Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

HilPoof, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:56:08 GMT

I'm glad that someone tested these. We were talking about the Kinoki foot pads in my medical terminology class at school (I'm studying to be a medical assistant), and none of us could imagine how these things worked. Obviously, being starving college students, none of us were jumping out of our chairs to buy some and test them out. I'm going to forward this to everyone in my class so that we can all have a good laugh.

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kevjohn, Tallahassee, FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:17:15 GMT

"Davis says she doesn’t know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin."

Leeches.

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DougM, Carpentersville, IL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:29:30 GMT

Did you have any of the pads analyzed for toxic elements? Sending a used one and a new one would give you a fdefinative result on whether it worked or not. Making a recommendation without any factual information other then they turned black and smelled bad is a poor scientific approach. This is similar to those that advocate water fluoridation, no science just speculation.

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Barry -- Illinois — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:31:01 GMT

I cannot believe that they can advertise that! When I first saw it I laughed out loud as to how completely ridiculous the claims were. Reminds me of the diet pill --You can eat all you want and still lose weight! If it wasn’t true we couldn’t say this on TV!—what an obvious crock of s#!*.

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Dame Aufschneider, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:47:05 GMT

Please see much more at www.themockdock.com. Go to the link to the far right of the screen to see Mockarena's experiment. She was even featured on that other network's show that starts with a 20 and ends with another 20. NBC, feel free to fight for the Mock Dock's next exclusive experiment :). Read all about the kinoki experiment, you will laugh. I promise.

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Kim, Cleveland, TN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:54:23 GMT

I am so glad you did this experiment, because I was wondering if these really work or if it was a scam.

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Aggie, Jacksonville — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:02:50 GMT

Great review; thanks for taking a critical eye.

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Lisa, New Haven, CT — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:04:10 GMT

I sell Avon and Avon offers similar pads - my customers love them and swear they work, I guess its a matter of perspective also....maybe the Japanese secret is the positive pscychological effect these things have on the brain!

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Jacki, Fort Wayne, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:11 GMT

Please check out www.senseaboutscience.org. This is a non-profit group in the UK that investigates dubious scientific claims such as the Kinoki foot pads and educates the public on their efficacy, or in what is most likely the case, lack there-of. Sense About Science's investigation of toxin-removing foot pads revealed the presence of wood vinegar, a colorless solid and brown liquid. There are also foot baths in spas around the country that claim the same effect as the Kinoki product (these actually contain an iron compound that becomes visible after a time). The truth is, if the Kinoki product really did remove "harmful toxins" from the body, the user's feet should become sore or visibly damaged in some way to indicate the concentration of "harmful toxins" in the foot. So if your feet sustained no damage other than a funky smell, these toxins either do not exist or aren't near as harmful as the pretty lady in the kimono would have you believe.

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Karla, High Point, NC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:14:25 GMT

Dr. Davis is quoted as saying: "....she doesn’t know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin."
What about "body wraps" that are common in spas that claim to remove toxins and cause immediate weight loss? Just curious.
Thank you, Karla

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Karen — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:26:33 GMT

Avon sells something very similar:

Healthy Remedies Detox Patches
363-471

Detoxify while you sleep.

price: $14.99

Contains wood vinegar and green tea, ingredients know for their detoxifying properties. Includes 6 patches.
• Apply one patch to the middle sole of each foot before bedtime. Changes color overnight.

As an Avon rep, now I can tell my customers: don't bother.

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Larry Parkhill, Chino Hills, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:26:36 GMT

Some people are idiots and will buy this crap, remember some even think OJ was innocent.

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John BigBoote — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:29:39 GMT

This was not an "experiment." An experiment would have included laboratory testing; not just whether or not you feel perky. It's obvious that these foot pads are a bunch of crap though.

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Josh, GR Michigan — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:34:14 GMT

I pooped my pants when I used it. Not sure what's up with that.

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Curious, Cape Coral, FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:40:59 GMT

Can you test the diet pill - Liposene next?
Read the warning label first (I didn't until I got them home - I returned them the next day.)

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Vance Flint MI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:44:15 GMT

Please do the planet a favor this summer and if you have disgustingly long toes like those in the above picture,do not wear sandals.Most of us are just too polite to inform you we despise your multi-knuckled stink pickles.Please be kind like Mika on Morning Joe and wear closed or peep toe shoes.Thank you for offending us less.

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Bob, Oklahoma City OK — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:45:20 GMT

Reminds me of the "ear candling" phenomenon that was popular back in the 90's. Hold a burning waxed paper cone over your ear and it would supposedly suck all kinds of icky gunk out of your head. (If it didn't result in a fried ear canal!) Of course, the same crud formed in the burning cone even if it was nowhere near one's ear! Amazing, huh?

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Dot H., Washington, DC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:53:56 GMT

"Davis says she doesn’t know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin."

Sweating.

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Becki Ellison, Greenville SC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:04:30 GMT

Having been born with larger than average size feet and long toes, spending most of my childhood and teenage years being made fun of I'm glad to know there is someone with perfect feet. I do and will continue to wear sandals and am proud I have two feet.

As for the detox pads.... Never thought they would work.

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Fed up with STUPIDITY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:10:35 GMT

What is wrong with you people?? All these "thank you for researching this product... "... didn't know if it would work or not"...

My God people - get a grip! It's a ridiculous infomercial selling an obvious item (that anyone with a brain) would know won't work. I'm always amazed at the gullibility out there.

Kevjohn - Good point, and only one simple word - leeches. There you go.

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morgan beuthin, kansas city, missouri — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:31:36 GMT

stop being so nice. 'uh we doubt the pads will harm you but they probably won't help either haha der pedicure!' its a scam, you didn't need further investigation with that other doctor. don't be so weak about it, your writing is like a case of when keepin it real goes sickeningly soft.

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Anon., Boston — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:40:43 GMT

Thank you for listing what these pads contain. I'm not interested in this questionable product, but I'll avoid it like the plague since it contains something to which I'm allergic.

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mariet — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:43:47 GMT

Quote:" "Davis says she doesn’t know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin."

Leeches. "

By "substances" she was referring to toxic substances like heavy metals (lead), not blood.

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Leechie — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:47:38 GMT

Except that leeches actually bite you, puncturing your skin and sucking the blood out that way-- they don't reverse osmosis it out or anything the way this pad claims it does.

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Mac, St. Louis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:34 GMT

I nearly fell out of my chair laughing the first time I saw the commercial for this product. Among the substances the commercial lists as being "pulled" from the body is asbestos! None of it was believable but the very notion that anyone would believe that asbestos fibers could be pulled from one's body through their feet was so ridiculous that I was just stunned the distributor of this product was making that claim.

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J-Lyn, Des Moines, IA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:51:42 GMT

Fluoridation is actually scientifically proven at something like 1 part per million. It was actually discovered as a side effect of over-fluoridated "hard" water--people suffering from dental fluorosis had few if any cavities. Of course, they still had icky teeth, but that was because too much fluoride is just as bad as too little.

All things in moderation.

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K.D. YO, NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:54:48 GMT

I wish people could try to get their points accross without insulting each other. Its not that hard to put your idea up without downplaying everyone elses.

P.S. I think its a great article.

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Ryan, Phoenix — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:56:07 GMT

Remember that leeches penetrate the skin; this product does not. Therefore the transdermal elimination of toxins using this product sounds like a very dubious claim -- I'd want to see independent lab results before i try it.

Other detox creams, etc. might have similar transdermal entry into the body, but they promote actual detox processes through the liver and such.

When I have done detox, after several sessions one has metabolic waste studies done at a professional, accredited lab to determine progress.

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Kathleen — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:58:35 GMT

I am one of the idiots that actually bought and used these. Of course they don't work and I thought it was a one time buy but they kept sending them to me and charging my account. I tried to contact them to cancel and retrieve some of my money but could not get a phone number or e-mail address that worked. Finally I had to close my account and open a new one. Let the buyer beware - If it sounds to good to be true - it is.

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Angel H., Nashville, TN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:04:37 GMT

"Please do the planet a favor this summer and if you have disgustingly long toes like those in the above picture,do not wear sandals."

There's this excellent invention called THE NECK can work wonders for those who are so full of themselves that they're *offended* by someone wearing sandals. THE NECK* comes with a rotating joint to easily twist your head away from people who could care less about you or what you think of their toes.

*brain sold seperately

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Kristie, Valdosta, GA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:07:29 GMT

My motto "As seen on TV", means it does not work at all, yes I also laughed when I saw the foot pads advertised. Think of how many people wasted their money buying them.

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Marg Elle, Severna Park, MD 21146 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:22:08 GMT

These bogus things were debunked several weeks ago on T.V.'s 20/20 by John Stossel. There are several brands on the market including(for shame!) Avon! According to Stossel's findings the pads are treated with wood vinegar which turns black when exposed to air.

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Susan Los Angeles — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:33:13 GMT

What an odd thing, to be offended by the length of someone's toes. I always thought long toes looked kind of cool, actually. Of course, I have long toes myself, so maybe that's why. Are there really that many people out there who are disgusted by the size of other people's toes? That's just weird.

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Kim, Abingdon, VA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:49:10 GMT

I have to admit, I could care less about the foot pads, but I have laughed my @$$ off reading some of the comments. It was a nice break from work today.

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Liz, Bay Area California — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:52:06 GMT

If the toes in the picture are considered long, then boy am I in trouble!!!
My husband and I wondered over the validity of such a product - and then both had a good laugh at the fact that we knew it was a bunch of crap.
*if tall people had smaller feet and shorter toes, all we would do is fall over for lack of balance*
Longer toes and bigger feet . . . all the better to kick you in the a** with my dear!!!

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John Cannon, Dover, NH — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:53:36 GMT

Hardly a "scientific" look at whether this works or not. The body does naturally remove toxins through the feet -- and other pores of the body. The sweat glands in the feet are larger etc. An Epsom salt foot bath works on the same principle. There are "ionic" footbaths that use a different tech. I don't know if the "pads" work or not. I maintain healthy skepticism.

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marg elle, severna park, MD — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:58:37 GMT

Leech detoxification is another dangerous hoax designed to separate the foolish from their money. Leeches suck your blood. Period. They do not remove anything from the blood and return purified blood to your body. All they can do is remove your blood, and since they first inject you with an anti-coagulant substance (to prevent your blood clotting while they feed) you continue to bleed out after they have had their fill and dropped off. Theoretically you could bleed to death! But even in a controlled environment, you wouldn't want to lose blood to leeches again and again, because you'd just end up weak and anaemic.
These hoaxers prey on the average American's lack of
education in basic biology. NO, the human body does NOT detoxify itself through the soles of the feet, and NO, bleeding (from an animal bite, a knife wound, gunshot wound, or leech bites) DOES NOT detox the body!
On the contrary it weakens it! Losing blood is not good for your health, and harmful bacteria have an opportunity to enter your body through the broken skin once the leech has punctured it.

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dianamite, yonkers ny — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:58:46 GMT

okay, I am laughing. I have to say it. They do make me feel energized and REGULAR! (although the smell has really turned me off barbequed ribs)

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Moon Beam — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:01:59 GMT

Angel ... very, very well put! Hear! Hear!

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Scalie, Dayton, OH — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:03:50 GMT

I was one of the suckers that bought them from Avon. They do turn black, but I didn't feel any extra boost of energy, further I didn't feel anything. Don't waste your money to see discoloration on a pad. Get a foot message or pedicure..at least you can feel and enjoy that.

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Leah V. Tulsa, Ok — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:08:33 GMT

Angel H., Nashville, TN: that was to funny!!!! Thanks for the laugh!!!!! My whole office got a kick out of your comment!!

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KC, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:08:37 GMT

Thank you Angel H! I loved your comment, brain sold seperately, lol!!!

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Bryant B., Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:11:15 GMT

"they were made in Japan and broked easily, then Taiwan & now China & then made in Japan again? No they are made in the U.S.A. & I fell for Kinoki too.
WOW WOW did I learned my lesson -$19.95 + tax.
Thanks guys.

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Charles Osborne, Memphis, TN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:11:53 GMT

The dumb part is watching infomercials.

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Liz, New York — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:13:09 GMT

Some people deserve to lose their money.

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Cathy, Austin, TX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:24:31 GMT

Angel in Tennessee...you are one hilarious guy/gal! Your post is even funnier than the thought that some folks would have believed this product works. Love your comment and thanks for defending the nation's sandal wearers!!

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Sandra, Livingston,Tx — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:33:03 GMT

Anyone who buys these pads should apply them to their head so maybe it will pull some of the stupidity out. What a crock of poo.

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kokopelli, Albuquerque, NM — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:38:35 GMT

All I can say is stupid is as stupid does!

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Voice of reason, LA, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:41:59 GMT

Amazing the number of detractors who aren't even willing to try it for themselves. If you can't afford to spend $20, then you need to get off the blogs and get a real job.

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Jane Doe, Middle, TN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:44:33 GMT

Message to the self-absorbed idiot who goes by the name, "Vance" from Flint, MI:

To borrow a line from Monty Python, you are a tiny-brained wiper of other people's bottoms.

Your small brain compliments your oh so attractively small feet.

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Bush, Washington, DC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:49:43 GMT

"PLEASE READ: All comments must be approved before appearing in the thread; time and space constraints prevent all comments from appearing. We will only approve comments that are directly related to the blog, use appropriate language and are not attacking the comments of others." stated by "does it work.msnbc.com"

Obviously you are not reading the comments before posting them... the comment on Obama was unrelated, dis-tasteful and reflective of its creator...stupid.

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Cheryl C in KC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:00:55 GMT

I know One Thing that works as advertised:

The PED EGG!

I go barefoot every chance & get & have always had really rough heels.

One 5 minute session on the back porch & they are beautiful! Long toes and all!!!!!!!

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Gary, Roseville, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:02:23 GMT

OK, OK I bought them because the soles of my feet have been sore for years and no M.D. has been able to cure the problem. Well I have very high insteps on both feet and the pad barely touched the skin. However the part of the pad that contacted the skin was dark and ugly and the part that didn't touch the skin was still white! So much for the air causes the color change. The instructions on tha package says to put them on eitrher both feet or one at a time. Either way to not put them on consecutrive days. Now I put them on alternating feet each evening. The color was not as dark the second application and after two applications the pads "STAYED WHITE". So there is something going on and it's not my imagination. Instructions also say to wait a week and use until color stays white for maintenance. Something is making the color change and then stay white after several applications. Haven't tried that yet, but it sure didn't cure the soles of my feet being sore. Also didn't give me a sense of well being either.

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Isaac, Boston MA. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:10:13 GMT

Where the FDA lacks jurisdiction, the US Attorney General's Consumer Affairs Office and the FTC can investigate and proscecute for fraudulent claims made about the product in its advertizing and marketing. The real shame is that so much of the US populace is this gullible. Remember some of the other TV scams from the recent past? The ionizing braclet, magnet therapy for pain? etc. This sucker's market is the product of our dumbed down education in the public school system, dominated and run by the left wong intelligencia for the last 40 years. No wonder we're falling behind some third world and developing nations in math science and technology.

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THAIRACER SANDIEGO — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:11:00 GMT

I TRIED LIFEDETOX PATCHES THEY WORKED CAUSE I FELT MORE ENERGY AND THEY HAVE LAB TESTS ON THE SITE .i HAD ARSENIC FROM SMOKEING IT BROUGHT THAT DOWN

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telya, Kansa City area, Kansas — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:14:22 GMT

I am perplexed by anyone that would believe this kind of claim (Kinoki pads) for even a second.
People are so easy to trick. I guess it explains why Bush got "elected" not once but twice.

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Virginia Berry/Bullhead City, Az. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:14:57 GMT

I almost went for it,but when I really thought about it,I started remembering all the other same type scams advertised in tabloids, they just happened to have enough money to advertise on T.V.

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Chip Denver — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:37:26 GMT

The body has a great method for detoxifying. It has been in use for many (millions of years) and works great. Its call THE LIVER.

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boski — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:38:01 GMT

Thanks for the info. You saved a LOT of people money,and prevented to makers scamming a lot of people.

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Mary , Illinois — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:40:56 GMT

A college biology professor teaching us how things are absorbed through the skin, had us conduct an experiment. Rub plenty of raw garlic on your feet at night and you will awaken with garlic on your breath in the morning. If these foot pads contain green tea and vinegar, the promoters should truthfully proclaim such, stating their positive benefits which will be absorbed into the body.

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Sandra, Livingston,Tx — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:41:56 GMT

To Voice of reason, theres a sucker born every minute. I can think of better ways to spend $20.00 than trying something like those pads. I agree with kokopelli.

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John H. Akron, Ohio — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:48:00 GMT

What I am amazed at is that they can claim their magic snake oil and sell it to gullible citizens. Don't we have laws against this?

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easily amused, Needles, Ca — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:55:02 GMT

Josh from GR Michigan, really cracked me up. I'm sorry if you really did poop your pants dude.

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Norma Curl, Rancho Cucamonga, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:55:59 GMT

Thanks for the laughs and the heads up! I was just about to bite..)

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Becky C., Meridian, Idaho — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:01:44 GMT

ok Bought them at husbands request to try. Myself thinking it a plasebo. He believed it and felt better. If he wants to spend the money and it makes him feel better. Who am i to say differently. For myself I will not be indulging.

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Misha — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:27:52 GMT

What ? Something advertised on TV that isn't true ? Does that mean that buying beer doesn't make hot babes automatically appear and demand that I show them a good time ? Nahhhhh...that can't be true. Pass me a Bud.

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Mike_LiveGreenReward_Dot_Com — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:33:28 GMT

It seems nuts to me. I almost spent the cash to check it out, but I thought it would be more fun and rewarding donate the $20 to a charity. If you ordered... get your money back ASAP.

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tim — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:36:21 GMT

They made my spincter itchy@@!

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g stupid farmington NM — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:38:13 GMT

I tried them for two weeks now I'm 2 inches shorter

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Hi Vance — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:38:48 GMT

Long toes are lovely; short stubs are creepy and gross!

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aA, MA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:04:09 GMT

This is the method for ebonizing wood. Removing the pad from the wrapper allows the vinigar/iron mixture react with the tannins in the green tea and the oxygen in the air. Lame.

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Larry doe — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:05:08 GMT

Kinoki, yuk yuk yuk

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Sharon — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:13:03 GMT

As for the leeches. There is a medical use for them. Many years ago I worked in an intensive care unit and a man had a surgical flap but they couldn't establish the artilerial blood flows. They used leeches to establish this otherwise the surgical flap would have failed and he would have lost it. When the leeches are full they fall off. The leeches are gotten from a company so they are certified for medical use. I witnessed this procedure being done and the patient felt nothing.

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Michelle, Philly, MD — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:19:51 GMT

Regarding the comment "Davis says she doesn’t know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin"....

Epsom salt--research it on the web OR soak in an Epsom salt bath and YOU'LL KNOW it works.

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Bob Bob — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:30:33 GMT

I have tried them and they work for me, and I tried them because a friend of mine recommended them. I know quite a few people who use them and like the effects. Maybe they don't work scientifically, but they sure work in my reality!

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Erin, HB, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:32:15 GMT

There isa med spa in my area that is advertising a foot soak detox. does that work?

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Daniel Strahan,Lucedale,Mississippi — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:38:03 GMT

Leeches don't pull anything through the skin. They slice it with sharp jaws and suck the blood thru the wound,somilar to mosquitos which drill thru the skin.

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clay STS — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:40:45 GMT

Way to go for the test. I knew there was a total funky scam on this product. they should stop the advertizementon this before somebody goes to court...
kinoki is just like selling dirty socks to people

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Bighorse, nj — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:54:41 GMT

kinoki pads ,crap.Women's big clean feet,beautiful.

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Stink Pickles — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:16:22 GMT

HA HA HA!! Multi knuckled stink pickles!!!! I could not agree more. Stick those puppies in a knee high pair of Doc Martin jack boots and never let them see the light of day!

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kansas — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:37:52 GMT

I never really paid attention to people's feet, maybe thier face or eyes or intelligence, but never their feet! Now though I think I'll decide if someones allowed in my life and home by the appearance of thier feet. Ofcourse this foot patch won't work but I bet someone made a cool Mill from such a silly idea.

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Elizabeth Omps — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:52:27 GMT

Listen up everybody - There already IS a mechanism for removing toxins from the body. These incredible devices are ours free - THEY'RE CALLED KIDNEYS!!! The best darn detoxifiying critters around. Add to these the fantastic blob called THE LIVER and you will have a perfect triumvirate of filters for the human body. Sadly the ONLY person to benefit from this foot pad quackery is the person who's selling it to the masses. I'm sure that HIs energy level rises proportionately with the number of noodniks out there who will purchase this modern day snake oil. Don't smoke, drink plenty of water, get adequate rest, don't drink to excess, don't take illegal drugs or excessive narcotics and eat a healthy meal from time to time. Your incredible body will be your friend for life - just stop beating it up so badly.

EMO - Family Nurse Practitioner, Onancock, VA

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gracie, Owego NY — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:56:41 GMT

Hey Vance! I am offended (like everyone in the entire country, doesn't matter what it's about). Anyway, I have long toes. Never been criticized about them. But damn, you should see my bunions. Horrific!

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hyperboliz Onley VA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:03:07 GMT

PS - leeches are currently used in modern medicine and are even called medical leeches. They are deliberatly applied to chronic, nonhealing skin ulcers since leeches will always eat the dead tissue and leave the new, granulation tissue. The earlier blogger who denied their clinical application is incorrect. Talk to any chronic wound care practitioner for the straight scoop on medical leeches. They have NOTHING to do with these ridiculous foot pads but another person blogged on why the 'body wraps" cause instant weight loss? Simple - the process of diaphoresis (sweating) will result in an 'instant' loss of water only. And although sweat is a very dilute form of urine (in that the body eliminates water via the pores in order to cause external cooling via evaporation, it's not truly detoxification as in renal or hepatic function. If these organs stop working - BAM, your're dead.

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dthompson, Sprague, WA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:32:25 GMT

Voice of reason: most of us are intelligent enough to know they don't work without spending the $20. A fool and his money are soon parted.

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Jack Smith, Atlanta — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:48:21 GMT

I saw another report about these pads, and they simply reported that they in fact, contain a kitty litter like substance, that when combined with the heat of your foot, turn dark and moist, exactly like kitty litter in a pad would!!

How funny.....and millions of people have bought them!! I do admit to being intrigued that the pads would "pull these toxins out of my body" but now know that the whole thing is a SCAM!!

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HILLBILLYHOWARD — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:52:28 GMT

AMAZING HOW CLOSE THESE SNAKE OIL ADVERTIZEMENTS ARE TO THE CAMPAINING THAT OBAMA DOES-SAME THEORY-SHOWS HOW MANY GULLIBLE PEOPLE R OUT THERE WITH FALSE HOPEN

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Mark Younger Bradenton Florida — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:54:43 GMT

That fact that ANYONE would even consider buying these things just shows you how stupid the average person is. I can't believe that any educated person would even discuss whether they are legitamate.

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CHERYL ROLLERSON — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:02:29 GMT

I AM SO GLAD SOMEONE LOOKED INTO THAT MESS AND THE LIES ABOUT THAT SO CALLED PRODUCT. ALL I CAN SAY IS GOOD ONE. BECAUSE THAT'S HOW THEY CAN ATTACH YOUR BANK ACCOUNT OVER AND OVER AGAIN

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Vickie Charlotte, NC — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:08:11 GMT

I appreciate the fact the someone does the "studies" so I don't have to. I bought a Pedegg because of your recommendation and love it. Now that works.

