in removing extracted heavy metals, toxins, parasites and various chemical expulsions from your own body, we can put you in contact with several independant analytical labs which can provide a personalized scientific-breakdown of specific components that the patch has successfully extracted from your body. Contact us for additional information.

How do you use the patches?
The patches are adhered like a big band aid to the soles of the feet overnight. Depending on the individual, the detox may require two to three weeks or longer in the case of greater toxicity build-ups. Most people use the pads on the arches of the feet to start with. The pads generally start becoming lighter in color as less "gooey" toxic lymph is extracted. At that point, other zones of the body can be addressed and cleared (usually taking far less time). Depending on overall health, some people notice positive health results fairly soon, within a few days. Others may take a couple of weeks to sense that something positive is happening. But it is of general consensus that the removal of toxicity build-ups within the body should lead to an increase in vibrant health and vitality.

The detox foot patch phenomenon is growing in popularity throughout the region. In Japan alone, monthly sales figures hit a staggering US$ 18 million (December of 2002). The worldwide popularity and use of the Takara Detox Foot Patch is growing at a phenomenal rate, with even more international widespread usage as the amazing properties of this unique and effective detox patch becomes readily known throughout the entire world.

Note: The Takara Detox Foot Patch should not be placed over open wounds, mucous membranes, or around the eye area. The Takara Detox Foot Patch can however be very effectively placed over other areas of the body where you are experiencing pain, discomfort or swelling. When using on any area where the skin is naturally moist, oily, curvy or prone to motion; it will help to use some form of adhesive tape or similar product (like band-aids or medical tape) to better ensure optimal contact of the Takara Detox Foot Patches with the skin.

Additionally, the non-foil backing of the patches ensures the purity, potency, and effectiveness of the ingredients; to maximize your cleansing experience.

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