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Dream E. Dallas,Texas — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:08:12 GMT

Lol I didn't care about the foot pads your comments are wonderful except the person who is offended by long toes 0-0 Weeee. I hate to say it but it reminds me of the tiddy bear or any other product you see in these sort of ads. Angel you should be a comedian love.

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BILL F. QUINCY MASS — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:23:08 GMT

THE EXPERIMENT AT LEAST PROVED ONE THING.
THAT MANY OF THE PEOPLE MAKING COMMENTS ARE
AMOUNG THE DUMBEST IN THIS WORLD. LMAO,HARD TO BELIEVE
ANYONE WOULD SPEND THEIR MONEY ON THIS FRAUD.
PROVING ONCE AGAIN THAT A SUCKER REALLY IS
BORN EVERY MINUTE. WELL AT LEAST I ONLY BOUGHT
ONE PAIR.....NOTTTTTT

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Doubting Thomas, Snohomish, WA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:34:00 GMT

Just as most of you did, I nearly busted a gut over that commercial.
Another gut buster is the magnet that is placed around the gas line on your car to ionize the gas to make it go further. It's been around quite a while now. It should work about as good as the pad in this blog.

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sandymaraven kauai Hiwaii — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:18:00 GMT

all you have to do is send the pads after use, to the texas lab for test, and you will have the answer if they pull bad things out . but I havent heard any thing about some one doing this. when someone does this. that should end the discusin.

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Barbara Johnson, Minneapolis, MN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:25:40 GMT

I don't know. I bought these a few weeks ago and tried them and though I can't say that they sucked any toxins out of my body, I have struggled with ingrown toenail problems and bad-looking toes for a long time. I've tried lots of things, soaks, oils, and fungus stuff. Do you know that after using the Kinokis only twice my toes look better than they have in years? I'm so stunned I'm almost afraid to use them again.

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tinytoes, Seattle, Wa. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:32:29 GMT

I had to read EVERY ONE of these enjoyable replies. I am thankful to see that we still have a sense of humor in our country... that is, except for Telya in Kansas that still has to take a jab against President Bush in the reply. Hey, GET OVER IT and try to stay within the topic of discussion! (Small minds believe everything they hear... informercials included!).

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s. hamber — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:43:44 GMT

Thanks for trying this product, many people were not convinced that is was real. Now we know.

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Chuck, Troy,Mo — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:44:16 GMT

I can't believe I read the whole thing! Comments that is. Wow I thought I was the only person wasting
time,Phew! Sandra from Livington,Tx. RIGHT ON ! Anyone who is interested in a nice bridge in Brooklyn let me know. By the way what about lipo suction it
does take the fat out right?

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Shan, Phila,PA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:00:14 GMT

I hate disgusting long, mangled toes too!! Cover them up people. I'm with you Vance!!

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CJ Temecula, CA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:12:22 GMT

I was doubtful as well, so I applied a pad to my cheek (the one on the backside...LOL)and it was also black in the morning..yuck! Came to the conclusion that whatever is in the pad simply reacts to your skin and turns black. Glad to see someone else tested these!

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Mockarena — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:29:56 GMT

As Dame Aufschneider mentioned, we did an experiment on this that was featured on 20/20. Make sure to check us out at http://www.themockdock.com!

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Tim Atlanya — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:31:01 GMT

This was put into the publics ear months ago.Again MSN is way behind the times,In fact they are the ones months ago that ran a story on all tyoe's of these TV products.Nice try but lets print something new guys.

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S. Cern — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:32:59 GMT

When it seems to good to be true, it usually is.

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jeff sercel — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:33:31 GMT

I do not see any scientific process in your tests. From the comments many of your readers are OK with this kind of analysis. You are all dumb. The foot pads are made of an aborbing bamboo tar sap and vinegar. It is very much true that your body rids itself of toxins throught sweat. The feet also sweat. Drawing sauve is a tar based material that opens up pores, draws out splinters as well as boils. So the blacksmelly stuff is your missunderstanding of what is going on. I think its funny how easily people can be so negative, so superior and yet so uninformed. Your kind of scietific testing is well below any standard of science or engineering. Lets not bother with education and science in the USA let the Asians do it, right? You can make more money as an athelete, actor, lawyer or realitor.

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Mary Weir, RN. Chicago IL — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:34:25 GMT

please, please, please, don't believe the absurd "snake oil". I wish you live a healthy life, use the money to buy nutritious food. thank you very much. Adios.

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olderbutnowiser — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:34:43 GMT

Can scientist PROVE that our intentionally thinking thoughts of peace and joy lead to us feeling happier?
No, but those of us disciplined enough to do so regu-
larly will attest to the connection.....strangely,
I too pooped my pants when using these pads. Peace.

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Gerod, Bodfish, CA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:34:56 GMT

Just a quick note on leeches - they have proven to be very useful in the re-attachment of severed appendages. Their anticoagulant saliva dissolves blood clots that would hinder the establishment of blood flow to the already oxygen-starved cells of the re-attached limb, finger, penis, etc. Unfortunately, it won't work for a severed head.

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Shawnmequia Jones, Miami, Florida — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:36:06 GMT

child boo, I knew it was a scam honey! The only detoxification is to do a full body cleanse naturally. They should be sued for scamming consumers after all this time, its a damn shame Kiniki Foot Pads company!

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trinity, toledo,ohio — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:54:23 GMT

i own a pet rock that tells you the future if anyones interested?

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Randy Houdek, Canton, Mi. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:54:51 GMT

Why not just send the pads to a lab to analyze the chemical composition after wearing them? If they de-toxify anything, it should show up in the assay.

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will warner oklahoma city, ok — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:55:01 GMT

Well it too bad that some are so uninform about today' alternatives sources that can really make a difference in life. I tried to inform someone about a product that have a remarkable high percentage rate in overcoming stage 3 and 4 cancer, but that person relied on chemo to get the job done. Of course they are decease now,and they aren't laughing or making jokes anymore. I can say for sure that a good ionic foot cleanse can lessen the brain fog and give some extra energy too!

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Pooky Pookers — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:55:24 GMT

Short toes, here.

But I think those long toes are kind of cool looking, as long as they're not all chunky. Finger toes are so cool you can barely pull your eyes away.

Yucky toenails, now THAT'S a real problem.

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khulood yaqub,kuwait,kuwait — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:55:51 GMT

hi

thanx alot for your help i was just about to buy this product but luckely that i saw your comments about it and i was realy confused about buying it or no because i realy afraid to use things that maybe harmful. and its not about the money, but if this is a real cure its worth the money but if there is no benefit for me and my health its realy avery bad bussiness that this people who invent this product made .

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Jamie, Believeland Ohio — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:56:40 GMT

thanks! i dont fall for those late night things
but i was curious on this one! not any more!

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Angie, Atlanta, GA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:56:55 GMT

Just as I thought - a real wacko 'doctor' of natural whatever wanted to charge me $50 for the same type deal only I put my feet in water and 'watch' the toxins come out! What a rip off - shame on you, Katherine B! I'll take my health concerns elsewhere!

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logic4u — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:56:57 GMT

"Voice of reason"...this has absolutely NOTHING to do with readers being able to AFFORD $20.00 but with the fact that MOST (normal) people don't want to p*ss away 20 bucks on a worthless scam product. If you're stupid enough to throw money away, I have a bridge connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan that I can let you have for only 20 bucks.

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Karyn Smith, Vancouver, WA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:57:06 GMT

I had to spend 2 months in China and was worried about the pollution. I used these foot detox pads for the entire 2 months. By the end of my trip, they were no longer turning black and disgusting, but staying white. I suffered no stomach problems like the rest of the members of my group (10 of us). This proves nothing. But to the non-believers--just stick to your western science. When has it ever failed you?

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Max, Lomita Calif. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:10:06 GMT

Cant we all just get along!

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Karen Taylor — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:10:13 GMT

SOAKING YOUR FEET IN A STRONG TEA MIXTURE WORKS AS A GOOD DETOXIFIER. NOT HERBAL TEA, THE CHEAPER THE TEA THE BETTER. 4 OR 5 TEA BAGS, HOT WATER...SOAK FEET THE LONGER HE BETTER. EVEN HELPS WITH SWOLLEN ANKLES, CALLOUSY SKIN ON THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FEET COME OFF, YOU WILL FEEL YOUR FEET AND LEGS TINGLE. MY FINGERS TINGLE TOO. MY FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THIS AND SHE LOST 8LBS IN ONE WEEK. I NOTICE MY CLOTHES LOOSER BUT HAVENT WEIGHED MYSELF.

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dr mayhem , houston,tx — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:11:00 GMT

If you desire to educate yourself on alternative healing, one of the disciples is known as acupuncture. There is a theory and practice that follows channels or medians in the human body to negate electrical energies around organs and neuro systems. So in a sense points stimulated on your hands, feet, ears, and scalpe can change electrical energies or ph factors to get your body back into some kind of balance. In Oriental Medicine the feet are a main source of median contact. Around the toe nails and the bottoms of the feet are the strongest points for accessing the medians. The pads you refer to vary by source as to the contents. But as in any experiment, if you do not try them, how do you know whether or not they work as stated? I have used them on several occassions and using ph monitoring, have seen some changes in chemical imbalances correct themselves. The only thing I have encountered that is stronger is the ionic bath that is more expensive and more involved as time. 30-45 minutes per use.
A final word to those of you that think you know everything--1) you don't and if that is your thinking go find a hole and crawl in. 2)continue to find alternative healing techniques that your doctors(drug pushers) will not get paid for.
Once upon a time before FDA AMA and government interferrance came into being we utilized natural healing. Maybe we should go back to whence we came.
Want some interesting reading go to the bylaws of the American Medical Association.

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Angie, Los Angeles, CA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:11:15 GMT

I tried a similar version of these, Verseo detox pads (http://www.verseo.com/detox.html). Had the same results with that hideous smell (a bit like peppermint mixed with beef jerky, needless to say - ick) and the pads turning brown. My feet were tingly as well, even after washing them thoroughly. Can't say that I felt any better, but in my case, waking up in the morning, all the veins in my feet were literally standing out and completely visible... which makes me believe there could be some kind of toxin sucking? Either that or blocking the pores of your feet with that bandage has an odd effect like that? Don't know. Would be curious to see further "real" scientific testing on them to see if any "toxic" materials are found in the pads...

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PC San Diego — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:12:21 GMT

vinegar foot soaks have been used to detox the body and several of my naturopathic and chiropractic doctors have prescribed them for me with great results. Our feet do become outlets for toxins that are in our bodies and we just need to give them the opportunity to do that. Spending time on clean earth several times a week can have the same effect. Research that!

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N Mtn Home, Arkansas — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:13:12 GMT

if it sounds to good to be true...

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Thomas Murphy — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:16:29 GMT

This is one reason I refuse to listen to commercials anymore. There isn't a single solitary commercial on TV that doesn't have the same purpose: get your money out of your pocket into theirs. Not one. I am so sick of listening to the constant blather from these advertisements, which, most of the time, are all lies, and especially sick of celebrities endorsing these products. I'm particularly sick of Peggy Flemming and her "...I still got cancer" commercials. I do not listen to them. When I watch regular TV, when a commercial comes on, I mute the TV and read a book or a magazine until it is over. It is nothing but LIES, LIES AND MORE LIES.

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william johnsen miami, florida — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:22:07 GMT

When I filled my prescriptions at Walgreens last month,as, I walked in there on a counter were the same foot pads. Basically I imagine it's just another money making crock.

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Detoxed, Bigfork, MT — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:22:49 GMT

My boss bought over 400 of these patches and gave each employee 10...because the cares. I brought my home,decided to check out my theory of sweat and the chemical compound in the pads could be reproduced in the microwave. I added a few drops of distilled water and heated them in the microwave for 30 seconds...OMG...what a sticky, smelly mess. I now have the cleanest and most detoxified microwave in history.

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John Martin McGill,Nevada — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:23:02 GMT

I knew they wouldn't work just like most other things that get sold on T.V. I figured it was just changing colors,glad I didn't waste my money.

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STIFF JOINTS, CHESTERTON, IN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:23:02 GMT

I DON'T KNOW IF THEY REALLY WORK OR NOT, I CAN ONLY TELL YOU I HAD A LOT OF STIFFNESS AND JOINT PAIN. SO I TRIED THEM. I WAS ON THE 80 TH FOOT PAD WHEN I WOKE UP IN THE MORNING PAIN FREE. NOW I USE ONE EVERY OTHER NIGHT AND THE STIFFNESS AND JOINT PAIN HAS NOT RETURNED.

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chains1240 Muskegon Michigan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:23:09 GMT

The phrase is "I could not care less" Id you "Could care less" that means you care even if a little.

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DD, New York, NY — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:23:37 GMT

Great wit!
Thank you for the laughs people!
Authors toes are fine!
Glad I don't live near or related to the glass is half empty attitude people!

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Ashley, Chicago, Illinois — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:23:52 GMT

Here's a kind of motto to live by when watching tv, "Nothing in the adds work, so don't bother buying it."

There are probably naturally going to be nasty stuff in your body, but if you stay healthy, I don't think you should really worry about it.

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M. BRYANT, PIEDMONT, CA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:24:04 GMT

I so glad someone tested the claims of this phoney product and, as I suspected, found them to be untrue. This product is as ineffective at removing somal toxins as Aojiro is at lengthening your life span !! Both are bogus.

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dan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:25:42 GMT

I always enjoy reading the comments section ofthese blogs. what i got out of this group of folks is the senseaboutscience.org site. Idont know why but when i first saw the commercial [wrapping your feet thing] i smirked and chuckled and reached for another swallow of beer. However the great thing about tv ads is you can click to another channel unlike the internet where we are forced to see the ads. its time we demand a way to delete the ads and those web sites that you cant get out of unless you click out of the page, ie; [the red x].The use of the delete button on the key pad is limited to what its used for by who? the computer manufacturer or is it controlled by the web server? its time we decide what we want to see on these web sites.

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Mr Kinoki — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:26:14 GMT

By the time you all figure it out I will have made my first 100 million dollars. Thanks for being gullible and somewhat thick. Thank you America!! Woo Hoo!

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Tommy Chicago,Il — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:48:44 GMT

The fact that people have actually spent they're money on crap like this lendt a humorous truth to the old addage of "There's a fool born every minute".

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don long beach, ca — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:49:35 GMT

They all should be sued for false claims. The biggest one now is the ionic foot baths. They claim that the electrically charged water , negative ions, actually pull toxins,positively charged out of you're body.Licensed doctors are now using this.They should all be sued for negligence and false advertising. Enough said

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Tony Laird — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:49:47 GMT

I am not at all convinced either way. The so called test mentioned has no truly scientific basis in fact in either direction pro or con. I would like to see empirical evidence from a truly independent lab attesting to the scientifically derived confirmation or denial of the benefits or lack thereof of this product. To date I have seen no such effort from a reputable laboratory such as Consumers Union, Johns Hopkins or the like. The experiment related in the article is nothing more than a parlor trick. In my line of work I deal with and post facts not supposition. Does this product work or not. Prove it.

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Mark V, Smithfield, RI — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:51:01 GMT

Do they make suppositories too? That might work better but probably stink more.

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Freethinker, Detroit, MI — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:51:39 GMT

Look, obviously you should be skeptical about claims but most people are so brainwashed by "mainstream medicine" that they aren't the LEAST bit incredulous or skeptical about loading their bodies with toxic drugs or fungus (antibiotics) or having bits of their anatomy chopped out or poisoned with radiation to "cure" cancer. Most people just believe whatever the mainstream consensus is and label anything or anyone with different ideas as crackpots or idiots. Maybe before automatically denouncing an idea you should do the research first and have enough streetsmarts and sense to ask "Who benefits from me believing this?" A lot of "studies" to reinforce the monopoly that the pharmaceutical industries have over healthcare are paid for by them (just like how the tobacco industry used to fund studies to show smoking was harmless and not addictive). I have used similar pads and felt a difference, however, I am fairly informed about "alternative healthcare". Some brands offer lab-testing to show what was removed, too, by the way.

Anyway, don't be so naive that you believe anything you are told and so skeptical that you refuse to believe anything that you are told - use logic and intuition.

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Larkin, Philadelphia, PA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:52:49 GMT

They did a dateline about these pads on 10 people. Turns out, the sweat your feet produce in the middle of the night is the reason why they turn brown and smell. Also, none of them felt any different. Scam.

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WL, Phx, AZ — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:56:31 GMT

I am disappoineted, I am completely full of toxins and was despartely looking for a way to rid myself of this vile smelly stuff. By the way I have very long toes, as long as some peoples fingers. I can do some pretty amazing things with these things. Need a back scratching?

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just a thought, nashville, TN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:58:20 GMT

With this economy and gas being over 4/gallon almost everywhere, who has 20$ to spare on useless crap that the body does naturally through something called sweating...voice of reason needs to get some common sense and realize that not everyone has 20$ to wipe their ass with...telling people to get a job is what ignorant people when they refuse to look at society as a whole..so get off the blogs and turn on the bbc....

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Tiffany Fort Worth, TX — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:59:46 GMT

Completely agreee with Jane Doe. And as for Vance, he probably doesn't have the courage to really step up outside the cyber-insults.

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Angelo Russo, Honolulu, Hawaii — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:30 GMT

Here is a remedy for detoxification that is simple and inexpensive. I learned aboout this about 25 years ago while in Hawaii. This simple method is to cut two 1/4 inch slices of potato and put them in between your foot and sock and wear them all day. Make sure that you slice them thin to be as comfortable as possible. In the evening you will see that the potato has turned dry and black. The next day do the same thing and the potato will be less affected. The third day it will stay almost fresh. As an experiment, I cut an extra slice of potato and left it on the counter during the day. Hardly anything happened to it. The potato does in fact pull toxins out of the body. I am surprised that this method of detoxification is not more widely known. Anyways, try it and see if it works for you.

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Ramona Fort Lauderdale, FL — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:01:11 GMT

I've got to start reading these comments more often! You people are better than any prime time TV show! Thanks for the laughs.

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Donna Whisman Salt Lick,ky. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:01:12 GMT

yes i tried the foot pads too,for five days i wore them on my feet everynight. the pads were black every morning ,i also wondered about why they never cleared up at the end of the first week, from the first to the last day.Maybe just maybe they never cleared up because i was still putting the same kinds of food into my body,therefore replenishing the toxics back into my system everyday.Could it be there needs to be more controled experiments done.

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sandy,lakeland fl — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:02:27 GMT

Oh my gosh I can remember buying this foot cream in the 70s and it will ball up as if it was removing all this dead skin. I then tried it on the kitchen table ane it did the exact same thing

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Gilbert Schwob, Largo, FL. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:02:33 GMT

My experience is still going on since a month ago.
I had an awful tendinite on my left ankle which practically impeded me to walk despite my special foot supports. On top of it, both my legs were swelling when lying on bed to the point that the sole remedy was to sleep with wrapped ice.

Doctors tried everything from vitamins to alphalipoic acid as the qualified it as an illness impeding me to remain in bed. For years this went on.

Since I started with these magic Kinoki patches, the very first day I almost fell my tendinite ending and I have been walking a bit. It still hurts now but only if I walk more than a mile.

As far as the swelling is concerned, I don't use any more ice and I can sleep 7 hours non-stop in contrast with the 4 hours I get used to.

I use them every 2 days and they are still producing the reaction.

I started being very skeptical and now my legs are still somehow "uncomfortable" but they don't hurt anymore.

My own personal experience, this is.

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David Darmody Seattle Washington — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:04:27 GMT

we had a vender at a county fair selling one of those foot baths that say will do the same thing. the water was black in a half hr. People were buying these at $1500.00 each. I often wonder if those are what they say they are. So I looked them up and now I know you can buy that same machine from the factory for $175.00. Even at that price I think Ill pass..

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Benito Camelo, Cincinnati, OH — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:06:32 GMT

Leeches dont pull toxins through your skin exactly. THey get into your bloodstream and THENNN detoxify your blood.

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sauerkraut, S.F., CA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:07:24 GMT

Never occured to me to buy those foot pads, but there is certainly a substance that does draw toxins out of the skin effectively-- water!! Ever heard of father Sebastian Kneipp from Germany who lived in the 18hundreds and practiced hydro therapy successfully for more than 40 years. Still being used all over the world. Get a hold of his first book "My Water Cure". Very intersting comments about those pads.

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Rachel Atlanta, GA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:07:34 GMT

Actually if you take a hot bath in one cup epson salt and one cup baking soda (called a SITS bath) it will pull toxins out of your body. We put toxic things in our body everyday..from breathing polluted air to smoking cigarettes to old fillings that contain mercury (remember when they used metal fillings with mercury?). Toxins in the body are real. Though these pads may or may not actually pull them all through your feet. I do feel this experiment wasn't fully thought out. What are this person's everyday habits? If you are constantly putting toxins into your body then your body will constantly seep them through your pores. Also green tea IS very healthy for you both through digestion or on your skin. At the least the caffeine in it will help to tighten your skin from the outside(much like a cocoa bath). So I'm not sure these pads do what they claim but that doesn't mean all alternative health methods are a crock. We should live with a balance of resonable alternative health methods as well as modern day medicine. Also in regards to a previous comment about ear candeling, it is real and people do still do it. It is also quite common in spas and can be very healthy for you. If you clean your ear with a cotton ball that's fine but many people don't realize that simply cleaning your ears with a Q-tip is very dangerous and not good practice. Don't take one person's word for it. Research for yourself.

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happycamper63 San Diego CA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:08:02 GMT

Between leeches and Kinoki foot pads maybe we should go back a few hundred years and do blood letting. People should learn from history. Our first President George Washington died from blood letting. Don't let your pocketbooks die from cash flow letting at the hands of Kinoki foot pads. They absorb cash directly from your wallet.

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GeneD, Richland, Wash. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:08:47 GMT

How interesting. It would be nice if someone were to test the purity and effectiveness of medications that are made outside of the USA. How much involvement does the FDA have at these locations?

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Bailey, Phoenix, Az — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:08:57 GMT

I am so glad after reading this article, I myself was a bit iffy on how it pulls toxins out of you body....now I realize it was all just a scam...I've seen the commercials and didn't really buy that it would work, but I think people buy them out of curiousity, becuase it seems so far-fetched. Hopefully this product won't test to be harmful for people.

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bofus saniger — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:13:31 GMT

you are all bogus sweepings off the stable floor

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Dee — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:31:07 GMT

There is a foot detox bath, and that really draws out the toxins from your body. You can check it out on www.silvercreeklabs.com by contacting them. I saw it on their tv show live---and a naturopathic doctor explains how the toxins were being removed.

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Mike — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:31:12 GMT

I agree with the poster who suggested analyzing a used patch against a "dampened" patch. Both would have the blackened effect, but a test to determine what substances--other than green tea and vinegar-- were in the patches would be truly scientific. We can't just trust the naked eye. Just because you get the same visual results doesn't mean it's the same as the molecular level. I'm not arguing for or against these patches. I'm just saying let's go on something more than what the eye can see.

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steve vetter tampa florida — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:31:31 GMT

Dr Davis says she doesn't know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin. That is not true. As a teen I had a lot of trouble with having alot of boils. There was a cream on the market that you put on the boil, and covered it with a bandage. Within 24 hours the cream would pull the green core and yellow puss out of the boil and it would heal right up. Try having a boil without the cream, and the boil remains painful for several days. I know been there done that!

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steve vetter tampa florida — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:31:32 GMT

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Ileana — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:31:41 GMT

I saw a commercial about it and they said that they worked like the roots of trees eliminating toxins??? Don't the roots of trees absorb water and other stuff necessary for the tree to live?? So that was the first hint to me that they didn't really work.

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Julie Steveson, San Diego, CA. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:32:30 GMT

Why is it that another human will make a fraud merchandise.Is that make them happy when they make a fool out of another human? I just don't get it. all we want is to have an honest person to make us believe that this products will actually work on serious solving problems. I order this too and try it and it turns out that my whole body smells like I never shower in my whole life. what a looser. Oh, well.

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Mike M.S. Iowa — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:32:46 GMT

Is there any information on the appetite suppresant Lida, any independent information not contained on their website, just curious

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daddy lou, eden prairie, mn — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:33:53 GMT

another mechanic in the can, or oooops, a mechanic in the pad. we should get of our duffs and take a 3 miles walk, 3 times a week. it costs nothing and it feels great.I am always amazed that all these remedies and quick fixes cost (19.95), with money back guaranty.....

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Chad — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:39:21 GMT

I found these pads make a tasty cider-like herbal tea.
try it, you'll see stars.

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MARLENE AMIN MLPS MN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:39:45 GMT

i HAD SWOLLEN FEET FROM DIABETTIS AND USED THE PADS AND THEN TOOK THE PAIN AWAY AND THE SWOLLEN WENT DOWN AFTER TWO NIGHTS, THE ODORS WAS BAD BUT I USED GREEN TEA BAGS WET AND A PAPER TOWEL WITH TAPE AND THIS DID THE SAME THING AS THE PADS I WAS USING. WHEN YOU HAVE PAIN, THIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER, I FEEL THEY EHELPED ME.

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Sean — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:39:55 GMT

Please know that "detoxify" when not referring to the kidneys and liver is a medically meaningless statement. When functioning properly they remove toxins from your blood. When they don't function properly, you get very ill. NOTHING else removes toxins from your body.

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P, H-town, KS — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:40:04 GMT

As the saying goes, there is a sucker born every minute...the more suckers, the more junk they sell on TV.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:40:30 GMT

I always wondered about these foot pads, lol. Glad someone took the liberty to study them, if not scientifically.

As for the toes:
It's not Vance's fault that people should not publicize their overly unattractive features. Gross is gross.
The same goes for fat people in clothes that are too tight or show too much. We don't want to see that.

It's common courtesy. I'm with him.

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PD, Farmington, MO — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:43:32 GMT

I could hardly call this experiment scientific. There was no scientific evidence to back up any of this. It is merely the opinion of one person trying the product one time. I think there should be more to it to warrant an entire article written about it.

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Cristykay, Austin, TX — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:46:32 GMT

I wounldn't be critical of anyone who bought them because when you are ill you will try anything. The great be all medcial profession is so interested in getting paid these days that they no longer care about their patients or their illness, or if they are suffing. So those of thus will disabilities will try just about anything if there is just a chance it will help us, so don't knock people unless you have to live you life walking, rolling or laying in their feet.

Hope is something that we need, no matter where it comes from, it sure is not coming from the medical community (their about 5 spots below used car salesman in my book). Also, don't call us stupid I have an IQ of 136 and was thinking of buying the product, but was going to do some research first. So just thank what ever you believe in that you don't live in pain every day and keep you criticism to yourself.

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kittyluck, pahrump, nevada — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:46:52 GMT

people, if it's being sold on t.v. you should automatically take everything said with a bucket of salt. and for those of you saying the experiment is stupid. you do realize that newton didn't have fancy machines to do experiments with right? the experiment is perfectly legit and if you don't agree with the results, do your own experiment several times to get your own answers instead of bashing the people who are trying to help society's idiots please ^_^

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Ivan Daskleiben, Moscow Russia — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:47:06 GMT

I was sure that these were bullshit, now I know
for sure at a savings of $19.99 plus shipping and handling...

What a bunch of friggn buffoons!

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Dave Shepherd Charlestown, In. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:49:02 GMT

Alas Americans, having grown up in an advertising culture, are among the most gullible people on earth. If you package it nicely and give a good pitch with it on television, you could sell us just about anything. Pet rocks and Tennessee Turd Birds come to mind. As my Grandmother always said "don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see" is still pretty good advice. This is especially true when your health is at stake. Consider the 1920's when scam artists sold all manner of fake medical gizmos. Another good example is all of the supposed male enhancement products that Americans shell out hard earned dollars for. Fools and their money are soon parted so I guess that is the American way. Like the ad says, "its my money and I want it now." Line up suckers!!!!

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Susan Doler — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:49:45 GMT

WOW! I was thinking of buying them.

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Jane Doe, Columbus OH — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:49:52 GMT

Ryan in Phoenix, Maybe if you were'nt married to such a shrew, you would be adaptable to different things.....

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Barb, Dobson, NC — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:51:57 GMT

I was hoping it was something that removed foot odor. Thats what I need.

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Chris DiCintio Bradenton Fl — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:52:15 GMT

Hi
I can make this real simple, your body has the ability to remove toxins itself by way of the kidneys and liver and other organs, it really does not need your "extra help", this also goes with colon cleanse, don't get me started on that!

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Jillian, Seattle, WA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:52:40 GMT

On the contrary, my mother used those for a month, because she had bad back pain, and pulling the toxins out the body like that, will in prove the bodys overall health. This was about 6 months ago, and to this day, she has NO BACK PAIN. The way I see it, with all the toxins and heavy metals in your body and in your blood, Kinoki Pads will only help you. Another thing that is used to pull out heavy metals and toxins in your body, is chelation theapy. Almost the same as Kinoki Pads, in that it pulls toxins out, only difference, chelation thearpy doesnt use pads, rather, its done through your veins. And yes, I know what Doctors say about chelation theary, hows its so dangerous and unproven and unsafe, and of course their gonna say that! chelation thearpy is an alternative to drugs and bypass surgery. If you use chelation thearpy, you wont need bypass surgery or drugs or anything like that. So they will lose money on you. Doctors are a scam in themselves. DO BY IN!

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tom, banning, ca — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:53:39 GMT

Hey, I've always had "long, multi-knuckled stink pickles" and I found the comment hilarious. Lighten up people! As for the pads-people buy anything that they think will make them feel better. Unfortunately, most of those items and miracle cures are a crock of s#@. I think that's why the one guy pooped himself after using it.....

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CANDLEMAN2003 nc — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:53:47 GMT

ok i fell for that crap DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY

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Ian, Pickering,Ontario,Canada — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:56:43 GMT

Thanks for brightening up a dull day in cloudy Ontario, Love the fact that the topic was changed to
long toes... who CARES.
Thanks again

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Drue Waikoloa, HI — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:00:34 GMT

To: Liz of Bay Area CA - You go girl - LOVE your response to Vance from Flint, MI. Then again, if you have been to Flint you'll know why Vance is so miserable - He has a foot fetsih I believe.

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Jon Doe, Phoenix, AZ — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:03:33 GMT

They made me poop my pants too. Not once, but for each of the 14 days I wore the pads. I have run out of the pads and the pants pooping has stopped. I wonder how many other kinoki purchasers has experienced this phenomenon? But I now feel much better. So, in conclusion, I think the pads work. I feel better, and I have lost weight. They should also let people know you can lose weight while using the pads. I feel great now. Thanks.

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Not A Fool, Evansville, IN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:03:55 GMT

"aren't even willing to try it for themselves?" Seriously? How about "not stupid enough to be duped by another 'medical' hoax?" No one said they couldn't afford $20 to try the things. I, for one, refuse to spend money that I make from my "real job" on useless things when I could spend it on something else. Maybe you need to get out of LA more often. The smog seems to be rotting your brain.

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Stacy Kent WA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:05:16 GMT

My husband and I both tried these, a few days into them, I felt sluggish, there was no change in my energy level either, I did them faithfully and they did nothing, so I would say don't waster your monry on them, I am not anymore hope this helps!

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Danielle , calgary , Alberta — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:06:21 GMT

i was gonna buy them TG

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billy meeks, warner robins, ga. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:06:22 GMT

Anyone with even a basic high school understanding of medicine should know that these things are a complete fraud the very second they saw the commercial. any product that can accomplish all that they claim would have been nothing short of a revelation rivaled only by the introduction of penicillin.

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Jason, Colorado Springs, CO — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:06:51 GMT

similar to ear candles, complete rubbish set out to prey on stupid customers.

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Sarah, White Plains, NY — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:09:00 GMT

Can you test the diet pill - Liposene next?
Read the warning label first (I didn't until I got them home - I returned them the next day.)
Curious, Cape Coral, FL (Sent Friday, June 20, 2008 1:40 PM)

Curious-
I was watching the commercial (and as always, laughing at the woman selling those things- it looks like she has a whole bunch of he skin gathered at the back of her head with a clip) and it said at the bottom in tiny letters that the average weight loss was 3.96 lbs and that diet and excercise were advised. So basically it does nothing and might actually make you gain weight because a month of modest diet and excercise can make you lose around 5 lbs.

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Jane Doe — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:12:20 GMT

Seems like folks in the "Pacific Rim" have found ways around the law to defraud unsuspecting people out of their hard earned money. I also found a diet tea that claims to make you lose weight which is laughable because you get soaked out of 30 bucks for 60 bags of oolong tea monthly, and another on line news letter for 20 bucks a month, so this company soaks you for 100 bucks in two months for tea which can also be bought at any dollar store for the equivalent cost of 2 bucks. Hefty profit for a scam artist...

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S.Lebanon — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:17:33 GMT

Fractured 2 of my toes & handsome doc surprised me when he held my foot in his hand & commented I had a beautiful foot. I'm a size 10 shoe. As my Dad said, a big girl needs a big foundation. Why would I want feet the size of a child's? I can get somewhere on these sweethearts.

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Lori, Southern MO — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:20:09 GMT

I agree with Becki, Angel and Liz regarding feet and toes. I have longish toes and big feet. I'm thankful I have two feet to walk with, ten toes to help me balance--and by the way--they are handy to pick stuff up with. So there. As far as the foot pads, the thought of impurities traveling all through my body and out my feet was enough to gross me out. What if some of them got hung up on my hip bone or knee cap? *sheesh*

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PD, Farmington, MO — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:20:30 GMT

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Pandy — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:29:29 GMT

Oh well, you know the old saying 'There is a sucker born every minute.' Most of this stuff makes no sense and I don't buy any of it. Good luck.. Some of these companys are in big trouble with the FDA, and the FTC.

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jadean clover sc — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:29:47 GMT

hyperboliz-- you are partially right. You will not die if the renal function stops- There is a life saving thing called Dialysis that will mimic partial functionality of the kidneys. i know It saves my life three times a week for the past 5 months.

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Dirk Diggler, Hungsville, MT — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:29:47 GMT

Since when can you pull asbestos and heavy metals out of your body? That would probably hurt. I think the good people at Kinoki are relying on the gulibility of people who don't wash their feet well.

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Crankypoo, Kernersville NC — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:32:06 GMT

Maybe, there was this statistical analysis that was done to find out if watching TV until the wee hours causes your mind to turn into cream cheese, thus susceptible to "info-mercials"? I mean, it COULD be true couldn't it? I thought it was MAD TV when I changed channels into the middle of it, and then laughed till I was punchy when I realize they were serious about selling it. You all know how an apple turns brown when you cut it...does that mean it's pulling out toxins from somewhere...don't answer that.

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Doug Peterson, New Brighton MN. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:32:42 GMT

At night I tie a barbequed T-bone to my left foot and a baked potato (with butter and sour cream) to my right foot, and I wake up feeling totaly full. By doing so I have lost 35lbs. in the last 5 days! DAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Dee, Oklahoma City — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:32:52 GMT

While I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I did actually try this product...I'm glad I can give this warning to anyone else who thinks about trying it. Even though I was extremely careful when removing the foot pads ... the adhesive was so strong, there were spots where it pulled the skin off my foot! Very small, but still plenty painful.

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maurice murphy — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:33:46 GMT

Well i used the pads and there was a diminshed blackening effect.If you did not experince it maybe you like your article is full of toxins

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some one, rio linda,ca. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:36:06 GMT

i have also tried something like them from avon. you're supposed to wear them for three nights. the only thing that happened, is that they turned black and put painfull pin hole marks on my feet.

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Monicah K,Elkhart,IN — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:36:33 GMT

Boy am i glad i read this article!I was thinking of buying those things coz of how the ad is convincing.The best thing i guess is to research a well known website about new products and those we question to avoid being duped.Let's hope the makers of the patch won't sue you for destroying their scummy business.

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Rhonda Ray, Chicago, IL — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:42:01 GMT

I have tried them as well. I don't have an scientic evidence but I did notice that I slept better, had more energy and the swelling that I have in my left ankle was reduced. I noticed that after 3 days my feet where tender underneath, don't know what that's about. I don't know if they really worked or not.

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JR,New York — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:43:06 GMT

I bought a set.
I never got a burst of energy, or anything like that.
But it did get rid of a planters wart my Dr. removed twice and kept coming back.
Haven't had a wart eversince.

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Mary Elcock, E.Rutherford, NJ 07073 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:43:38 GMT

I agree with DougM. Carpentersville, Il. You should have gone one step further and send them to a laboratory for further testing result. Then you would have gotten conculsive proof as to whether those pad did anything at all. I bought them for several of my relative who were reluctant to try them. Maybe I should doing just that!!

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ORIT SHEKER WOODLAND HILLS CA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:44:11 GMT

WELL.. I GUESS THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO TRY TO GET MONEY OUT OF PEOPLE.. HOW CAN THESE THINGS BE LEGAL? DOESNT A PRODUCT NEED TO BE PROVEN BEFORE SOLD??? THATS WHAT WE AUTOMATICLY THINKS BEFORE WE BUY.

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Susan, Grand Junction, CO — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:45:37 GMT

"As Seen On TV" = "cheap junk that doesn't work".

I do recall that "Set It And Forget It" countertop rotisserie commercial-that was the only good one I've ever seen. But no, I never bought one even though Sam's Club sold them for awhile.

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Al, Charlotte, NC — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:46:07 GMT

Josh:

I pooped my pants, too.

Can anyone say "Class action"?

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gpmd, charlotte, nc — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:46:10 GMT

we live in a materialistic and commercialized society where almost everybody wants to make a buck out of nothing. i am a medical doctor and i prescribe medications manufactured maybe to make people feel better but not to make them well so that they will continue utilizing the product. bottomline, try living healthier and simpler (i admit easy for me to say but hard to do but not impossible) and you will never have a need to "suck toxins off your body" because there is never ever going to be such an agent (there is such a thing as chelation which is entirely different) like the fountain of youth will never ever be found. i wish all the readers good health and i hope you will never succumb to "these easy way out approach" ever again. eat healthier, exercise regularly, sleep 8 hours or more a day, take short naps when you have overworked (which is not advised), stay away from soda even the diet ones, stay away from nicotine, drink alcohol only on occassions and very moderately (if you really need to) and remove negative forces in your environment. achieve not happiness but contentment.i dont know you but i want you to be healthy because you live in my planet where i live and jesus said i've got to love you, my neighbor, as he loved you.

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Mason City, IA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:48:15 GMT

I put the foot pads on, and like an hour later I started getting an overwhelming feeling like I was being watched. This feeling was followed by excrutiatingly painful diahrea, and loss of breath. Im ok with the diahrea, but Jesus, don't make me breathe hard.

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Janet, Sarasota Florida — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:48:52 GMT

As far as those body wraps, don;t bother, its a scam.
The first one might remove a little bloatness and compress fat cells for about 10 mins, but it does not remove toxins, and has no lasting effect, its a waste of money.

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Brett Michelson Walpole MA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:49:03 GMT

I KNOW WHY IT DOESNT WORK. The reason why the pads turn an brownish color is due to certain chemicals in the pad. The pads are warm and your feet sweat in the night, the chemicals react to urea, found in sweat and urine. I got a pad from my friend and wiped my forehead after the gym, what happened? It turned brown. So... thats it. THEY DONT WORK. I dont know what chemicals are in the pad, I am just 17 haha.

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Lilof Whitehouse,Tx — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:49:22 GMT

Its sad that little homebound people are hooked on tv sells and catalogs, they really can be gullible. My mama just gave me some to try for my broken foot. God Bless Mamas:)

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laura, south glens falls,ny — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:50:35 GMT

they should do a chemical test on the black stuff that supposedly comes from your body. that way once and for all it will show whats in the aftermat or black crud.

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laura, south glens falls,ny — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:50:59 GMT

they should do a chemical test on the black stuff that supposedly comes from your body. that way once and for all it will show whats in the aftermat or black crud.

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fat american, any city USA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:51:21 GMT

c'mon y'all.....this is AMERICA! we quit making any decent product years ago! America is now strictly SCAMS and LAWSUITS. ever see the product "exercise in a bottle"?? it was sold at walmart and probably still is..."exercise" in a bottle! they made millions off of stupid lazy americans. why not footpads??

don't hate the game!

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Kayla D — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:52:14 GMT

I saw a pack of this while in Walgreens today. I was actually gonna buy it--but thought against it, thinking that it was just another gimmick. Now I know I was right

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Embarassed, Midwest, USA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:52:46 GMT

When I was a kid I had a boil on my butt cheek and my father told me to cut a potato in half and put it on the boil. I taped the potato to my butt (funny but true, I had to sit lopsided) and in 2-3 days, the boil had formed a head which eventually opened up and released the built up infection. For some reason the potato drew the infection to the surface of the boil. Those old wives knew a little bit after all.

Save your money and use a potato.

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joseph napoleon griffin. jasper alabama — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:56:41 GMT

these people is out there trying to make money on something that want work don't be fooled you dummie in order to get toxic wased out of your boby is that drink a hell lots of water every day until you feeled like you're clean.you will run off good then

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Susie Hortman — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:56:53 GMT

Thanks for trying them. I did the wick thing for the ear. I thought it worked great. A friend said, no, it is a true rip off. So, we lit one and watched it burn up. The same gook was in it, that had showed up when stuck in my ear. I was so disappointed. Thanks, Susie Hortman

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lita, New Hampshire — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:57:33 GMT

I am sure these pads work.. for the bank account of the manufacturers, it will probably be very healthy right now. I never believed that could work at all. "Not sold at stores" wonder why?

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John Doe — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:57:39 GMT

I tried it and it and I don't know if it works, but it does have an effect on you in the morning. I felt less sleepy and was ready to go to work. But when I don't use it, I feel sluggish and still sleepy before a shower in the morning...

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Wow, Who Buys, This Poo? — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:59:02 GMT

PS - leeches are currently used in modern medicine and are even called medical leeches. They are deliberatly applied to chronic, nonhealing skin ulcers since leeches will always eat the dead tissue and leave the new, granulation tissue. hyperboliz Onley VA
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Leeches do not eat dead dead tisue, they only suck blood and they secret a decoagulant to stop blood from clotting while they eat. The only modern medicinal purpose of leeches is to attach them to reattached severed digits to prevent blood clots from forming. The maggot (yes, this may sound disgusting) is the creature that is placed not wounds that won't heal on their own or with the use of antibiotics. Maggots eat rotting/dead flesh which is their purpose.
The end!

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Ann Dunn, Raleigh NC — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:32 GMT

Opinions are a dime a dozen and most come from people who haven't used patches and have no idea about the technology behind them. Even so-called "experts", unless they are in the natural health field and have experience with patch technology, are not really in a position to comment, or to have their comments carry any weight.

As far as the residue having an odor, well, DUH, do you think urea/acrid sweat smells great? Ever smell under your arms after a run on a hot and humid day? And pouring water on an unused patch means nothing. Of course the herbal ingredients are going to soak up water and the patch will turn a darker color. So what? Did you think the patch would miraculously stay dry? A new patch with wet ingredients that hasn't been worn is not the same as wearing the patch 8 hours and have it filled with sweat that contains toxins. But that seems pretty obvious.

Green tea and vinegar? DUH again, most patches have mokcho, dried vinegar powder, as the active ingredient. Vinegar has many healthful properties, but again, arm chair critics have making unfounded and non-factual and non-scientific sweeping judgments. What is it with people who have opinions on things they have no clue about?

Detox patches have been used in Asia for at least 12 years as part of daily hygiene regimens. Traditional Asian and Indian medicine is much more knowledgeable about the need for detoxification than here in the West. Conventional medicine barely recognizes the presence of toxins, let alone trying to get rid of them. That why Americans, droves, are turning to natural health practices and products that recognize the pervasive presence of toxins and their role in disease and cancers. Over 200 diseases have been linked to toxins, as well as 37 cancers.

There are poor patches, mediocre patches, and high quality, high performance patches on the market. Knowing how to discriminate among them is the first step. I've never tried Kinoki, but if one gets a strong vinegary smell after wearing them several hours, my educated guess is that they were cheap patches to begin with. Find a reputable company, try a patch regimen for at least 30 days, have the patches analyzed, then you may have somse experience from which to make a comment.

Lastly, most western MDs haven't a clue about Eastern medicine, detoxification, let alone medical applications of mokcho powder. Leave critique of a natural health product to the natural health experts. Don't be swayed by an opinion that doesn't have the credentials, experience, and know-how to speak authoritatively.

There's a huge difference between scientific fact and opinion. And these blogs where people are spewing forth about Kinoki are FULL of untested opinion.

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Doug Peterson, New Brighton MN. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:03:10 GMT

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Danny,Palm Harbor, FL — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:03:26 GMT

Last night I tried a foot detox and I just don't buy that the nasty change in color of the foot bath was proof of removal of dangerous toxins from my Body. Thanks for informing the Public about this Scam.

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Maria, Downey, California — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:03:58 GMT

Well, well, I have never read such comments in my entire life, some were funny, and some were insulting. It is true, in this world there are so many kinds of people and thoughts. I can understand the persons that had purchase this Kinoki, maybe they are suffering from some kind of sickness or simple their feet stinks, that they get desperate and purchase these type of remedies. I have a brother in Law that Drs. can not find what is wrong with him, (not yet anyway) I am sure in knowing this product, he probably would have bought it to better himself. I thank you for this investigation and I pray that all those in need of health have a speedy recovery and learn not to trust everything they hear or see.

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Carol Bailey, Dallas, TX — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:04:06 GMT

Well written article. And Vance, get a life - makes me wonder if you didn't buy the pads and now feel "small" because someone pointed that out to you. Oh yes, to that other person and sweat - normal body function - does not apply here.

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Oliver Shagnasty Vancouver BC — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:05:08 GMT

I have to agree with Jane Doe. Vance, you're a dork.

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emma, Billings, Mt. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:06:35 GMT

There are actaully treatments that involve pulling metals and what not out of your system. And it is offered in hospitals via ionizing footbaths. So, not a completely out of this world idea..

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Brian Joe Evanston WY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:06:44 GMT

WOW what a way to make money!! A little tea and vinigar and instant millionare. Truth is allways stranger than fiction.

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PharmD, Detroit, MI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:07:20 GMT

hyperboliz, leeches don't eat dead tissue, they drink blood. what eats the dead tissue of gangrenous wounds is called larvae. the ones that turn to flies eventually.

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jackie---iowa — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:07:40 GMT

i got some of these from avon quite a while back & never used them cuz they scared me. after i saw this commercial, i dug them out & tried them--i have neuropothy & there are days when i will try anything--& you can definately smell the vinegar the minute you go to put them on your feet. next time, i might add some oil & lettuce & make a foot salad overnite. :)

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John Bonner, LA, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:08:55 GMT

You could try this regarding determining if the Kinoki foot pads are really doing what they claim they're doing. Put them on for the night. The next morning place them in a clean glass jar and seal it. Take the jar with the black, smelly footpads and a clean set of pads to an analytical chemistry lab. If you check the Yellowpages of any large city, you will find several. Have the lab perform a heavy metals analysis and GC analysis for organics on both the clean set (the control sample or blank) and the black, smelly ones. Of course, the chief drawback is that you're going to have to pay to get this done. However, if you're really concerns whether the Kinoki pads work, well, this should settle the issue.

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Don, Oklahoma City — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:11:31 GMT

Sad and incredible that people are taken in by these claims and buy this product.

I would put them, unfortunately, in the same class as those who buy "Ionized Bracelets" and claim the bracelets help them. The fact is that metal can never be "Ionized" in it's solid state. I had a long dialog with the Ionized bracelet people and they had absolutely no scientific proof that the bracelets did anything. The only "research" they could refer me to was a Physical Education group at a university who wore the bracelets for a time and at the end some of the students said they felt better.

Everyone has been subjected to the bombarding ads for products such as "Head on". You will now notice that they have been forced to not make any claims whatsoever. They just say to use the product but promise no result.

I would predict that the foot pads will soon go the same route, "Put them on your feet". It takes the FDA some time to react, and the product may even be beyond the responsibility of the FDA until someone claims they were harmed by the product.

Until then, spend on, dear folks, make the Billy Mays of the airwaves rich.

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John Bonner, LA, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:12:35 GMT

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caroline — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:13:20 GMT

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Candy, Mo — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:15:06 GMT

Thanks for all the laughs! I especially loved Angel's comment.. as I am a teenager, i'll use teenage language and say.. that was a damn good burn!

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Brittany Fort Wayne IN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:15:35 GMT

WASTE OF MONEY omg.. the crap ppl will think of to make money! STUPID!

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sandy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:16:01 GMT

I had hoped they worked, although I never purphased them. I have a cronic liver disease so any hope can draw you in. It sounded to good to be true. Thanks for letting the hopeful know it's just aother crock.

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Johnna Valdez, San Jacinto, Calif — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:16:33 GMT

Its funny, my first thought was yeah right sure these work. Anyway my aunt purchased some and instead of her using them she gave them to me to try. I tried them and the first time noticed the dark smelly patch, but I didn't notice anything different in my energy level. After reading up on the ingrediants, I came to the conculsion that the black smelly patch was just that a black smelly patch due to the herds inside and the heat and moisture from your foot was just conteracting with them. Well my aunt is now stuck with a bag of unused smelly patches. I wish I would have seen this article early and saved her some money.

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lisa, west palm beach florida — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:17:18 GMT

what will they come up with next? maybe we can put one of those on the cat that way we he goes poo he wont stink cause the pad would take all that out.

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GeorgeAnn — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:17:50 GMT

well well well another one bites the dust, this so called health nut kakamimi's never stop they always find ways to attract low self assurance mind weaklings,looking for something to blame there health weakness, why don't you just save your monies in much better things like buying a plastic $1.00 piggy bank and put that exsact $20.00 on that plastic piggy bank most preferrably in quarters and then by Christmas time open that piggy wiggy of yours bring it to the nearest coin bank in any supermarket and make some noise with all that noise while machine counts your monies, you surely gets everyones attention, and then buy your self or someone that will give that feel great attention and there you go, YOU GOT YOUR OWN ATTENTION, THAT IS ALL YOU HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET FROM SOMEONE FOR YOURSELF IS ATTENTION, when ones self try something new in the so called health nut club, they get peoples attention all the owwwsss aahhhhssss, So there you got a much better attention, WOW, HOW'D YOU LIKE ME NOW. I GOT A DOLLAR I GOT A DOLLAR I GOT A DOLLAR HEY HEY HEY HEY, STAY HEALTHY, BE HAPPIER.

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Oso, Prescott, AZ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:19:30 GMT

As PT Barnum once said "there is a sucker born every minute." It a sad day when telemarkerters take advantage of the public. My suggestion is to soak your feet in a tub of hot water,relax and have your favorite toddy. It has the same effect...

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Mary Doe — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:20:43 GMT

Thank you so much, was gonna spend useful money on something that does not work. Thank you again for your experiment, sorry you lost your money.

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Mary, Portland.OR — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:21:20 GMT

About leeches-- They are being used for relief of arthritis in German studies.Leeches are a "pharmaceutical company". They inject many substances into soft tissue that have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Studies on leech saliva are currently underway. Leeches are also still used medically in the US. Sooooo, please don't say that all they do is suck out blood!!!

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Doktor Root — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:21:25 GMT

I practice alternative healing methods, but as soon as I saw this ad, I knew it was a crock of stuff! Common sense tells you this can't work! Gives alternative healing methods a bad name.

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steph — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:21:37 GMT

There are many other ways to detoxify your body

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Mrs. John Doe, Over, Oregon — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:22:47 GMT

It really would be nice if something like those pads were true, and it's not too say that there might be something out there that would help us further detox our bod's besides sweating, I want to say thanks to those who do the experiments so that the rest of us will know if it's YEA OR NEA;and to the other nem-rods that want to put personal remarks on this.... GROW-UP (VANCE).

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Sharon Hamblin, Norton, VA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:25:36 GMT

I never really believed the detox patches were a product that would work and I am glad someone tested them.

As for the comments on the long toes, my mother, who had large feet and long toes, spent the last 6 1/2 years of her life unable to walk. I also have long toes but I wear my sandles and have also had insulting remarks made about my toes. At least I can walk and am proud of my toes! There are some very small people in this world and I don't mean the size of their toes!

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lm san diego — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:25:59 GMT

These comments were so funny.It is a sad day when we want to trust everyone by their word, but they just keep proving to us that we cant. To the people who bought these pads, you were taken advantage of, but do not let yourself, or anyone else call you stupid.
We all make mistakes

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Bob Webley — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:27:27 GMT

Like P.T.Barnum said - A fool and his money are soon parted

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Wise guy, Scottsdale, AZ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:27:57 GMT

Amazing there is some idiots will spent $20 to support those crocks.

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Nancy, Punta Gorda, Florida — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:28:46 GMT

I'd put those suckers all over my body if it was proven they would give me one iota of extra energy. By the way, I think your feet are beautiful.

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linda mt gilead ohio — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:29:29 GMT

KevJon leeches arent a substance, a fool is born every minute I hope people didnt waste their money on this gimmick

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J. A. Urbana, Ohio — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:29:37 GMT

I must say, I did an experiment when I sold Avon (I don't anymore) I didn't want to sell products that I hadn't used. Maybe the patches "tested" were bunk, but not all of them are created equally! I only used ones from Avon for 2 nights, they were not as black the second night, all of my household got the flu within a couple of weeks except me, and for the ladies out there who have ever had a yeast issue...gets rid of that too and within a day!!!! Yeah!!! Some of the patches really do work!!!

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pati nielsen, san diego, ca — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:30:54 GMT

How sad to onces again seeing a site used by pathetic, miserable people to insult others...no matter what the subject. Others than those, this was fun to read. I have seen those commercials for years, didn't fall for them. But I'm glad someone did and wrote about it. Quite a few medications are now given through patches, expecially for the gravely ill. But, going the other way...not yet.

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Meg, Dallas GA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:32:58 GMT

I too doubted that it was a really serious infomercial- Too colorful, too good to be true. Ah well- suckers born every minute, and of course... money suckers too.
... Um...'ello? Obviously, the qoute says any other therapy that pulls out any substance.
So. Leeches- puncture, and... they aren't really a therapy used for detox anymore. Not since like, 1700s. and as for sweating- it's a bodily function, used to cool down when the temperature gets a lil too warm for comfort. NOT a therapy, although it can remove things like salt and other chemical wastes that your body makes, in small quantities. And the person who made the big toes comment:
i have tiny feet, and tiny toes.
HOWEVER. taller people- as in people who have heights greater than my own 5'0 stature- have bigger feet because WE NEED OUR FEET AND ESPECIALLY OUR TOES TO MAINTAIN BALANCE. if you lost only your big toe, did you know, that you would have an extremely difficult time walking, let alone standing? Try it- when you stand up, guess what parts of the foot bear the greatest weight? That's right stupid- YOUR TOES AND THE BALLS OF YOUR FEET.
congratulations, you've made it to fifth grade, moron.

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Linda G. Joplin, MO — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:33:12 GMT

THANK YOU! I just saved myself a bunch of money, and I LIKE that... wish there were more of these kind of tests done on the "as seen on TV" products!

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Michele Brown, Atlanta, GA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:34:56 GMT

Some of these comments are sad. However, everyone is entitled to their opinion. We must remember that not everything works for everyone. I purchased them and if you use them as prescribed, you will find out that they do not turn black every night. By the end of the two weeks mine were green. The vinegar in them may turn black when exposed to air and moisture, but you must remember what you eat during the day affects any method of elimination from your body. I guess to you an enema or colonic doesn't work either, yet doctor's prescribe them and put you in the hospital and give them to you.

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Deb, Truth or Consequences NM — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:36:34 GMT

There was no science in this "experiment." Vinegar is a detoxifier and so is green tea. And I certainly would never trust a "doctor" who cannot think of anything that pulls toxins out of the skin: perspiring and leeches are just two examples. What is truly a scam is believing allopathic medicine (western doctors) are Gods who have all the answers. What they do have are a bunch of poisons they call prescriptions. We wouldn't need as much detoxification if we didn't continuously put into our bodies all the toxins so-called science has created and constantly "order" us to take, in our foods, our water, our air and through prescriptions. Quit treating doctors as if they are Gods with all the answers. They don't call it "practicing medicine" for no reason.

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judy anne Downey CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:36:43 GMT

here is a simple cost effective one, place a slice of freshly cut potato under the sole of your feet put socks over. You will find the potato will turn black and remove toxins.. option dip it in vinegar. Wives tales.. who knows.. plain slices work when kids have a fever it reduces it.. don't know how,
Can't beat the price..

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Mike, Abington MA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:38:41 GMT

The people selling these "foot pads" should be prosecuted for false advertising. These things are sold to induce a bodily reaction, but simply contain ingredients that ferment overnight? That is out right lying. P.S. If you want to detox yourself, skip fast food for a couple days.

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ines florida — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:38:48 GMT

I use it and smelled like bacon. I got an after taste of the patch in my mouth. I felt like throwing up and got sharp shooting pains in my right foot. I dont have the sharp pains in my left foot. Been weeks scince i used the 2 patches and i still sometimes have the pain. Is that a side effect? I dont like those patches. I thought the same thing it was the ingredients turning sticky and smelly.

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Tina in pretty foot - Palm Beach - — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:42:00 GMT

wow,,, I am wearing flip flops right now.... I always thought my toes were avg. but now that I am looking a little closer??? am getting a bad feeling, anyone know what the proper toe length is??

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Vixie Munden White Settlement Texas — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:42:24 GMT

Oh thank you for testing this item! I was about to order them with my next SS check, and I don't get much of that! Now there's no fool like us old ones and You saved me my money. May God bless you daily,
V.

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peter, L.A., CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:45:04 GMT

last night I used the kinoki foot pads and awoke feeling energized and ready to start my day when I looked down....to my surpise I was missing 7 of my 9 toenails...aparnetly its not good for those suffering from jungal rott...P.S I enjoy wearing sandels in the summer so kiss my a** vance :)

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dman — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:45:41 GMT

Want to flush some money down the drain, then buy this BOGUS crap

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Jill, Marshfield,WI. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:46:53 GMT

I just thought I'd put a different perspective out there for people to think about. I have suffered from a painful chronic case of Fibro-myalgia since 1996. I have spent years in and out of pain clinics, doctor's offices, and massage therapists. I have probably spent close to a hundred thousand dollars over the last 12 years to try to get well,or at least feel somewhat better. Some days are much better than others, thank god. The reason people like me are so sick with pain is a destroyed nervous system that misfires pain signals inappropriately at any given time. Trigger points can be found all over my body filled with toxins, waste by products from the body that do not get excreeted properly. I've decided over the years that holistic type therapies seem to work best for me by far.I had a fantastic anesthesiologist who was my pain clinic doctor for a couple years while living down south. His injection therapies, consisting of needle injections to all trigger points. In some cases 21 locations worked fantastically. much better than cortizone quite often used today in many clinics. I felt trying the Kinoki foot pads was a small price to pay if they worked. I just started using them recently, and do feel my pain level has decreased to some degree. I feel $20.00 is a small price to pay for a sense of well being. Jill, Wi.

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Joe Mammy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:47:00 GMT

I am going to put these pads on my raging mooseknuckles so as to pull the toxins out instead of using summers eve!

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mary ann pratt,madison,ny,13402 — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:53:39 GMT

I am a licensed massage therapist who has seen that massage, especially manual lymphatic drainage, will quickly detoxify a body.The lymph nodes store the body's waste products and need to be massaged to remove them from the body.After a good massage you might have a temp & loose stools;the body expelling wastes,the natural way.Drink plenty of water after a massage to speed up the process to feeling healthier.

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kateyjo — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:54:07 GMT

I don't really care if the things work or not ... I'm just fascinated about all the long toe comments. Never really thought about people's toes but given a choice I'd probably prefer long to short, fat, and squat.

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Karl M, Detroit Michigan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:54:57 GMT

Testing the data? should've taken your pads to a lab and tested the smelly black gunk...toxins such as heavy metals should be easy to detect,...I do not believe in this sort of "medicine" however, in order to satisfactorily disprove these claims your testing needs to be much more empirical than a supposition from an Oncologist...no disresect to the Oncologist.

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Mary H. ,Norfolk , Va. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:56:07 GMT

Thanks for the in put, answered my questions and solved my xyz.

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susan, Hazleton pa — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:56:55 GMT

does anyone know of pads that I can apply to my computer to take the toxins out of it? hmmmm...maybe I'll just switch it off .

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Lee , Waterloo, In — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:58:03 GMT

I have purchased a product to remove toxins from my feet. I stand on cement floor all day at work, and have for 34 years, and I used these because my feet burn & hurt and nothing helped from the podiatrist but these pads made my feet feel better. The first 3 days it felt like something was being pulled out of the bottom of my feet. Don't know if it was removing toxins or just releiving pain. I don't purchase them on a regular basis but i , like many others, just had to try them.

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breanna , hudson fl — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:58:30 GMT

thanks so much for writing this article. me and my mom were so close to purchasing these cuz we thought they just might work but i guess not. hey whatever!!

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Bobble Head Bob , Looserville , USA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:58:50 GMT

These are effective , but your better off getting the Q-Ray bracelet instead . It will work longer and thats a proven fact .

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SHIRLEY BRUMFIELD,FRANKLINTON,LA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:59:00 GMT

THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR THE CONSUMER,I HAD THOUGHT ABOUT TRYING THESES PADS MYSELF, I REALLY WAS NOT SURE HOW SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS THESE PADS COULD REALLY WORK, NOW I AM GLAD I DID NOT WASTE MY MONEY

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mary ann pratt,madison,ny,13402 — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:59:02 GMT

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Lionwl madison — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:59:12 GMT

tests have been done post useon another type of footpad and toxic elements did come out...and this was done by an impartial lab... they will acyually send you your particular results...

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Llewellyn Jarvis Frederiksted, St. Croix Virgin Islands — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:59:34 GMT

The brand of foot pads may make a difference. I use Nutronics brand and they do work. After five days I see results and they do come off cleaner. My wife had an accident ruptured both lungs and two fractured ribs. when medication to ease the pain and put her to sleep did not work, an application of Nutronics foot pads put her to sleep. some things do work.

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Puddin' — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:01:14 GMT

Has anyone ever heard of Aqua Chi? This is a very expensive foot soak that turns the water murkey, muddy, dark after you soak your feet. They tout the very same claims...to cleanse your body. Oh well, my vote is to eat clean in the first place.

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Janel Pennington, Trinity, Al — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:03:46 GMT

So I thought I would try them out. I submitted my credit card information and to this day I have received nothing. Not the first shipment

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Mr Kim Burks,Grants Pass,OR — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:04:20 GMT

I am disabeld and i take a bunch of pain meds.Itried the kanoki detox pads and it put me in to withdraw!So if you take meds dont use them!!But for the toxins they dont work!!!!!!!!!!!!

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David Utz — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:08:11 GMT

The only way to test these things would be to do a toxity test, wear them for a month and then do another test. You did not test these things!

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Adam Johnson, Denver, CO — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:08:32 GMT

Im a firm believer in this item. I stuck one on each butt cheek and I have had endless diarrhea ever since. Boy do I feel de-toxed. Thanks again.

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Ian, Redmond, WA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:09:13 GMT

I am in no way shocked that people fall for this. Critical thinking is at a critical low in this nation. Mainstream media gives junk and pseudo science lots of airtime. I'm surprised to see a debunk like this on MSNBC.

As to how they get away with this, simnple: they make no specific medical claims. The minute they say "our magic foot pads cure X" is the minute the FDA falls on them like a ton of bricks.

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Catherine Jiao Katy TX — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:11:49 GMT

This was on 20/20. The show tested the black stuff on the foot pads and found NOTHING on them. And why would anyone sell a magic detoxifying thing for only 19.95? Thats too good to be true.

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Nori Muster, Mesa, AZ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:12:15 GMT

I used detox foot pads from "Body Pure Now" dot - com for six months. Using them removed chronic pain I had in my shoulder. My brother used them and they removed chronic pain he had in his legs and feet. They work just fine, but over a long period of time. I sent one of my foot pads to a tissue lab for analysis and the lab told me the footpad had all sorts of chemicals, including PCBs, benzine, and other harmful chemicals.

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Ioni, Portland, OR — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:12:49 GMT

www.kombuchapower.com/foot_patch.htm explains why the kinoki patch is a total rip. The use the lowest grade ingredients which turn black on their own when applied to the skin. There are, however, foot patches made with top grade pure ingredients that really do work and produce the desired effects. You will be able to tell they're quality because they do not turn black. the referenced web site is a great source for info!

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K T, Florida — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:14:30 GMT

"Davis says she doesn’t know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin."

Leeches.
kevjohn, Tallahassee, FL

Leeches puncture the skin to get the the blood stream.

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Zahia L., Rutherford, NJ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:15:22 GMT

Angel H. from Nashville, TN, your comments are wonderfully funny!!!!!! Thank you for a great laugh!!!!!

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M. Taylor — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:15:49 GMT

Gullability works both ways - for both believing and being skeptical. The experiment was not scientific. Until a laboratory tests both a used and unused pad, there is not proof either way. By the way, the placebo effect is a powerful phenomenon and has cured many "uncurable" diseases. There is more to this world we live in than meets the eye. An intelligent, mature indiviual would investigate someting with a TRULY scientific approach before making a decision either way. This was not science. It was propaganda. Do research, people. THEN decide.

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all you can do is just point and laugh — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:17:57 GMT

I feel that the toes in the picture are proportionate to the feet they are attached to . Imagine how funny it would look to have little bitty toes on big ole feet....hahahaha

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andrew jackson, san diego, ca via ft wayne, in — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:19:34 GMT

wow. so many cynics. i agree with the gentleman who said we should test the used pads for toxins. they may work. open your mind folks, anything is possible.

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cathy ohlhausen , cave creek, az — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:20:08 GMT

Hello everyone- everybody seems to think that they are an expert on this- somebody just needs to have a professional study done on before and after, and if there is any toxins in the used pads-I've been a Massage therapist for 20 years and have been introduced to different things - I just want to know the ending results from a lab, that should solve the problem- people keep saying toxins don't leave your body through the skin, but please tell me what happens when a person has body order out of their arm pits, those are toxins and bad smelling- my question is if the darkness goes away and gets lighter something is making that happen- and my other question is maybe like gold in a river it goes to the lowest point maybe toxins in our body go down to the lowest point out feet and can come out through the skin- yesterday my foot was really hurting and I put a pad on , I have to say today my foot hardly hurts at all, and when my foot gets like that I have to use crutches and can't walk for a few days, so maybe it's working, I will try it again tonight and see what happens, but I don't expect miracles it didn't take over night to get toxins so it won't go away over night,it's like Americans always want the quick fix- be patient. peace to all Cathy O

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Dr Jack, Gulf Breeze, FLorida — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:23:05 GMT

To BOB in Oklahma: Ear candling is not a 90's "phenomena".... and it has nothing to do with the "crud" forming in the candle. "ear candling" has been used for hundreds of years to soothe an earache, nothing more. It isn't a cure, just a pain remedy. I use it for my daughters, and I'm a general practitioner; however me telling my patients to do this wouldn't put food on my table now would it?
Dr Jack

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GEORGIA KNOWS portland oregon — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:24:10 GMT

tHOSE ARE LONG TOES MY BROTHERS TOES ARE AS LONG AS MY FINGERS, HE WONT WEAR SANDELS EITHER..AS FAR AS THE PADS GO...TOO BAD THEY DONT WORK, IT WOULD PROBABLY CAHNGE THE WORLD.

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Jen, Lakeshore, WI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:24:58 GMT

Angel, I loved your comment. Point WELL-MADE!!

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Sonia, Staten Island, NY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:27:34 GMT

I tried these footpads and 5 days later I broke out with a cold sore that was huge and disgusting. I never had one before and I was really surprised because I was not stressed at all and I know where in the world I could have picked it up. I know someone else who says her sister and mom broke out with cold sores after doing a different kind of detox so I started to wonder if it was these damn foot pads. Needless to say I won't be using them again, you never know...

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Allen, los angeles, california — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:27:48 GMT

I cant believe you would make negative, personal comments and not back them up with facts. The only thing Dr. Davis said and I quote from your own article, "Davis doubts the foot pads are harmful, but says “we really just don’t know.”

Green tea and Vinegar are known for their positive cleaning effects(I know first-hand)..so the bottom line is, they could work or maybe not. But, before you post something positive or negative, have your facts to back it up, not your beliefs.

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Mike Hunt — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:28:27 GMT

A fool and his money soon depart.

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Sonic the Heghog ,Killeen, Texas — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:29:04 GMT

What i believe multi-knuckled stink pickles is a very wonderful trait, happen to have some myself.

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Sonia, Staten Island, NY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:31:24 GMT

By the way, the morning after I tried these footpads, I did not feel any better.

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Shawna, Edmonton, AB — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:31:36 GMT

Some Detox foot pads contain minerals that your body absorbs through the skin on your feet and then they course through your bloodstream. Depending on the substance, they can actually trigger a detox within your body. Although detox pads are mild, toxins can indeed be pulled out from the body via the foot.

One of the best forms of detox for the body is an ionic cleanse. You want to detox yourself fast, that is one of the best ways. I have liver and kidney issues from pharmaceutical poisoning and it's been the ion cleanses that have made the most difference in getting toxins out of my body.

Along with ion cleanses, sweating also cleanses the body quickly and efficiently, but from either you can remove a lot of trace minerals that your cells need to remain hydrated and functional, so supplement after both sweating and ion cleansing. The best form is Concentrace Ionic Electrolytes.

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Jesse Jackson — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:32:01 GMT

My ex wives pulled money out of my wallet magically.. .maybe this is real too! :)

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April Matson, Bitely, MI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:32:51 GMT

Can we all just along. Give respect and get respect.

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Shirley Craven, Lexington, KY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:33:45 GMT

Obviously none of you have been to Naturopathic Doctor - My mother had burning on the bottom of her feet and she was told that the toxins are trying to get out through the bottom of her feet! I bought her the pads (no specific brand mentioned) and not only did it help - she did not have the same hot flashes as before. I also tried them, and yes they did get lighter with time, I slept better and felt better. Not every drug or therapy works for everyone, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Maybe the majority of you are more toxic than you think!

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Dr Jack, Gulf Breeze Fl — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:34:37 GMT

To marg elle, severna park, MD

Actually, you are wrong, the body does detox through all pores especially the underarm and foot soles. As far as bleeding, as a male I give blood regularly to purify my body of extra iron. Its not cholesterol in the blood that clogs your arteries dear....its iron in the blood that causes the cholesterol to stick together. So men had better rither give blood 2-3 times a year, or have leech therapy, but iron does not leave the body except through blood letting. The cholesterol medicine we sell is a billion dollar industry....blood letting isnt.
Dr. Jack

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LYN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:35:03 GMT

It's not a matter for some that they are gullible but that they are looking for better health. What's wrong with that? Until you have truly suffered you will never understand why people grab onto such things.

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KAY, Madison, VA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:35:04 GMT

Instead of buying these foot pads for $20 or however much they cost, it would be CHEAPER to soak your feet in vinegar and green tea, since that's what they consist of. That is if it does anything!??? I know it's healthy to drink balsamic vinegar (yuck!). ***DRINK WATER, EAT HEALTHY, and EXERCISE!!!! These 3 things are fail safe & your best bet for optimum health! Suck it up and just DO IT!

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Janika — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:35:16 GMT

Vinegar is an old indian remedy for heelspur pain, it does suck inflammation out .It is best to apply when mixed with clay or you can use in your shoes with wet(vinegar) brown paper.I have never tried the pads , but something similar in the water detox 30 min. in salon. Water turned black , but honestly I didn't feel any difference.But, I know from my own experience that after wood burning sauna you feel very refreshed, and full of energy, wet sauna is the best at 180F-200F, and make sure you use vihta and between 15 min. sessions jump in the cold water or snow

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Hardee Harhar ,Gullible,U.S.A. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:36:16 GMT

A sure fire secret for 99.99 and is sure to work is :
Send me 99.99 for a remedy that will change your life when you realise the effect .
With your right index finger point to the temple along the side of your head and repeat out loud the letter M and the Letter T not once but a few times with enthusiasm .The effect will be so remarkable when you realise the effect but if it does not work send me another 99.99 to do it again later the same day .And if it still does not work allow 24 hours to relax and then send me another 99.99 to do it again.
And so on ;some people require more treatments than others.
But we will be there to take your payments gracefully as we recommend the further treatments along the way until satisfaction is met.

Hardy Harhar
123 main street
Gullible, U.S.A.

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Connie, Flushing, New York — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:37:06 GMT

When I saw this advertisement on tv I said to myself, "What the hell is this now" another get
rich scheme. Then I figured it this way....if the
product is on the market for a long time and it
has proven to work and on the up & up and not
harmful, then I will purchase it. I am glad I have
not bought it...does sound too good to be true!

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John Doe — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:37:41 GMT

MY SISTER WAS IN THE LAST STAGE OF CANCER SO WE TOOK HER TO A ALTERNATIVE MEDICIAN HOSPITAL WHERE THEY PUT HER FEET IN WHAT THEY SAID WAS PLAIN WATER WITH THIS MACHINE THAT WOULD DREW THE TOXIN OUT OF HER BODY IT GAVE THE SAME RESULT AS THE FOOT PAD LOTS OF BLACK STUFF IT DID NOT WORK. it WAS HER LAST HOPE AND LAST MONEY FOR A CURE THEY SAID WOULD WORK.

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Connie, Flushing, New York — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:38:02 GMT

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Alvin Golfarb Olympia Washington — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:38:22 GMT

Thanks to all of you for a wonderful laugh fest! Especially to Angel who had a way with the turn of the phrase! Don't know when I have seen a site with so many good natured people. For those of you who practiced put downs toward some others, for shame...life is too short!

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nancy burlington, nc — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:39:02 GMT

very interesting info. i am a massage therapist and my patients ask me about the detox pads and foot baths. i asked the podiatrist that i work close with and he was not a fan or believer of these items. i think thats who would probably give more accurate advice, a specialist. there seems to be alot of crazy things on the market now, so buyer beware and do your homework with everything.

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Ev Feeser, Prescott, AZ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:41:02 GMT

Effective or not, what an assortment of egotistical comments. Most still have 14 minutes of fame left over to squander with more arrogant sarcasm someplace else.

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Kerry M, Rockford, MI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:41:32 GMT

I'm so sick of seeing products out there that lie to all consumers for a quick buck and get rich fast scams. These pads should be illegal!!

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KANDY, BURLINGTION, VT — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:42:07 GMT

THANKS. EVERYTIME I SEE THE COMMERCIAL IT MAKES ME WONDER IF THEY REALLY WORK AND TEMPTED TO BUY THEM.. SO TEMPTED IN FACT, THAT IF THIS ARTICAL HAD BEEN POSITIVE I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE FOUND THE WEB SITE AND BOUGHT SOME.. OBVIOUSLY I'M NOT GOING TO NOW.. I'M SO GLAD SOMEONES SPEAKING OUT SO PEOPLE LIKE ME WONT WASTE THE LITTLE BIT OF MONEY I HAVE ON GARBAGE. WHICH I DO SO OFTEN...

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WILLIAM — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:43:18 GMT

I wondered how long it would take for the person or persons who were responsible for the "Kinoki scam" to fight back? Well it seems that Voice of reason is involved, or is at best terrably naive. However if you make lying on TV illegal, then we will no longer to hear our politicians and their promises of how they are going to save us from ???????

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Tammy St. Joe TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:43:34 GMT

Thank you so much! I really wondered about this product? I wish you would do this on the shoe inserts they are advertising now. You get three inserts for your shoes (depending on your arch, low, med, high) and its supposed to realign your hips and back in place.???? Sounds to good to be true...probably is. Thanks again.

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Vera G, San Diego, California — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:44:00 GMT

This article was no research, that's for sure. It was a waist of time and effort.
I don't know if this product works or not, and I wont until a "real" scientific research is done on the healing remedies of the contents of this product, and laboratory work on the dirt that it pulls out.
There are a lot of natural remedies that can be applied to the skin to create a healthy balance in the body, but Americans won't know anything about that, and will probably claim that it's a pile of shit. Also, being a doctor says nothing cleaver about you. Doctors only know what the Pharmaceutical companies want them to know. Oh, and the ear candle remedy to pull dirt out of the ear is actually practiced by doctors in some parts of Europe, and is so much better then q-tips could ever be.
I grew up using natural remedies like: vacuumed bottles on the back for bronchitis, vodka and honey compress on the neck for coughs and sore thoughts, cabbage leaves applied to knees and elbows for joint problems, and the human pee that heels so many different things, and they all work better then some pill ever could.
Also, leeches have been used in medicine for thousands of years. The only reason the use of them in medicine is dying out, is because western medicine is increasing. But you will still find great surgeons using leeches to reconnect the smallest blood vessels in the human body.
To know more, go to link: http://www.leeches.biz/leech-help.htm

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Missy, Allen, TX — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:44:48 GMT

There are some hilarious people out there and it feels so good to laugh at all these comments about the long toes in the picture. At least you only see the bottom of that person's feet and not the top! Can you imagine what those toe nails look like? Hope they don't look like my husbands talons.

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PB Mines — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:44:55 GMT

I am so thankful to you for this article on the pads. I was just minutes away from ordering some from Carol Wright Gifts. You saved me money . I was skeptical anyway, but this verify all of my suspicions. Thank God for this website.

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WILLIAM Emporia, Ks. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:45:02 GMT

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cfarrell baltimore md — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:45:35 GMT

yea i agree with becky i didnt no any feet were pretty but as well i will continue to wear shoes with my feet showing

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Brooklyn, NY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:45:56 GMT

The American people, like sheep, follow whatever advice they see on TV. Suckers!

Hey, I could use twenty dollars too, please send cash to: Needy Person, 123 country road, USA

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DESERT SAM, BIG SPRING TX — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:47:45 GMT

MY WIFE USED THEM, PUT HER IN HOSPITAL FOR 4 DAYS. COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. RAN BONE SCANS, BLOOD WORK, DOPPLAR FOR BLOOD CLOTS. DR FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS GOUT. HER FOOT SWELLED UP AND SHE COULDN'T WALK ON IT. HER WHITE BLOOD COUNT WENT TO 1200 AND HER SED RATE ABOVE 80. COULD NOT FIND NOTHING. HER REG. DR. HER FOOT DR. HER ONCOLOGIST COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. FINALLY HER ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON SAID IT WAS FAKE GOUT AND GAVE HER SOME MEDICINE, CURED IT.

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Donelle Brangman, Devonshire, Bermuda — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:48:03 GMT

So if I stick these pads on my forehead, will it clear out the toxins in my brains or will I wake up with a brown stain on my face?

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brenda leake, citrus heights, calif. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:48:09 GMT

I have used the Avon foot detox pads and I noticed I was incredibly thirsty the next a.m. even if I'd had some water before bed. Maybe it does work, pulling stuff out of your body can certainly dehydrate you.

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LeAnn, Lebanon, TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:49:20 GMT

I bought the Avon pads, and tried them for two days. The day after I had slept with them on, I began experiencing symptoms similar to migraines that I suffer, and had those symptoms for 3 days. You were supposed to use the pads for 3 nights straight. Obviously, I threw the 3rd set of pads away; couldn't function at work w/ the headaches.
Needless to say, I did NOT feel bette!! Won't be buying those or any others again. My Avon agent offered to refund my money, but I used them...just
won't do it again.

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melaie, woodbridge, Virginia — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:50:54 GMT

I can honestly say, I doubt I would've been suckered into buying this, however, I've purchased at least 10 different books or remedies for better skin, weight loss, and even financial gains. Believe it or not "The Cures They don't want you to know About" was at least 1/2 correct in my opinion. Some home remedy things for different purposes proved to work. The one thing I will order from the book will be the colon cleanse. It's said to flush away many toxins we've accumulated over the years in our body. I'll try to keep you all updated. But I'm a single mom, will little money to spare on hoaxes, so that book series I would reccomend to anyone.

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Denny — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:54:33 GMT

Sounds like a great Hollywood detox patch..for the forehead..or where the sun don't shine..

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betty, opelika, al — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:57:52 GMT

what did P.T.Barnam say? there is a sucker born every minute.So these companies are well aware somebody is gonna fall for it.

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Rob — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:57:53 GMT

Thank God for this article, my foot pad remained black for 2 months I thought I have so much toxins I would need new blood, organs and a brand new body. Thanks for clearing the myth.

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SuZQ, Charlotte, NC — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:58:51 GMT

I've tried them & liked them. I have chronic foot pain from a car accident & these alleviated the pain. Not a WOW full recovery but the brief respite was nice. Still not sure which of the ingredients would be an anti-inflammatory but they helped me.

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Stacy P — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:59:52 GMT

ok I have to say I have tried the foot pads, not this brand however. The first few mornings I awoke to find the sticky nasty black mess, but then each day was actually less and less till I was doing them every couple of days instead and no residue in the pads no matter how long I wore them. My energy level was up as well.

How long did many people laugh off chiropractic and acupuncture and now it is even accepted by Health Insurance companies.

We have been taught since a young age to take a pill for everything, where has that brought us? To learn to treat symptoms, no more.

Open your minds a bit

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CMARIE, Utica,NY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:02:21 GMT

Wondering...Green tea has caffeine, too. Perhaps that is the cause of a "perkier" day after using the detox foot pads - as the body is able to absorb substances through the skin. While I think this is far fetched, I have to wonder...If one can absorb substances through the skin, why can substances NOT be pulled from the body via the skin??? Our perspiration holds various subtances...

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Jagger Mt.Vernon Illinois — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:03:32 GMT

Thanks For doing the study, I was wondering to try these pads, i was figuring 20 bucks what the heck, until i read this, i just might buy them and do some testing on them =D

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Luther Macgillicuddy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:04:11 GMT

I'll bet the creepy undertaker-looking guy from the "Dual Action Cleanse" ads is behind this. He probably puts these on every night before bed -- after he paints on his mustache and eyebrows.

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me, northwest, Arkansas — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:05:34 GMT

I read these comments and laughed. Seems everyone has an opinion on everyone else's opinion. Think I will just keep my money and try drinking more water to 'detoxify' my body. Seems a lot less expensive and a lot more logical.

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John, Winnipeg, Canada — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:06:16 GMT

"A fool and his money are soon parted, boy, I'd pay someone a lot of money to explain that one to me."

Homer Simpson

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Mimi, Jacksonville, FL — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:06:40 GMT

There was a recently investigation about it those patch don't do nothing, only benefit it's to rip your pocket. Let's don't be silly, and stop buying it, OK, that's my best advice. No proof of nothing, it gets worst according to the study, it for the consumer to get buying that silly stuff. lol ☺

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Rachel — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:06:59 GMT

I use Avon Detox Patches they worked for me. I will always use them every 3 mo. They may have saved my life.

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Water Boy, Erie PA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:08:48 GMT

After a good nights sleep these pads did a great job of pulling the toxins out. I then took the pads and made my morning tea!!!!

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Nikki M., Chesapeake, VA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:16:39 GMT

Man! I need to think of something like this to sell...

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Noname,NoCity,NoState — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:17:19 GMT

Sucker Born Every Minute

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Rachel, Shreveport, LA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:17:58 GMT

I also sell Avon, and tried the Avon Healthy Remedies Detox Patches. They made me extremely nauseated and ill for several days. However I am a organ transplant recipient, so maybe they interfered with my anti-rejection medication somehow. I threw the rest of them in the trash and will never recommend them to anyone!

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danelle delaware — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:18:02 GMT

I use these and they help my aching back and give me more energy. I use only once in a while now for maintenance

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Curt Gottfred — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:18:10 GMT

It's moisture that turns the pad dark. If you pour distilled water (pure, no toxins) on the pad, it will turn the exact same color as the persperation from your foot does. The only way these things can turn out white is if you keep them away from the bottom of your foot.

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Daniel Udall — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:19:22 GMT

Whatabout the fact that they are a Japanese therapy? Has this been researched or look into for any truth? No mention in the article

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calvin, Brunswick County, NC — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:19:39 GMT

Save yourself the trouble and aggravation of ordering these patches. Instead, place a ten dollar bill in each sock and wear them to bed. In the morning, flush the two ten dollar bills down the toilet while sipping your green tea. You'll feel better, if not, hang out with friends that have more common sense then you do and pay attention.

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Greg, Jonesborough, TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:24:23 GMT

I bought a simalar product several years ago. It claimed to work by generating "long wave" infrared heat that stimulated the accupuncture meridians in the feet as the wood vinegar oxydized(turned black). The detox effect was a by product of the stimulation. My feet did feet warmer and although I no longer use the product remarkably my formerly cold feet have remained warm to this day. I consider that well worth the money spent on the pads.

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Ryan Matthews, Prairie du Chien, WI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:25:48 GMT

The kinoki foot pads are about as big of a joke as the fortune cookie. I saw the commercial for them, laughed and said "okey dokey kinoki!" ...just please save your money and don't spend it on such ridiculous crap like this. Being in the entertainment industry, take it from me, not everything you see on tv is true. You, the viewer, need to take these things with a grain of salt.

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Jay Anna, Somewhere, TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:26:01 GMT

For those of you who did buy these...think of it as a $20.00 lesson learned. I kind of look at all of lifes little monetary lessons as such...good or bad, when you look at it in that fashion..."I just learned (whatever) for $X amount..." it really puts things into perspective and will help you a little...Was the lesson you learned (good or bad) worth the price you paid?

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Shannon, Cleveland, OH — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:26:33 GMT

I used similar pads from the catalog company that I used to work for (Amerimark) they sold them for $30 for a package of 10 but luckily I got a discount & got the pads for 50 cents. I tried them out & experienced the sticky goo on the pad from "my toxins" I felt a little more energized after using them for a few days & noticed after I was all out of them that I felt a little more sluggish, but nothing dramatic. For 50 cents I was willing to try them out, paying $20-$30 for them, I would pass & just try the old fashioned method of eating right & getting enough sleep.

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Daisy Los Angeles — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:26:38 GMT

Well I bought these things this morning, I wish I had read this earlier. Thank you for all the info.

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Janita Banana - Rio — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:28:53 GMT

Ooops...you guys just saved me $20,00 dollares, I am foreing person, I read your words to improve my knowledge of English language, thanks I had a good laugh also,helped my headache goes away. I see you guys have more words in your vocabulary than us in my country, we do not have this *@*#&/, I am going to start to use it looks nice. :) !o!

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JW Iowa — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:31:10 GMT

These comments were great to read for something to do. I have not been able to sleep lately and I am very tired. For the gentleman who used the pads, and also had an accident in his trousers. Thanks. You made me laugh out loud for the day.

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Ami, Tucson, Arizona — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:32:18 GMT

Check the American Podiatric Medical Association web site for all approved foot remedies and do not fall for the gimmics,
http://www.apma.org

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Billy Cole, Canby, Oregon — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:33:58 GMT

Thank you so much for this article. I really HATE false advertising, it should be against the law. I do understand that it is an alternative medicine product but a lie is a lie and that's wrong. It's stealing the consumers money when you know that the advertisement is a lie.

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Elaine, Seattle, WA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:34:43 GMT

I don't mind long toes, but when the second toe is longer than the big toe it's a bit freaky to look at. I used to have very lovely feet, not long toes at all. Rather short actually, but I could really use one of those Ped Eggs about now. Yucky infomercial to be honest but I'd like to try it anyway. Has anyone tried that yet? Though I am bit worried about shaving skin off my feet. I think it would feel like grinding a cheese grater across your skin.
Maybe if you apply a soothing Kintoki patch after the ped egg treatment? Hmm...something to ponder

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Debbie O, Everett WA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:34:53 GMT

I started giggling like mad when I saw that commercial. It just seemed so silly to me. I'm glad that someone did an "experiment" for the curious though. Who'd want to waste $20 on get-dirty-quick post-it notes for your feet???

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Kate, Santa Rosa CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:35:50 GMT

I bought them myself. I ordered in March and didn't get them until May after I called them tons of times. I hate the bandaging time spent at bedtime, and walking on carpet with this sticky pad on isn't the cleanest either. It left a sticky residue on my foot that I had to scrub off daily, and nope, my pads never were anything but black in the morning for over two weeks. I feel it was a scam & total waste of money. Save your $ for the pedicure!

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BJ, Nashville, TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:38:57 GMT

So glad I did not bother spending my money on this product. The only thing that makes me feel energized is my membership to Curves or an affectionate kiss from my hubby.

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David New York — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:39:18 GMT

I used the pads for 3 months it stayed dark for the first 2 months .Then it got lighter and lighter
now there is just a faint brown color when i take it off.I don't know what it does for me but i definitely have more energy!!!!

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Sara, New London, WI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:43:30 GMT

Oh, I can go one better than these pads! Since they started being advertised on late night tv, the "spa" here in town has started advertising "Foot detoxification" on it sign. A mere $29.95 per session...

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Tiffany M, Ogden, Utah. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:43:30 GMT

We use leeches in the hospital, and maggots. They are good for some things like eating dead skin, and pulling blood through a finger that was just put back on....So maybe not to detox but you never know. O i think these things are crap, but I wish I'd thought of it... He HE

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Cassie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:44:30 GMT

I don't know about the pads for pulling out the toxins in our body but there is a therapy call "aqua-chi" it's a foot bath detoxification that really does work. My mother has very bad arthritis and fibermylaiga as well as several other problems due to high levels of toxins in her body (she is a hairdresser and deals with toxins from hair chemicals) she tried this detox and it actually works, after several uses she went back to her doctor and he confirmed through tests that her toxins levels had decreased. Her only change in life was the foot bath detox, I have personally used this foot detox bath and I had higher energy levels and over time the color of the water much like the pad did become less and less dark indicating the toxins in body were being pulled out. Google Aqua Chi and you can find so much more info about it.

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short toes, small town, TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:45:54 GMT

ummm...well, I have short toes...and find myself envious of those who have long ones. Ha!

I just find it ridiculous that some people can get on here and knock someone for having long toes...please don't talk about people's long toes.

now if they have nasty, cruddy feet, be my guest and tell them not to wear sandals and flip-flops!

as for the foot pads- I'm glad people are learning that they don't work and getting the word out so that others don't waste their money!

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Davita Peterkin, North Carolina — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:47:58 GMT

I am so happy you tested these pads and shared with us the results. Less financial upsetness for me that's for certain. I deeply appreciate your testing and sharing. Thanks!

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AnnaLisa, Seattle, WA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:49:03 GMT

As consumers, we all seem to want that “magic pill”. The gimmicks that are a quick fix, no work required…In some ways seems to be that hope we hold on to that something like this actually works. Maybe some day…something will. It is sad that consumers are taken advantage in this way by companies and while one can argue that it’s the consumers fault for being taken advantage of…even those that are shaming those that have succumbed to such quick fixes, I bet my savings that they themselves have gone the way of a gimmick at some point. Nice to see so much passion out there, one way or another. :)

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pat doran,houston,texas — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:49:31 GMT

when i was a child-i am now 60-my mother would treat my brother's boils by putting white bread on them--to draw out the poison she said--when she did this--within hours the boils would come to a head and pop--NASTY!--now i don't know if this stuff works or not--but the concept is possible--there are huge lymph glands on the bottoms of out feet-right where the patches go by the pictures i saw--you know-while some people believe anything--many people believe nothing but their own preconceived ideas--like about the earth being flat--and when anyone disputed that--they branded them devils and killed them--and that did not make the earth stay flat--so someone please check this stuff out--like somebody said--analyse the nasty--see what is in it for gosh sakes!

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John Smith II — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:50:17 GMT

There is a simple name for these foot pads--fraud. It's a crime with or without the FDA getting involved and those perpetrating this should be arrested, cgharged, and jailed. And if sent USPS it is mail fraud, allowing the feds to get involved.

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Donna Gibbs Carthage Tennessee — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:50:44 GMT

I have been using these type pads for 3 or 4 years. If you keep using them until they come off clear...they work. I used them for 7 nights to clean my liver and gallbladder. That was over a year ago.Until recently I havent needed my BP meds and the doctor cancelled my gallbladder surgery. Its been a year and I just began having symptems again. SO,,,Im ordering new ones.The first night I put them under my toes for the "sleep" part,,, I woke up from what felt like a coma!I dont know if they up my energy but I do feel much better after using them. I even used them on my face to get the filth out of my skin from work.My face stopped itching and the tiny wrinkles almost disapeared! Believe any TEST you want to...but I believe in real life results. Mine worked!

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Nikka,Tokyo japan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:54:28 GMT

Hello! i stationed here in Japan and i know where to buy cheaper one. Try to put water on the Pad, same result when you use it overnight. :(

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Mary Del Buono, Ormond Beach, Florida — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:55:30 GMT

Well these pads go the way of copper braclets...or magnets will help arthitus pain...woopie...save your money...now my in laws believe plastic bags are bad for you????? it makes toxins or something...gee all the frozen foods I have eaten should make me glow in the dark...then I would be on tv for the first person who is shiney clean...all this info ($$$) about amaking money for the inventor(s) of this junk is all it is...

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Carla Padilla — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:55:45 GMT

I bought some at a Asian Market for 6.95 and my feet felt great the next morning, Carla Padilla

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Buncobob, Portland, OR — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:57:14 GMT

My brother works at a ski-lift area. He puts cayenne pepper in his shoes before going to the slopes. He says it keeps him warmer. I know you can rub garlic on your feet and taste it on yor breath in a few minutes. Maybe your uplift feeling was the green tea!

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Bobbie Joe — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:00:20 GMT

It's ok to try something new. Mcdonalds sells a new sandwich. We buy and try it. If we don't like it or it doesn't work for us we just don't buy it again. For the person who is offended by other peoples toes, Who are you anyways? Stick your head up your butt and take a good wiff! yep your s---t stinks! We are all perfect in Gods eyes!

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Beverley riffle, flatwoods, wv — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:00:37 GMT

I don't know if the detox pads do as they claim, but I have used them, with mint, and they really help my feet for burning. My mother used them too, and she sleeps alot better because he feet burn so bad. She has been to the dr. about them burning and nothing helped. So, whether they do the detox or not, I know they do help with the burning.

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Jane Doe 2 Midwest — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:00:40 GMT

The pads smell like liquid smoke when I take them off in the morning. If they didn't work it is funny that mine got lighter as I repeated the use over the 2 weeks time. My urine became clear like water and I lost weight. I had often had to run to the bathroom with urgency to void and I don't have that any longer. Don't know why these things happened if they didn't work.

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Kevin Strawser Illinois — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:01:11 GMT

I use some health products (vitamins), but I never use them to much for I believe that over usage causes problems as well. It like any thing else may cause immunity to the vitamin. As for the so called cures that like the patches and other various items that have clams of cure I would be careful in spending the money for them. It is my findings that they just don't work. I have found through education and usage of supplements you can live a good live and not have sickness as a way of life. I so more than not do not over do it quit some times so your body does not rely upon them. Take care of yourself and you will live much longer.

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Jan, Springfield, IL — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:05:18 GMT

As a very smart man from St. Louis, MO once said " You can't fix stupid." Thanks Jim White of KMOX radio.

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Dood Law, Dallas, TX — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:20:32 GMT

I'm glad to know that this feature will be repeated on MSNBC.com. It's cool, timely and helpful. Just to put Vance's mind to rest, those are not Dr. West's feet. They're just photo grabs from the Kinoki web site.

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Cynthia Ramirez, La Verne, California — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:23:21 GMT

I admit that I bought these too. After a few days, I did feel more energy but then kept forgetting to wear them when I slept.

I, also, am an AVON representative. I almost bought the patches from avon but at $12.99 for 6 (a 3 day supply), I thought the cost to be too high. As a matter of fact, some of my customers have asked me about them. I have "unrecommended" the patches.

About the BBQ ribs smell....WHEW NASTY if I have a say about it. Because of the smell eminating from the patches (both used and unused), I haven't bought BBQ sauce or made anything with it since I used the patches.

Don't waste your money. If you want to spend $20 on something for your feet get a pedicure or if you like AVON get something from the FOOTWORKS line. That would be money well spent.

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Ted Jorden, Ville Platte, Louisiana — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:23:50 GMT

I read your article, and thought "Finally! Someone is going to say something about this nonsense." Unfortuneately, in my small, rural Louisiana town, there is a local Pharmacist touting this product as real and effective. He gives this nonsense an indorsement, and by being a Licensed Pharmacist, makes it seem to be a true and effective treatment. Needless to say, I do not fill any of my meds at his pharmacy.

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Mommy 2 2, AZ City, AZ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:24:11 GMT

Yes I must agree these comments (well some of them) are better than the actual article! Angel you are hilarious and absolutely right!!

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Anya SLC, UT — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:25:05 GMT

Okay I bought an Ionic Foot Detox Machine that uses arrays you put into water and soak your feet that does the same thing as these patches. Any input on the Ionic Foot Detox Arrays and Machine??

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Cesar Soto, Houston, Texas — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:25:52 GMT

There is a way to detoxify and not only trough out your feet's, just do something that give you a good sweet (like stay on the sun or do some exercise).

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Jackie Gridley, Paradise, Calif. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:25:53 GMT

I guess if you can't draw anything out through the skin - then you can;t put any thing in either. What about all the patches the Drs. prescribe Ie nicotene patches. etc. M Ny sister has been using these patches for 3 months and her's are very light now. Her legs don't hurt anymore and she is peppier than she has been in years. Her complexion is beautiful for her age. Don't knodk it till you try it. Your body didn't become toxic in 2 or 3 days so it won't all leave in two or three days. Think about it

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Gerard Esposito Staten Island New York — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:26:19 GMT

Like P.T.Barnum said.....The is a sucker born every minute.

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Has WORKING Brain and Neck, Georgia — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:27:54 GMT

I can't believe that people are so gullible, any one with common sense would know these things don't work. Also that idiot who said she doesn't know of anything that detoxes the body, uh of course sweating and also soaking your feet in epsom salt and water works. That salt is a natural mineral that really does work, in fact many doctors and health spas recommend it. Of course it won't suck out huge amounts of toxins but it helps cleanse the body

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Crystal, Providence, RI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:30:37 GMT

TRUTH IS NOT RELATIVE...

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bonnie vancouver washington — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:30:56 GMT

The coment made about Ear candling by Bob from Oklahoma. Yes candling does remove the wax and other things (LIKE SWIMERS EAR WATER) that can get in the ear. To do the candling you have to know what you are doing. I personally have been doing ear candling for over 20 years and I can say that they have helped me with the itch in the ear from wearing hearing aids and the wax is removed. You can cut the candle open and see the wax that was removed. My brother did not beleive that they would work, when I did my 87 year old mothers ears as she had a ear infection that the atibotic was not helping so I candled her ears and pulled a lot of wax and something that looked like old pus out of her ears, my bother wanted to burn a candle with out it attacked to the ear or anything to see if it was the wax that the candles are made of that filled the cone and I will have to say that he was shocked that there was nothing in the cone but the white powder ( A small amount) that comes from burning the linen that the candle is made of I have done a lot of ear candling and not everyone has a lot of wax built up in there ears. as for the detox of the feet try socking them in epson salts water bath its a feel good to the feet. Your truly up north Brite eyes

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Martha Yost, Manhattan Beach, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:37:26 GMT

Well, I will beg to differ with y'all. It's wise not to be judgemental of anyone trying things for health as every body is so very, very different and what works for one may not work for another. I also bought some and tried them. I, too was skeptical, so I did a few experiments. YES -- I too left them out of their package overnight, but the exposure to air did not make a change in the pad. The pad did not turn black. The next night I put them on my feet and began breathing easier in about 5 minutes. In the morning after the first night, yes, the pads were dark and gooey. Totally gross, I said and tried again. Over time, the black stuff disappeared and the stuff on the pads was just gooey kind of yellow stuff. Being mildly scientific, I did a few more tests -- taped one to my arm to see if anything could be withdrawn from there and nothing. Taped one to my lower abdominal area -- nothing. Tested behind my knee and some mild yellowish/greenish stuff was on there in the morning, but not black, like the feet. SO -- now I have another experiment, which is the steam, I will test that and see. I can also report that most of the gunk arrives on the pad after 6-7 hours of sleep. Less sleep than that and the material inside the pad had hardened, but there was no sticky, gooey stuff on the pad. If you are curious, try for yourself and see. The bottoms of the feet are actually very important. If you are super-hot in the summer, you can take a cold foot bath and your whole body will cool down. No time for a bath? Rub a cold coke can on your bare feet and behind your knees and feel the same thing. In the winter, if you are cold, take care to warm your boots before putting your feet in there and you will stay warm longer than anyone around you. There is an ancient remedy for colds and flu -- rubbing garlic on the soles of your feet, as your feet absorb a great deal of the natural antibiotic in garlic through the pores . And so I say, be well, and never underestimate the power of the soles of your feet.

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bonnie vancouver washington — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:38:09 GMT

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Eric, Philadelphia, PA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:44:39 GMT

hyperboliz,
You are thinking of maggots, not leeches. Leeches do not eat dead skin (maggots do) and maggots are used in medicine as you have described above. Leeches also have have a valid medical use of helping to restore blood flow to blood deprived areas (as previously explained in this thread by others).

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bussie yurtoofies anflossa — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:46:05 GMT

Hay...how about putting one of those pads over someones mouth that has bad breath...Yeah....maby they would keep from expelling toxic bacterias for us to hold our breaths and back away....Yeah..wwwwoooooouuuuuuuuuu!!

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James, Vancouver, BC — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:47:48 GMT

It's pure chemistry....the reaction between what's in the pads, with perspiration and what is in perspiration, is what causes the darkening colour. It's a hoax. I researched this 1 1/2 years ago.

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JerseysBelle, NJ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:47:56 GMT

No matter how good or bad these articles are, the comments are always a GREAT read. Gotta love PEOPLE, even the ones with ginormous ugly feet. LOL.

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Jane Doe bremerton, wa. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:51:10 GMT

Your all talking it cost you 19.00 to 20.00 and I actually spent 90.00+ for a 2 week supply and used them the first night and woke up in the morning and took off the pads and they were totally white there was nothing discolored on them other than when I took them off I had a heck of a time getting the glue off my feet...Yes I was one of the suckers for believing something like this could remove all the toxins from your body and I sent them back close to a week ago or so and am still waiting to get my money back and hopefully I will for if not they really fooled alot of people for I had been hearing about them for a long time before I actually got the nerve to try them but those of you that only paid 20,00 dollars got off real cheap!! I feel really stupid for paying that kind of money for something that obviously did not WORK!!Never again thats for sure!! Jane Doe 57ys. old, old enough to have known better!!!!!!!!!!!!

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jane doe houston — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:51:57 GMT

Wonderful review, thank you......

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Melissa, St. George, Utah — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:53:56 GMT

Ok, so they turn dark with moisture. An analysis to LOOK for actual toxins would have more credibility than holding them over steam to see if they change color.

Just because something changes color does not mean it DOES or DOES NOT do anything of value. Take it to a BIOCHEMIST, not just someone with a steam kettle. Duh.

See how anxious people are to judge without any real facts, just appearances?

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Carla Heine, Sonoma California — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:54:15 GMT

Hey, I am on month 3. I have been working for UPS in the big barn where 80 trucks drive in during my shift. If I forget to put them on or I skip them my skin feels like cement all over my body. I commute, ride my motorcycle on the highway, and am exposed to petroleum by-products and chemicals Monday through Friday. My Mother bought the 10 pack to try them, and she is 76 and just gave up her trapeze classes. She has a personal trainer, takes antioxidants, does kidney and liver cleanses, and she is out-of-control healthy. Her foot-pads stayed white, dry and unyucky smelling after the fifth day. Go figure. Carla in Sonoma California.

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Lori, Glendora, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:00:29 GMT

hmmmm, I didn't buy them but I have tried other products from infomercials and have had positive experiences. The foot thing, extenze, and are a
bit out there. The first thing I do is go to the internet and actually check out the product advertised if I find factual information that checks out only then would i consider buying it. One product I have checked out and use is a sleep aid called "Quick2sleep" wow it works and i love it - go figure. Haven't seen an infomercial for it but they should do one.

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Jack Sprat — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:03:08 GMT

Im sure that all you people that have replied on this have something better to do with there time than to add to this long growing list of things that no one cares about.

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Freddie Enterprise, Alabama — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:07:54 GMT

Some people let the strangest things bother them...long toes??? Get a life!

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judy mandurah western australia — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:10:04 GMT

WELL I GUESS THAT OLD SAYING SAYS IT ALL "ONLY IN AMERICA" we have had it try and float pass here but being a country of "knockers" it didn't last too long but there are still suckers here to willing to spend there money on fake hopes... mores the pity

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Susan - Ohio — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:10:44 GMT

I am not sure about the foot patches but I do know of someone that has COPD & began the ionic foot baths. They were getting bronchitis on a monthly basis & would be put on steriods to clear it up. A foot bath was done evey two weeks for approximately 2 or 3 months & they went from Nov thru May without any bronchitis symptoms. Don't be so quick to dismiss the "natural" remedies that are out there until you have tried them! I would much rather have my feet "soaked" & be laughed at then to continually be put on steriods & be paying a doctor visit every month!

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S. Jones, MD, Phoenix, AZ — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:10:45 GMT

Green tea and vinegar are not the only ingredients. The main ingredient is a mineral called tourmaline. Tourmaline emits far infrared rays which stimulate lymph drainage and the bamboo vinegar acts as a poultice to draw out toxins thru the skin. A more accurate test is a heavy metal analysis. Thru your doctor, test your heavy metal levels before the detox pads. After use of the pads for two weeks, test again. If the levels have not changed much, then they are probably not doing anything for you. However, I have seen some testing with patients where their toxic metal levels dropped significantly.

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Tried 'em — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:10:58 GMT

We had several people use a similar pad, and we were all amazed at the results. Each person's pad smelled very different. A vet's smelled like bandaids, a smoker's smelled like tobacco, a sick person's smelled unbelieveably bad, and on and on. You can send them in to have them tested for several different possible contaminants, although it was through the company. If these people really wanted to research these, they should have found a way to test them independently.

With this said, after one person did these for a few weeks, they began to make her very tired.

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TxMama, Allen, TX — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:12:47 GMT

It's so funny how people fall for that crap. You wear socks...by the end of the day they are smelly and sweaty. Go figure a giant "band-aid" taped to the bottom of your foot gets sweaty, smelly, and dirty. The blackish color? Purely a chemical reaction, you know like when you take pregnancy test if there is a certain level of hCG hormone it shows up by turning color? Same deal with these footpads. They react to "toxins" standard everyday bodily fluids that cause the pads to change color just to make you think it works. You want to detox your body? Take a good daily vitamin and drink lots of water. Cheaper and proven to be effective.

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Nicole, Cedar Rapids IA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:13:10 GMT

I'm a little skeptical, I've taken classes pertaining to shiatsu and accupressure, and in chinese medicine a major KIDNEY point in the meridian is located in the arch of the foot, (we all know the kidneys job is to rid our body of toxins) and I know that tea is antimicrobial, antifungal, and has natural antiseptic and astringent qualities. Even knowing these things I have yet to be persuaded.

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G M Parkersburg, WV — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:16:04 GMT

These foot pads are like the rest of the of the snake oil that people fall for and buy, ie: wightloss drugs and other detox products to name a few. These products are not approved by the FDA and are not regulated. They can be harmefull to some people.
Buyer be ware!!

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Steve Detroit Lakes MN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:18:05 GMT

He was a poet
And his toes showed it
They were long fellows

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Monica, Fresno, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:18:45 GMT

There IS a magnetic clay that really truly does detox you! I tried in on my autistic son and by the end of the week, he added three more words to his vocabulary. I bought a box, i tried it on myself first, I felt a tingling sensation in my entire body but needed much water and gatorade after! It makes you feel very parched at the end of the 15 minutes it takes to detox in the bathtub! These pads, i dont believe, but the IDEA is there!

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Persia, R.N., CCRN, Conyers, GA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:20:02 GMT

Responding to a comment by marg elle, severna park, MD: I once worked in Critical Care at an HCA hospital in suburban Nashville, and leeches were used to 'suck out' pockets of blood from the hand of a woman who had suffered a degloving injury. Her Dr. thought she might lose her thumb because of compartment syndrome, but the leeches decompressed the swollen tissue, and she was discharged to home (after a week's hospitalization) with all digits intact. The leeches were obtained from a biological medical supply house (grown in a sterile environment), applied to the skin, and changed out twice daily. I apologize that this has nothing to do with the original post, but I wanted to let you know that while you are correct that leeches don't detox the body, they do have some value when used for certain conditions. I agree with you that the body does not detoxify itself through the soles of the feet, not even with a bootleg pseudo-herbal (read ancient Chinese secret! here) patch's assistance.

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John Doe — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:20:06 GMT

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TOE REP — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:20:24 GMT

Hey, HI VANCE-
Guess what?
all feet are lovely- not just the long toes, not jsut the short ones. are you saying a baby has nasty toes? ALL BABIES HAVE SHORT TOES, DODO.
and guess whose feet are the most beloved by any and all people? BABIES'!
i am a real shorite pie- i'm only 4'11, SO I HAVE SHORT TOES. i like long toes, though mine aren't, and Vance is an idiot to criticize anybody on thier toes. Whoever bases opinions of people on thier toes has NO LIFE. and gee, i guess that includes YOU since you had to go and bash on BABY TOES.
you're both idiots.

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Dave, Elkhart, Indiana — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:20:29 GMT

All I can say when I see those commercials is.............Wash your freaking feet.... man!

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Shirl — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:20:34 GMT

Gary from Roseville. Hurting heals? You probably have plantar fascia or facitis. Look it up and see your doctor for some stretches. I see a chiro for it.
I got a rain check for these pads, I am glad they were out and that I never redeemed it.

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g.m. grantsville utah — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:23:03 GMT

i like a good scientific test to go by. i've done cleanses for the colon and liver and a chelation and got great results. yet people that havent tried these cleases laugh and continue on their merry, sick and unhealthy little way. read " natural cures they dont want you to know about ", do some of what the book say's and see if you beleive. i dont know if these pads work, but i thought colon cleanses were a crock too until i did one. why didnt they send these pads to the lab and sample an unused and a used pad to compare? not a good study. maybe i'll have to do my own test and take them to a real lab. of course, there are a lot of test's done to bash products on purpose that put up a front as being legit so where no test was done on the used pad thats what i suspect.

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Kathy Lillibridge, Des Moines, IA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:24:16 GMT

While it is true most informercials tout things for a sale, there are a slight few that actually work....OXY CLEAN.....I use it and find it works. My grandchildrens' clothes came out clean by using it and without it, some of the children food stains had not..... for those of you that wanted to try DYNOVITE for your pets...DON'T....that stuff smells so disgusting and my dog wouldn't even eat his food....while many touted their pets gobbled up their food with it...it comes in powder form and for the size of your pet and the amount you add to the food....it was like adding food to the powdered stuff...which was a spinach green color....my dog didn't touch it.....we threw it out...as shipping it back would have cost us another 20+ dollars....since the tub weighs so much....just an FYI for another product that I found DIDN'T work....

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Think what you will — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:24:39 GMT

Hold on a minute. My wife and I are 41 & 51 yrs old we own a bar & have worked many long hours bartending. Our legs & feet hurt so bad it was dificult to walk to the restroom the next morning. I don't know about toxins but i can tell you from experience it does stop the aching & pain in the morning. My wife swears by them.

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Carrie, Orlando FL — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:27:09 GMT

For the person that said that leeches were just used to part fools and their money... "Nowadays, leeches are routinely used to drain blood from swollen faces, limbs and digits after reconstructive surgery.
They are especially useful when reattaching small parts that contain many blood vessels, like ears, where blood clots can easily form in veins that normally drain blood from tissues. If the clots are severe, the tissues can die -- drowned in the body's own fluid -- because they are deprived of oxygen and other vital nutrients."
Also, Maggots have been used in medicine recently and they are increasingly being used to treat ulcers, gangrene, skin cancer, and burns. Research also suggests maggots may help decrease the risks of infections after surgery.
Funny how not everything that looks like crap is. I am definitely not saying that the foot pads are real, those look like total crap, but that not everything is a load of crap. Doctors have misused these treatments in the past don't forget, but this is a viable treatment.

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Fred Mertz — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:28:04 GMT

Just reading these responses makes me glad I gave up Television years ago and began researching about why people are so gullible.

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Rational One ,Lorain,OH — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:30:54 GMT

Hey people, ya live and ya learn.If the magic pads worked for you then fine.If they did not work for you well at least you have satisfied your curiousity!Oh, one last tip. Eat lots of fiber.That'll remove toxins from your A**!

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kris, providence RI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:31:06 GMT

i would be leary of anything that adheres to the skin via "adhesives" since the adhesive itself could be toxic to some level. esp placing something on the soles of feet since soles are highly absorbant due to sweat glands

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Linda Archer, Jeffersonville, IN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:31:38 GMT

Avon, the joke of offices sells something similar? How amazing. The joke at work is "The Avon ladies must have been on this elevator before us. Who has Lysol."

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Deatrice Dewberry Portland TX — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:32:51 GMT

well vinegar has been around...forever I have used it as a femine cleansing product,also as a additive to my baths after having itching fits ( due to meds or nerves whatever) sometimes it worked. also i have heard people that wont use anything to clean their house but vinegar,floors walls, windows, because it was "natural" so maybe when making this product they consulted grandma and came up with the foot pads.If i keep my white socks on after a bath in the morning they are not so white. always consult a MEDICAL professional discuss and be frank about what you need as an individual what fruits and veggies can help or meds or sometimes proper water intake but please dont spend money when the fine print says not evaluated by the FDA

It worked for me. grand ma's use to say use a tablespoon a day to help loose weight and also as a household cleanser but this one sounds like it came from a family thing that some one said lets make a couple of bucks some old remedies should stay within the family

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tried 'em — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:33:24 GMT

I tried a foot soak that was supposed to detox the body. It was very interesting. Different looking stuff floated on top. The problem I had with it was the tub and components were not cleaned well between people. The machine is too expensive for me to buy a home unit to test out, so I didn't do a second one. That's why I tried the foot pads to see if they would work.

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Mike Oxlarge,MN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:33:54 GMT

I put them on before i went to sleep and when i woke up my weiner had grown to 15 inches!

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Yalanda — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:37:03 GMT

I knew dat snap wuhtinn tru. Dey needduh stop jivin. Du you realize how strange it wud be ta wake up in the middleuhdanight and see some iron and copper commin outcho feet dass juss nasty, too.

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Ractical Ethods Rwp pk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:38:04 GMT

I dont want all the body toxins to pass through my feet to a pad. I want to kick a@#?es clean.

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Curtis — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:43:45 GMT

Im a registered nurse and part of my studies is to know what the body does. Everyday our bodies shed dead skin. In the morning when you washing your face you may wonder how did your face get so dirty, what comes off is dead skin. Hair on our bodies are made up of dead cells. You can put any type of cloth on your body and leave it inplace and it will turn dark. Skin moisturizers only prevent the natural sheding of skin for a moment. These foot pads are only gimicks, but everybody does not know human biology and therefore will be suckered in this gimick.

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S-kepti-kal — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:45:28 GMT

Duhhh...I knew it was a hoax, but then I am skeptical period. C'mon! Out through your feet? Hee hee. I just told my fiance that there is something on the pad that turns black, etc. and people ACTUALLY THINK you can PULL poisons from your body with a PAD?? OMG! America..stop scamming for a change will ya?

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Trauma Nurse Jennifer — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:11:25 GMT

Also, to "hyperboliz", maggots are used to eat away dead tissue in chronic wounds, not leeches. But again, leeches do have their medical purpose when it comes to reattachment of dismembered parts!!

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Andy Koenigsknecht, Fowler, Michigan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:42 GMT

These pads may not work, but what about the detoxing foot baths that are suppose to do the exact same thing as these just in a matter of an hour while awake using water and a magnetic force. I personally have tried one because i did not believe it could do anything but by the end sure enough there were things that were floating in the water that could not of just been pulled from the water alone.

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Dianna, Centralia, WA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:16:05 GMT

Quit picking on the poor leeches. Doctors are using them again only this time they know what they're doing.

Liked this article as I was curious about the black stuff.

I have long toes & hate shoes so thank you for looking at something other than my feet.

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A. G — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:18:23 GMT

I guess the point is advertisement is about making money. If people believe these pads work and they buy them, then the manufactures and advertisers make money. This is why we as a public need to remain critical and aware. Don't be a fool...think for your self.

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Mrs. Commen Sense, Yuma, Az — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:19:56 GMT

How rude of someone to mention the toes in a negative way! I can only imagine the flaws that you have! I've wondered about these pads or the spa treatments that do the same thing. The spa costs about 50.00, not including tip. I'm happy that I read this article, now I know not to waste my money!

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A. G, Ontario, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:21:39 GMT

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Babegirl, Bowie MD — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:21:53 GMT

Just a bit of infor for all of you that want to sit and critize. Maybe these pads don't work, but I go to a Natural Health Specialist and yes you can rid the body of toxins through your feet, as well as the colon. But remember you get what you pay for.

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kate, shoshone, ca — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:23:01 GMT

if kinoki pads really did work the price wouldn't be a mere $20.
if people pay thousands for their back pains, or depression to disappear, then doctors wouldnt be maing this much money and these magic pads would make so many problems disappear.

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Best Affiliate Programs — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:24:43 GMT

I think foot baths work better

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DebtFreeDave — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:31:54 GMT

Of course it doesn't work, it's the more ridiculous thing I have ever seen on tv. Clever marketing however. It's like biore for your feet.

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Julie, Minnesota — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:32:35 GMT

A college friend told me (before I ever saw these commericals) that he would chop up garlic, mix it with butter, and slather it on the bottom of his feet at night - wearing white gym socks to bed. In the morning, the socks would be black with gunk...not unlike these pads claim to do. He said it would make you feel rejuvenated...but you would smell like garlic for a day or so! No magic ingredients or secret formulas...Something to consider....

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Ronnie, Dallas, Texas — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:33:31 GMT

Ain't it GREAT to live in America where we have the liberty to argue over foot pads and get upset with any opposing views as if this is going to change the course of the world? I tried the foot pads and what used to be toe jam that tasted like grape now tastes like prune jam. I don't guess that means anything. Have a great tomorrow. Ronnie

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Carley, Walla Walla, WA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:34:40 GMT

I was thinking about buying these but after reading this article and reading the bottom line I think I'm gonna pass. I was definitely curious though if they worked because getting rid of toxins is obviously good for your body but I wasn't for sure if those actually did the trick.

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Melanie, St.Louis, MO — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:35:45 GMT

My husband has used these. He even had me use them once, but since I didn't believe in them, I didn't continue. I'm shocked at the price tag....$19.99. They sell em for a few dollars where we live (Dubai, United Arab Emirates). And they are probably even cheaper in other parts of the world.

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ibrahim saleh — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:35:50 GMT

there are some substance or vegetation, cant remeber the names thu, that draw poisons out of a body, by making a slight and surface slit on the skin, then wraping it around that wound for a day or couple of days, its known in the east and the middle east.Also if u wrap garlic and onions it will help of taking some of jaundice out of a body, it has been used for long in these parts of the world.

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Ryan, redding ca — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:36:13 GMT

you know there is always alot of skeptitism whe ther is something you don't understand....Or when you try to proove something to yourself you answers may be misleading.......But I do know that there is several eastern and western practices that draw out toxins, unlike the doctor suggests. A simple one is either mudd or baking soda or something you would buy to help suck out toxins like a bee sting. I will try the pads for myself soon, but I feel that they have hit something here..... not to mention....proper diet, and I don't mean the eating less.....just lots of fruits and veggie's, and less heavy protines lots of natural protines, in combination with an internal and External detox,and finally exersise with plenty of water/electrolights you will find will increase your energy and make you feel much better than a pedicure.....................................

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Johnny Dowboy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:36:48 GMT

to the lady who was offended by the not so perfect toes. I'm sure of one thing. You are a perfect A## Hole.

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Bambi, Rockford, MI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:37:32 GMT

I agree with you Jane Doe. But IF this Vance did have a brain and used it he would be dangerous!
He is a miracle of nature. Born without a brain but still survived.

Awesome article by the way.

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Linda Shoreline Wa — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:41:35 GMT

Thank you I was going to order them

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Fry, Oceanside, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:44:57 GMT

I enjoyed the article of topic, and all of your comments. However, I am going to address "Voice of reason from LA, CA"...How about voice of self- absorbed illogic. Your blog has nothing to do with anything. The point is that you are obviously being defensive because you use kinoki pads and are embarrassed that you believe in this farce!

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sonia — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:45:23 GMT

about the kinoki detox yeah me 2 i was a sucker it doesent work , the chinese and japanese know we are idiots lol. save your money

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Cindy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:49:48 GMT

Welllllll, I thought for sure they would work and was stupid enough to buy them 3 times because I had so many toxins and they just wouldn't quit turning black. But, if you just let them hit water or air/moisture, they turn black anyway. Any combination and air/moisture will blacken them and make them tarry, there is no detox happening at all because it turns black even if it's not touching your body.
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JMC, Salem, Oregon — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:13:13 GMT

I have used pads similar to these through Giaiam and I swear that they work!! Mine got less dirty as I wore them...they recommend doing it for longer periods of time though. We have so many toxins in our bodies there is no way they could all be out in 2 weeks. Especially when we continue to eat and drink things including food and medicines that have toxins in them. If you truly wanted to rid yourself of all toxins you would need also to go on a special diet. Also, I had loads more energy and I got sick less while I was doing them. I specifically tried them because I was getting sick all of the time and had low energy do to illness. I was sick of going to the doctor only to be given more medications!!! When I was doing it I felt the healthiest I have all year!!! I would TOTALLY recommend the brand that I used.

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Tamara G. Mt.Shasta, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:15:12 GMT

The skin is porous and absorbs whatever you put on it.
I work with essential oils because they have an immediate affect on the body/bloodstream. Try putting a drop of pure lemon oil on your wrist, then go take a drink of water.
The water will taste like lemon. There are many different footpads on the market, some are far superior to others. It is possible for the substances to have a postive affect on the body. I've tried the footpads and mine DID turn clear after a week, so anyone with black footpads that never got clear.......

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Sushi — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:15:29 GMT

Thanks for this report. I had the same experience - the pads were completely dark after I removed them each morning for the duration of the two weeks I used them. My assumptions were (1) OH NO! I am LOADED with toxins; and (2) I've been duped. The correct assumption was #2 - I lead an active and healthy lifestyle and have good dietary habits. I'll stick with the wheat grass ... which has proven medical benefits. The Kinoki pads are, at the least, extrodinarily misleading.

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Monique, North Central, FL — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:15:55 GMT

Someone thinks long toes are weird? Strange. I always thought short, stubby toes were weird. Oh well. Just don't look at my long toes if you don't like them.

I personally don't think this classifies as an actual experiment of anything. Now real lab work was done. This is nothing more than a middle school science project that was done a week before the peoject was due because the "scientist" decided to slack off until the last minute.

But I personally wouldn't be able to wear the foot pads because I'm a rough sleeper. I have worn socks to sleep and hand woken up with them somewhere in my sheets. Those pads would have wound up stuck to my sheets. Or I would have picked them off in my sleep.

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ca — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:17:02 GMT

yay! now i know not to buy these things. i always see the infomercial... and i was about to be convinced about getting these. haha, this is funny.

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Sherry Doyle, Concord, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:20:52 GMT

I'm putting this page on "my favorites" so I can continue to laugh. I can't wait to see a SNL skit on this and other infomercial spoofs. "Does it work?" on one side of the argument, and "Are you stupid for thinking it does" on the other side. The article is one thing, but the comments are so funny, professional writers couldn't be this good. In the words of Robert Service, "Carry on, Carry on". Best to you all.

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DC - Ft Lauderdale, FL — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:21:46 GMT

Personally, I think these infomercials should be made to prove the validity of their claims !

i.e. testing the chemical contents before use -
such as green-tea and vinegar - then retest the black stuff from both: (1) a persons feet (2) just being exposed to air or steam ...

If the chemical makeup is identical from both exposures, then we know for sure that these detox pads do absolutely NOTHING!

If there is a chemical difference, then I might believe that they are doing something, even if we do not "feel" the difference right away ~ maybe it is something that takes awhile to feel.

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Laura Boyles, Medford, OR — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:30:09 GMT

Thank God I never wasted my money on those. After reading that, I would have felt like a real heel.

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Andrea, ATL, GA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:30:25 GMT

I'm glad ya'll did this experiment! I'm not surprised that it's one of the many fakes out on the market. Unfortunately, it's sad to say that there are people who believe and purchase these product! Sad! Just SAD!

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xi105 colorado spring co — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:30:36 GMT

no one care about your toes, and what people do with their money is of no concern to me. smoking, drinking and kinoki, it all the same. they say if a person beleives a placibo can cure cancer it can

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Luis Villanueva pflugerville tx — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:30:56 GMT

Tell me the truth, about 20 who posted in this blog has purchased this crap.
One more way to detoxify your body is take a BATH everyday.LOL! and shots of Tequila!

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Zac Q, Omaha, Nebraska — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:31:11 GMT

For everyone who has mentioned the "remedies" for pulling toxins out of the body...well first off Leeches actually puncture the skin somewhat. Typically, when someone makes a product like this, whether it works or not,it says nothing of the altering or puncturing of the skin, therefor that can't be related to this topic. Sweating does cleanse your poors but not harmful toxins.

Good job on the review and study on this product.

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JC San Jose Costa Rica — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:32:04 GMT

Angel… your comment !!!! LMAO !!! witty witty ha ha ha keep it going!!

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JC San Jose Costa Rica — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:32:29 GMT

Angel… your comment !!!! LMAO !!! witty witty ha ha ha keep it going!!

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Maria Huff,Las Vegas NV — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:36:28 GMT

something that does work to draw out toxins is garlic but its really stinky and if your cloves are really strong you can blister your feet I treat my feet with garlic polluce when I have been wearing flip-flops alot and have picked up stickers in my feet.
take a whole clove of peeled garlic smash it and spread on a 4x4 gauze pad wrap place it on the bottom of your foot, wrap with torn sheeting or some thing disposable. then leave on your foot for at least 4 hours . It Works.

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Maria Huff,Las Vegas NV — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:36:29 GMT

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DC - Ft Lauderdale, FL — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:38:11 GMT

~ Maybe Josh, GR Michigan got his colon cleanse mixed up with detoxify pads ~ lol !!!

The infomercials that say they are doctors, should show proof such as their professional license or something like that!

Is there such a law that protects viewers from being lied to? If there isn't, there should be!

We trust what a real doctor says - but are they REAL doctors ?

How can we know for sure?

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Victoria Huntingdon UK — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:43:34 GMT

Back in January 2008 I took part in a trial in the UK for these pads. Two months of night time use , so we were told, would help those with sleep problems. The first night I did sleep but not after that. I continued for the full two months and not once did the substance on the pad in the morning get any less. I dutifuly filled out my questionaire every two weeks. At the end of the trial I was sent 4 boxes of 20 pads, even though I had stated I didn't think they worked. Needless to say they are still in their boxes. See we have idiots in the UK as well!!!!

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ESQuinton — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:47:45 GMT

Just because you can afford to lose a few dollars, does not mean you have to voluntarily waste it on something you do not wish to. So why insult people who wish to spend their money with a little more insite?

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justJim... — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:49:19 GMT

hyperboliz onley VA...
Didn't You mean Medical Maggots?

Leeches latch on with a horrific set of jagged teeth and proceed to tear into the skin and rupture Venules and capillaries to get the blood they need for nutrition while Maggots eat only dead tissue....

No offense here but I think Your argument would be more germaine if You had the facts right!

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Janny, Maryville, TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:49:59 GMT

I saw nothing wrong with your toes... thanks for informing us. You could have chosen to keep your mouth shut but you didn't. So thanks.

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Tammy Coats casper, Wy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:50:13 GMT

Thanks for your research. Why dont you try testing the ear candles and let us know if it is a scam or not...Thanks

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kim berly, sparta nj — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:51:27 GMT

hey
the good doctor says she doesn't know of anything that pulls toxins from the body, well my chiropractor has an Ionizer and he says it does...you put ur feet in a sort of bucket of water and he puts this ionizer in and the water turns muddy brown or sometimes black depending on the toxin...and he ain't no flake...

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zeinab,bell,ca — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:52:32 GMT

thanx alot for posting........i was gonna buy them!

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Bellingham Bob, Bellingham, WA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:57:15 GMT

Treatments that may pull toxins (heavy metals) out through the skin: I've been using a "far infrared sauna." Once again the claims they make are pretty fantastic. I'd sure like to know if it's cleaning my liver .... or anything? It sure makes me sweat real good in the dry heat without the lung scorching 170 degree heat found in the usual dry saunas. Seems to ease the arthritis in my joints too not to mention those winter chills of WA state it chases away.
Soooo, wha wha what is the way to cleanse our body of toxins?

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bananas, montgomery, al — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:59:14 GMT

If research from several reliable sources and previous users say the product is fake, why would I want to spend $20 of my hard earned money on it? I do have a job and can certainly afford to just flush a $20 bill down the toilet but why would I? This is not a produc that's a necessity. I would rather learn from other people's mistake instead of repeating it.

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Greg F. San Antonio, Tx — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:07:45 GMT

Well the illusion here is that they tell you that gradually the pads lighten in color as you become cleansed of the toxins, apparently they actually will never lighten, causing the consumer who purchased the pads to think that thier body is severly overriden with toxins, and will continue to buy more and more pads!! What a hoax! Imagine hypocondriacs, and the money they would waste.

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Irene , Mesa , Arizona — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:08:54 GMT

Maybe toxins do come out of are body we sweat under are arms and feet, and they both can smell pretty bad. Maybe these are areas that are body releases toxins from. As far as needing the pad I wouldnt think so, if you think so just get some toilet paper put green tea in it and rub your feet with vinager, and see If it works. Maybe the feeling good is just the green tea being absorbed into the body I allways feel better after drinking a cup of green tea doesn't anybody.

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Janny, Maryville, TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:09:51 GMT

"... it was a one time buy but they kept... charging my account... tried to contact them to cancel... but could not get a phone number or e-mail address that worked." Kathleen, and anyone else in her shoes, call your credit card company and tell them u've been ripped off. U hv appx 120 dys (or a bit less) to do a 'chargeback'. Your card company has the company's bank acct info so they can contact them. If that company can't show authztion from u for a recurring transaction then your card company will take your money from them and put back to your card.

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Lou Sackman, Pensacola, Florida — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:13:18 GMT

Why would anybody spend hard earned money on crap that is sold on television as a miracle cure. A modern day traveling medicine show. The only difference is that instead of a wagon they are using the media.

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Fernando Reyes, Commerce City, Co — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:14:24 GMT

Yes, perhaps it does not draw out toxins, but I understand drinking green tea does. Now here is a test, Tape fresh ground garlic to your feet similar to these pads...result: garlic taste in your mouth within an hour. So perhaps the green tea and viniger pads do not draw out the toxins, but take in the tea that many proclaim removes just maybe removing toxins??? Just a thought and hope some lab with the FDA will check it...but don't hold your breath

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Rashieda King, London — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:19:47 GMT

In London in the UK they call it bodytox, and the place where i work stocks it and went to the trianing workshop for it, the guy kept on using the term happy days and could not dislcose which country in Asia its manufactured, took a trial pack home and tested it, all i can say it gave me nightmares with no proven results of a detox as i worked in spas before, and have had experience to much better product than this tea bag which sticts to the feet,

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Rashieda King, London — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:20:41 GMT

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Fran Cornell, Yuma, Arizona — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:27:53 GMT

There's a sucker born every minute.
Seems to me this smacks of those patent medicines of old. People felt better with a lot of them 'cause the were laced with opiates, weed and other drugs and alcohol. These folks thought they were getting better when infact they became junkies. Try orange juice to help you purge your system of toxins and restore some of your good health.

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cant stand ugly feet, la, ca — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:54:56 GMT

although i laughed when reading the comment, it is clear that angel is one of the people with ugly toes. and yes many people are bothered by them. unfortunately the NECK cant always turn far enough to avoid such repulsive toes.

and to karla i heard the body wraps are supposed to influence ur lymph system and u pee out the toxins. drink lots of water...

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Probably offended somebody — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:17:49 GMT

I am sure as seen on tv is the place to buy all your medical breakthroughs. The only thing these pads actually suck out of you is your money. Maybe I should make a pad that sucks the stupid out of people.

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Mike — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:36:10 GMT

After I got lead poisoning I put these on my head and they turned black from the lead that was in my brain. I was cured almost immediately. But being the skeptic that I am, I had to test this with other toxic metals. So I broke an old thermometer and drank all the mercury. That night I put more of these on my head and feet, and felt better right away. I am having mood swings, eratic behavior, memory problems and some cognitive defects, however I will keep using these to remove the mercury and lead. After this, I'm going to see if these work on radioactive metals.

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uncleben — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:15:40 GMT

I bought some and in the morning the pads smelled like a mc rib sandwich. not sure what those pads were doing.

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Chene, Martnisburg, WV — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:38:03 GMT

I had my doubts about these pads working as advertised, but I'm not going to go so far as to call those who did buy them "idiots" or "stupid", etc. Unwise, yes, words like idiot is harsh and mean spirited. People are often desperate for something something to believe in. That renders them gullible to many of the hoaxes out there. Some people are just too trusting, but then, it takes all kinds to make up this world.

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Paula Burgess Carver Mssachusetts — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:41:33 GMT

I have to say I am one of those "hopeful believers" Been through 150 of these pads. Both from Kinoki and from Foot Smart. I have to say, placebo or not, they made me feel a lot better any time when I did use them even though I could'nt stand the nasty odor. However now that I know what's in them, well...I guess I'm all set. I drink green tea every day but... anyone know where I can get "WOOD vinegar?" lol! Thanks for the info

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dano mtnhome,ark. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:41:49 GMT

very much like algoreing thinking on global warming,it's a SCAM.

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CurlyGirl — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:06:37 GMT

Dateline (I think, maybe 20/20) actually did a whole experiment with a handful of people and took the used and new pads to a lab. They don't remove toxins, they don't do anything. One might be able to search for the clip and watch it online. Just passing along the info.

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Ryan Ebensburg PA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:09:47 GMT

Oddly enough I also crapped my pants the night I tried these footpads... I never used them again I was so embarrassed.

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LOVE, Brooklyn NY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:17:22 GMT

wow!!!..that is really messed up that how they try to rip people off. I'm so happy you guys concluded a scam.

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AL KOHLER — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:18:42 GMT

MD. THE LEECHE COMMENT???? LEECHES DO NOT DETOX. LEECHE THEORPY IS USED TO KEEP THE BLOOD OR ATEMPTED TO GET PRESERVE BLOOD FLOW TO AN AREA(USUALLY AFTER A SURGERY OF A SEVERED MEMBER, WHERE BLOOD FLOW NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED TO THE DAMAGED AREA WITH OUT CLOTTING.

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Creepy Longtoes — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:32:36 GMT

Exactly Vance, no one wants to see those creepy gorilla toes! Cover those freaky things up and spare everyone else the horror!

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D.Genakos Reno, Nv. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:43:20 GMT

I was first impressed with the advertisement so of course, I had to try it. So I ordered one, lord & behold! I psychologically, mentally believed it was working. I even told my husband I need to order more. Then he emailed this to me. I was so discouraged.Because I ordered almost the same thing but a different brand. (thinking it might be better) I'm not saying it didn't work. And how do I know that it did? But, if you guys are saying that it might not. I should save my money. Thank you for this information. I truly hope in the near future they actually find some true, real remedy that works.

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E, Ohio — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:13:06 GMT

I, for one, have long toes that most people consider to be beautiful. The audacity that someone would make a complaint about someone eles's feet is simply ludacris. Thank you Angel and Jane Doe from TN, you guys put it perfectly! I know people have dislike for things, but come on, turn your head the other way and don't make those of us who are unaware of your disgust feel like crap for something that is completely out of our control. I will always be a sandal-wearer, and that isn't about to stop!

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SaraLynn, Claremont, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:56:47 GMT

This was great entertainment (article and especially the comments!) but you really shouldn't use the word 'science' because you asked someone who is in the scientific community to comment on it. The article is strictly anecdotal, with no science involved. I am not likely to try the footpads, but if you've read the disclaimers for some of the cutting-edge medications that are "Safe and Effective" per the FDA, you will see that they do indicate that, well, they can't actually explain WHY they work.

"It doesn't make sense" is probably only a good argument if you know everything. Which we don't.

There are effective treatments that have been poorly explained (by modern standards), and modern "safe and effective" treatments that haven't been explained at all. Ever heard the traditional explanations for acupuncture? Definitely not "sensible" to this modern Westerner, but it worked better than any modern meds or traditional herbals or modern alternative treatments for my migraines.

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Show me a real scientific study — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:30:38 GMT

What about "Ionic Detox" foot baths? I have actually done them and noticed a difference in how I feel as well as a lot of GUNK and discoloration that came out in the water. Is there any real scientific studies of these detox machines? Not just some MSN reporters "oppinion"... real science, you know control groups and lab tests to see what is in the water? I'd like to know!!

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jo anne, amory, ms — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:42:57 GMT

a friend of mine at work had foot surgery last november. her surgeon recommended the detox pads for her to use to pull the lasting effects of the meds that were used to put her to sleep and afterwards. wonder if he's getting a kickback from them? i ordered some off ebay and i didn't pay a whole lot for them. i thought that within a few weeks the "uck" would get better. but it hasn't. reminded me of a sanitary napkin for your feet.

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rosve henson , city of san fernando,pampanga ,philippines — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:49:14 GMT

this is a welcome revelation. we are always taken for ride by good advertising and sales talk.

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Sherrie Crowell--Morris Chapel,TN — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:37:06 GMT

yahoo!!!!!! if we believed everything on T.V. no one would be fat, sick , ugly, poor, stupid etc......... what is this world coming to and what is next?? It's something more outrageous every day. LOL LOL LOL

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LOLLING in Portland — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:46:21 GMT

LOL at KevJohn and FED UP who don't seem to understand how leeches eat.

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joe — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:35:36 GMT

it is surely a case of mind over matter
(people who think they really work have NO mind and it don't matter)

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doesitwork.msnbc.msn Reader, NY — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:40 GMT

Sorry…I just realized this is kind of long. I have used another brand of this type of product on and off for many years now and I love them. I think Kinoki has damaged this market for a number of reasons. I think that the claims they make do a disservice to this type of product and so simplify the process that it is easy for people to misunderstand and even bark up the wrong tree when testing them. Also, I believe that there are brands that work and brands that don't work...due to quality of ingredients. The cheaper ones tend to be full of starch which are highly absorptive, but don't really do anything else. This too can cause confusion when testing. The brand I use is excellent and I have used it successfully for everything from headaches to sore muscles, swelling, and bee stings. But they explain what they do a little differently. Of course one has to be open to other ways of understanding physics and biology...the eastern way...to really make sense of it. My understanding is that when good quality pads warm up against the skin, they begin to emit far infrared radiation (FIR) which in turn stimulates blood and lymph circulation (see link below on lymph). This effects the body in a variety of different ways. What happens then is that the cells, with a better flow of blood and nutrients coming to them, begin to clean house. The dross, which enters the lymphatic system is then excreted through the body's various excretory channels. (Therefore Josh pooped his pants and others notice changes in their urinary activity.) Also, one of the main excretory channels of the body is the skin (see link below), and because these pads are highly absorptive, they will absorb some of what the body is throwing off through the skin. The testing that Paige did doesn't really prove anything except that the pads are very absorptive. It proves one of the things they do (absorb), but not what they don't do. Proper testing would also involve studying how the body's circulation is affected, testing what is in the pads after use (remember not all pads are created equal-even if nothing shows up in Kinoki, it might in other better brands). Kinoki has also damaged the market for other better brands due to non-delivery and charging people's cards every month while being hard to reach to cancel those charges. This is perhaps because they have been inundated from orders due to their apparently massive advertising campaign. I thought I would give this new brand a try and ordered them first in January and never received them. I ordered again in April and they came 3 weeks later. Unlike the ones Paige West used which she assembled, mine came pre-assembled...the only problem was...they were assembled backwards so that the part of the patch that was supposed to go against my skin was actually attached to the adhesive. I returned them weeks ago and have not received a refund or a replacement. Since I haven't tried them, I can't say if I think they are any good or not. But the brand I use, has been terrific. An acquaintance of mine is a medical doctor and her daughter has had some mystery illness that has kept her home from school for years. They tried everything and then finally tried the same pads I use. Her daughter is now attending school full time and swears by them. She orders about 50 packets (of 10) per month apparently. Her mother doesn't really know what is wrong with her daughter, or why these are the only thing that work, but she couldn't be happier. So even medical doctors have been known to use and like this type of product. Just remember, as in any other realm, there are good quality and poor quality products, honest products and scams. That does make it hard for newcomers, but I would never give up using mine just because someone else who hasn't even tried them states they couldn't be any good. If you read this far….thanks! Sorry again for the length of this comment.

Lymph info http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/19079.htm
Skin as an excretory organ info http://users.adelphia.net/~lubehawk/BioHELP!/hexcrsys.htm

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Kevin, Beaverton, OR — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:55:41 GMT

The American Red Cross is happy to leach your blood out every 56 days. You'll leave feeling refreshed and a little sugared from the free! cookies. www dot givelife dot org.

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Carey Winslowe, La Mesa, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:56:20 GMT

Its the old story that if someone is dumb enough to buy it, someone is smart enough to make it.

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Show me a real scientific study, San Francisco, CA — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:27:27 GMT

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

JONN GOLD — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:35:02 GMT

EXPERTS?What the expert says: Dr. Devra Davis, director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh and an expert on toxins, did a similar experiment: She left the foot pads out overnight without their plastic packaging and saw the same effects. She says the pads contain little more than green tea and vinegar.

“It doesn’t make sense that these ingredients would produce that effect,” said Davis, who suspects the blackness and odor are the result of the ingredients interacting with oxygen, heat or moisture.

And while it’s not unheard of for substances to get into our bodies via the skin, such as the nicotine patch or estrogen creams, Davis says she doesn’t know of any therapy that actually pulls substances out of the body through the skin.

Davis doubts the foot pads are harmful, but says “we really just don’t know.” SHE DOESN'T KNOW, SHE SAYS. SO, SHE'S AN " EXPERT " IS SHE? AND ALTERNATIVE HEALING CANNOT WORK? AND THE BODY CANNOT HEAL ITSELF?WOULD WE THEN SURMISE THAT CANCER TREATMENT " CURES " CANCER? DO DOCTORS " CURE " OR DOES THE
BODY'S IMMUNE SYSTEM KNOW HOW TO CURE ITSELF, IF GIVEN THE PROPER TOOLS? PERHAPS ARE THE PROPER TOOLS AS SIMPLE AND AVAILABLE AS GREEN TEA, ALOE VERA , YUCCA AND OTHER NATURAL SUBSTANCES FROM PLANTS. PERHAPS ONE SHOULD CONSULT AN EXPERT HERBOLOGIST INSTEAD ON AN
" EXPERT " ONCOLOGIST.

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Michelle, Colorado Springs, Co — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:37:01 GMT

Those ear candle things do work! I can hear the wax crackling and being pulled from my ear. My husband and I always cut the candle open and look afterward, and yes some of the wax is from the candle itself, but some is definitely crud from my ear!

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Yola, Hesperia, California — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:46:26 GMT

Thanks to you all who have tested this Kinoki patch. I've been wanting to order this patch through an Informercial, believing it will detoxify my aging body and give me back the energy I had, 10 years ago.

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CSI — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:01:44 GMT

wow, this is a blog?

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Mike, Spokane, Wash. — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:34:36 GMT

I say with certainty that these people are doing this all wrong. Everyone knows that Japan (Asia) is on the other side of the globe. Here in the USA I believe your supposed to stick these on top of your head.

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Kathleen Keane — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:48:23 GMT

Well, I know something that does work. Epsom salts in the bathtub draw toxins out of your skin. My chiropractor told me this cure when I had PPP of pregnnancy. It looked like poison ivy. I was desperate. You soak in epsom salts for 45 minutes in the tub in the hottest water you can tolerate. It cures skin issues. The skin works as a third kidney and the mag sulfate pulls out poisons. I am here to say it worked better than the meds the doctor gave.

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Anne, Winder, Georgia — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:01:04 GMT

This is gullable and stupid talking. I bought the pads about twenty years ago and I got good results with them. As far as substances drawing from within the body, the lowley Irish patato Will draw out infection. Mustard Will do even better. Vineger is an anti-fungal with many wonderful properties, if you have a wart that you can't get rid of; try viniger, you will be thanking me for taking the time to write this commit. As far as scintific research, I don't think that this qualifies as such, but I have observed in my almost three quarters of a centry of living, that what a person is NOT up on he is usually DOWN on, as it seems to be in this case.

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nancy nj — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:34:42 GMT

i must live in a vacuum or else i'm smart enough not to watch infomercials. i've never seen these things on tv. just the thought that people think these can work is funny.

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Scout, Norfolk, Virginia — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:47:53 GMT

Idiots. I KNEW IT WAS A FAKE!!! I didn't think it was even possible to pull toxins out of your body through your feet.

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Dewey, Skrewem, and Howe — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:02:27 GMT

Amazing the number of detractors who aren't even willing to try it for themselves. If you can't afford to spend $20, then you need to get off the blogs and get a real job. ~ Voice of reason, LA, CA

Only someone from L.A., California would make an ignorant statement like that. I won't stick a pencil in my eye because I think it is a stupid idea. Voice, How about you give it a try for yourself. I'll sell you the pencil for $20.

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AL Ramsdell — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:44:13 GMT

I wish I had read this sooner. My shipment of pads has been charged to my credit card and due to arrive any day.

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Ben Brown, Redondo Beach, CA — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:45:50 GMT

I tried this product for a week, and here are the results: I can now run 50% faster, I can lift 50% more weights when working out, my wife says I smell much better, my wife says I am more handsome, my IQ went up 30%, I no longer have a heart problem, and my personality is much more pleasing. What a great product!

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Hart, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:46:39 GMT

OK - I did not see the infomercial until after I bought some (at the drug store). I was having trouble sleeping due to foot pain, probably diabetically (or diabolically) induced. I didn't try to understand them or figure them out - I was desperate.

They worked. What can I say? Yep, they turned black and my wife HATES the smell, but I've been using it for about four months. I missed the part on feeling perky or whatever - not sure that was part of my experience. I'm perky enough for my age.

After about three weeks, they started getting lighter and now I use them about three times a week. If I use them every night they stop turning black and sometimes seem as white as when I put them on. When I wait several days (and my feet start hurting again)they turn black again.
I opened one up and I thought it looked like wood ashes. I don't know what is really in them, I don't know about all the phenomenal claims I've since heard on TV, but they stop the pain in my feet within ten minutes of putting them on. I even tried a placebo (bandage without the pad)and that had no effect.
Also, I buy them on ebay now from China MUCH cheaper! About $.25 per pad. Cheap relief as far as I'm concerned -even if a writer proves it's psychosomantic.

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jamie, hewitt,nj — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:17:57 GMT

ok burned ear cone/ear wax
this method is a old wives remedy and does work
for wax build up in the air
most times. not always
so detoxification no.. ear wax ya

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ONEGODAPOSTOLIC ATLANTA ,GEORGIA — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:53:28 GMT

I do not own an idiot box so I had no idea such a stupidity existed. If it weren't for the stupid television some people would have a little change jingling in their pocket. What will be the next infomercial million $ seller? Maybe a wrap that will ensure boundless energy. Maybe a powder drnk that will give a big buzz & it will add 150 years to your life. One thing is certain. My family will not see it nor will we buy it LOL.

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Norma Granese, Portland, Maine — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:03 GMT

What??? This doesn't work??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I can't believe it!! Say it ain't so!

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David, Colorado Springs, CO — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:04:41 GMT

If your wanting to rid yourself of toxins via your feet, go and get an ionic foot bath. I've done this and it definitely works. You pour clean water in the basin, put your feet in and turn on the ionic machine. Within 30 minutes you will be amazed at how dark and colored that clean water has become from drawing toxins out of you.

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Barbara Winston Amarillo, Texas — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:07:00 GMT

You get great results with an Ionic foot bath. You sit there for 30 minutes while the toxins come out in the water. It gets pretty ugly. It is worth the $25.00 for a 30 minute session. Zapora Churchill, Amarillo, Tx

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mitch, Sycamore IL — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:12:47 GMT

De-ionized water will pull toxins through the skin but will also pull non-toxins as well. Contact with the skin with high enough purity water to make a difference will cause irritation. One DI water technician that I worked with carried butter and an orange in case he was overexposed.

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Jerri Kestner, Spanawaway WA — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:48:13 GMT

I view these things like; if they were valid docotor's would likely be prescribing them by the millons. I agree with the author, save your money and get yourself a great relaxing pedicure. Just my opinion from a profound skeptic.

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CW - Raleigh — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:13:28 GMT

This is just like the ear wax candles... FAKE and people insist it's real because they see the "proof". Total scam.

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suzanne, Ramona, Ca — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:16:19 GMT

I used another brand "Takara" and I thought it worked! I wore it during the day and it surprisingly gave me extra energy. I scrubed the grout clean from my floor which I hadn't done in ages during a heat spill of 105 degrees. The next day I had lost 5 pounds. I am still going to use them. I think they work, this brand anyway.

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Dr.Who — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:11:12 GMT

"Fluoridation is actually scientifically proven"-by the nazis,to induce passive behaviour and reduce mental activity.First used against occupied populations and concentration camp inmates.Studies show LOWER dental disease in counties that don't add flouride to public water.Google it...

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Ed — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:07:50 GMT

The only thing known to remove toxins from your body is your own body. The kidneys(and of course dialysis) will remove most of the substances that your body does not need. The only way to not have toxins in your body is to be careful what you put into your mouth, and live in a bubble.

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James, Dallas Tx. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:16:53 GMT

I am forced to buy this product to help my feet and give me more energy because I need to park my vehicle and walk to work since I can not afford the gas to keep it operational. Should wood vinegar be classified as an alternative fuel?

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anonymous — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:20:09 GMT

The Church of Scientology makes a similar claim about removing toxins from the body. They give you pills (vitamins) and sit you in a steam room or sauna and say
your skin will actually turn color from the toxins coming out after several such sessions. Right!

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Steve Jones, Gulf Shores Alabama — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:52:40 GMT

In spite of all these negative posts, I can report that this product actually helps me. The pads actually do lighten with extended use, now I only use them every couple of weeks. I find that I sleep more soundly, awake more refreshed, and do have more energy. Fluke? Maybe, but I can honestly say that they work positively for me.

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Terry,Boca Raton, Florida — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:33:41 GMT

Not all foot pads are made the same nor do they have the same ingredients. You can't test one and say that all foot pads don't work.

Our company sells foot pads and our clients would disagree with you. We've had many testimoials of weight loss, increased energy, help with allergies, etc.

Our foot pads aren't meant to take toxins out of your body. A small amount will show on the pads from the sweat glands. The secret to the success of our pads is our formula allows your body to generate far infrared rays and negative ions in greater abundance. Thus releasing more toxins into your body and allowing normal detoxification through your organs and eliminations.

Here's an interesting fact and may explain controversy regarding foot pads. One of our ingredients absorbs impurities and foreign matter. When air passes, and if humidity is high, the pad will absorb the moisture, and air will be converted to dry. If the air is too dry, then the charcoal will discharge its moisture, thus adjusting the humidity in the air. Therefore, if a pad is left open on the counter it is possible for the pad to turn color as humidity and particles in the air are absorbed onto the pad.

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L . MOORE EDMONTON ALBERTA CANADA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:01:07 GMT

I BOUGHT THE FOOT PADS AND USED THEM FOR A WHILE. I REALLY WASN'T TO EXCITED, LIKE OTHERS SAY THE RESULT WAS ICKY. I DID HOW EVER TRY THE FOOTBATHS (DETOX) AND PEOLE REALLY BELIEVE THEY WORK. THEY WERE SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES..NO I DIDN'T BUY ONE BUT DID HAVE THE TREATMENT A COUPLE OF TIMES.
I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHERE THE SUBSTANCE THAT IS IN THE WATER COMES FROM WHEN THEY USE CLEAR WATER?????

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doesitwork.msnbc.msn Reader, NY — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:40:23 GMT

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Normal Feet, Middle, TN — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:05:11 GMT

I agree people with ugly feet, longer than normal or abnormally long toes should not wear shoes that expose this hideous feature to all of us. Those that have gotten upset about that, well you are really just mad that you have ugly feet...its ok just hide them. Why should everyone have to walk around feeling like throwing up because you want to show off your nasty feet? If you ain't got it, don't flaunt it! And for the poster that mentioned the clever invention of the "THE NECK", well look into Socks or Courtesy so that people don't have to look away in disgust.

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Aye yie yie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:53:58 GMT

It's capitalism at it's best. I say you need it, (create a supply) and you say you want it (create a demand) and you are willing to pay me to supply what you demand, then together we just created a market. How 'bout that. Amazing. Now go take theose ridiculous pads off your feet and go wash up.

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The Charmer, South East — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:05:59 GMT

Anybody remember the 'healing cloths' that Oral Roberts sold in his early days? Hehe Talk about Snake Oil

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Penny Loafy's Mom — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:06:32 GMT

I'm having just the best time reading the comments here! Angel H. Nashville - I swear that's the funniest remark I have ever seen on a blog!!!

I'm glad yous guys have the guts to admit you bought 'em. Don't be ashamed; every one does goofy things in front of the TV @ 3am. Next time, though, switch to QVC because at least there you gat a Money Back Guarantee.....and I swear if I see the Q start sellin' them things......

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Donna, Pennsylvania — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:20:13 GMT

I love your comment Angel. Althugh my toes and feet are little. I am sick and tired of others putting each other down. How can we teach our children to be kind when they see adults being so cruel to each other.

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Leah, Minneapolis, MN — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:33:35 GMT

I loved the suggestion that people try a class action lawsuit since a side effect of using the pads was "pooping their pants". For those of you who do not know, green tea is also sold as a "diet" tea. Essentially you lose weight with it because you go to the bathroom a lot more often. Good luck with trying to get that class action suit.

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Sean, Arizona — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:48:07 GMT

for the fact that the pads had been "TESTED" and found "TEA" and "VINEGAR" would tell you that this product is completely bogus for anyone questioning if it has been tested for toxins needs themselves tested for even trying to prove the product works thats insane!

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Frank, FLOWER MOUND, TX (ye-haw) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:49:33 GMT

That great American philosopher P.T. Barnum was right - there really is one born every minute.
Next thing you know - more & more people will really believe they have bacteria as their ancestors!

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Bill, Lynchburg, VA — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:58:23 GMT

Hey, This product does work. I wrapped my 80 year old, 300lb, 5' tall wife in these toxic pads and "WOW", she woke up the next morning and she was a 25 year old, 125lb, 5'8" beauty

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Bill, Lynchburg, VA — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:58:24 GMT

Hey, This product does work. I wrapped my 80 year old, 300lb, 5' tall wife in these toxic pads and "WOW", she woke up the next morning and she was a 25 year old, 125lb, 5'8" beauty

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GettinOlder — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:21:20 GMT

I soak my feet in warm, soapy water, and I think my mom used to soak hers in warm soda water. Lately I've used vinegar or peroxide (and Sea Breeze) They all help my feet feel better for a few days. And I am thankful for that. Anybody have other home methads?

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MB, KS — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:30:47 GMT

I am a Medical Lab Technician; so to clarify about the leeches/maggots topic, leeches are used medically for improving circulation, and maggots are used medically to remove dead tissue. I agree that water is a good way to flush toxins from the body but it also must be used in moderation, too much water causes water intoxication causing electrolyte imbalances. Most lab people have quality control ingrained in us, we do not believe something is working unless the quality control is done for the test and is ok, so I agree that on lab testing should be done to verify the clams. A double blind clinical study like they do to test drug effectiveness would help end the discussion; I also think that the quality of the pads should also be tested, as that would affect their effectiveness as well.

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mike — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:11:26 GMT

Hoki Kinoki, isnt that a dance? Next thing you know there is some planet out there named Nibiru heading our way going to kill us all.

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Touched by Angel, Murfreesboro TN — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:13:22 GMT

I would like to see a scientific study of the Kinoki pads done by someone respectable like The Not Ready For Prime Time Players. Dan Akroyd helped sell millions of Bass-o-matics and floor shine you could use on your jell-o. I was never able to find either in the stores but I have seen those Kinoki pads. I would try them if someone famous said I should. And in spite of being old enough to remember the 70's, what were we talking about? I don't remember so it must not have been important, I think I'll go paint my toe nails.

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Teresa Pagels. Geneva,Fl — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:44:53 GMT

Things that get patented,we expect the G.O.V. has checked the ingredients,and how safe they are.We shouldn't, have them plays
ing has a scam to the public,we need to have convidence in all our diff.,departments,and policy's.

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bankwalker sandiego — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:38:47 GMT

this cracks me up. and voice of reason must be making money off this phony product. twenty bucks is still twenty bucks

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Kathy Hansen , Ankeny, Ia. — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:18:42 GMT

I was ready to have knee replacement two years ago. I decided to try the ionic foot baths. I did this once a week for 8 weeks then gradually reduced it to every other week. The knee swelling disappeared and the pain went away. Laugh if you want, but I am not against trying alternative. Happily, I didn't have to have knee replacement, and still do the ionic foot baths about once a month.

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Sandy Williamson Honolulu, Hi — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:02:34 GMT

I am using a detox foot pad from Japan that is one of ten they make. They are laboratory tested and list each and every ingredient in the pad itself. I have seen remarkable results in my health with tests to prove this. Unfortunately there is always copy cats out there trying to make a buck off of something that has been around since 1990 in Japan Kenrico. Those who doubt look this up.

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Janie - Dallas, TX — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:09:07 GMT

I've tried two different brands of detox foot pads, one from Malaysia with an FDA approval, and one from an Asian market in town.

The cheaper ones I got here just produced brown gook all over the pad, but the more expensive ones I got from Malaysia (that did not smell bad AT ALL, just mildly vinegary) produced brown spots in correspondence with many of the shapes on the foot reflexology charts. I was shocked, actually. I even got a small spot of red over what on the chart would be my ureter. Toxin tests from real U.S. labs have said that red-colored "sweat" produced from the body is typically mercury, which would make sense, since I eat a lot of tuna.

The idea, as far as I can gather and have experienced, is that the pads take up to several weeks to get enough out of you to become less brown, especially for first-timers who have been accumulating certain toxins their entire lives. My pads HAVE produced less over time (typically after two weeks or so), faster after the first time I tried them. They are meant to be used for a couple of weeks, periodically over time.

I have not had my pads tested (so discount my experiece if you like), but I'd hazard a guess that Avon and Kinoki are selling cheaper, dummy versions of the real thing, which have been used in Eastern medicine for hundreds and hundreds of years (while us Westerners were still dying of plague). And hey, maybe I'm being duped, but I figure it can't hurt, and it could even help.

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guinea pig — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:35:05 GMT

My mother-in-law swears by these things, so my husband and I humored her and tried it for 2 nights. My feet hurt/burned and I was sick to my stomach the next day. My husband didn't really like them either. Glad I didn't spend my hard eaned money on them!

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William Cowley, Winchester, Virginia — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:36:05 GMT

You have inspired me to do the same with the detox foot baths - that is, test them. I know a practioner in PA and I will approach him about testing that product by the following test:

Take water from my spigot, which has a ionization cycle and 3 filters on it. I will take 3 samples to have tested by the city or by a water treatment co. The first will be the water as it is, the second will be water run through the detox machine for 30 minutes sans feet, and the third the water with my feet in the footbath. The comparison of heavy metals will then be compared to see if any more percentage is drawn out with my feet in the water. The control group will be valid because the water used will come from the same pail, then segregated in separate pails for testing. That way, we can avoid making hasty conclusions from erroneous research. I would like to see the something similar done with the patches.

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Eva, Lake Hughes, Ca — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:51:00 GMT

Well, amazingly, I guess I am a lucky idiot since my pads actually do seem to work. I am on my second box of "Sole pads" and no, they do not turn the same color every night. At first, they were dark grey-green and goes lighter every day (night). I sleep like a baby and my foot actually feels clean. Wow, I guess I must have a super duper wanting to feel clean imagination... All you no-sayers and laughers, opinions are good but please try the product yourself before banning it. By the way, Bragg's Organic vinegar anyone?!

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jay new orleans — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:57:10 GMT

try a real detox product with some medical backing.
www.vibeforme.com/145055

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Jessica Wilson, New Orleans — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:22:52 GMT

What is so funny to me is that I never even saw the commercial, but saw the product in my local Walgreens. My friends who were with me said they had seen the commercial and it was supposed to pull all the toxins out of your body. I was about to put it on the counter, but then decided to save my money for something I actually need at this moment. Plus, I'm on a tight budget, so it didn't make any sense to buy it at the time. Thank goodness I read this article, because I was seriously thinking about going back to get them later!

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bear in the bend - south bend, indiana — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:21:50 GMT

Maybe the leeches they were referring to is the company who actually sold the foot pads - - they suck the life blood out of anyone dumb enough to fall for their tricks.

Let's hear it for "brain sold separately" !! Love it!

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Debbie,SRB,Florida — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:46:19 GMT

I used the BioEnergiser foot patch, have used for 6 days and believe it or not, it has completely removed a huge brown spot on the bottom of my left foot,(where supposedly is the colon area) have had it forever but it got VERY dark this last year, it is hardly visible now. Have not felt new energy, but truly feel it has helped my digestive system. Going more and more often. So here's a believer.
Sorry for thumbs up on this one. Call me gullible if you will, but will buy again.

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true beliver — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:24:41 GMT

But... But they contain ions!

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micromama, St.Louis, MO — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:46:43 GMT

I got the same effect once by putting vics vapo rub all over the bottom of my feet & wearing socks to bed over it. my socks were black wherever they touched my sole ( you could see the outline of my toes). don't remember why I did that, maybe thinking the mentholatum would ease the tiredness in my feet.

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MarkJ — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:50:13 GMT

"Body wraps" remove toxins and make you lose weight immediately, because they wrap you in plastic and you sweat a ton, causing water weight loss and toxins come out in your sweat naturally. no special magic.

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Former Tokyo City Dweller — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:52:02 GMT

i used to live in japan and i never saw those foot thingies. now ive seen alot of products over there thats supposed to help you with all sorts of things but that wasnt there. its not real and slapping on the image that Japanese people knew about this is just another hype to get you buy some new "exotic" treatment. ppfffft

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Samantha Arlington, TX — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:08:40 GMT

What I found hard to believe about them is why they have to go on the feet. I mean...if they work, why can't you put them just about anywhere on the body?? i myself was going to buy them and set one out by itself (not put it on) just to see if it turned black by itself. Thanks for doing the work for me!!

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Kirt Ramirez, Long Beach, CA — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:17:21 GMT

It's better so save your money and visit an environmental medical doctor (a physician part of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine) and have him or her detox you of heavy metals and "crud" using scientific approaches, eg. DMPS, DMSA.

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legs&feet hurt lake toxaway N C — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:58:30 GMT

Looks like no one in this group is being treated for heavy metal poisioning. Before you beleive what ever is told to you by whom ever you need to study for yourself. Look up chelation and read a lot I did. try to under stand what will cause your body to flush toxins and how. They might work!

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J> DESHA — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:32:33 GMT

really guys....go back in time and just soak your feet in either EPSOM SALT in hot water for 20 min...or 1/2 water and 1/2 peroxide for same time....why are all these companies getting rich
--from AMERICAN dimmies....RESEARCH....nothing is new...go back in time....SAVE MONEY$$$$$

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Rachel, Columbus, Ohio — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:10:05 GMT

Angel, you made my day. I read his post about the toes and thought "You've GOT to be kidding me! What a loser." But you put it in much better terms.

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David, Newark,Delaware — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:09:31 GMT

My wife has the most beutiful feet in the world. She should be a foot model. She would never use those pads. Ha Ha Ha...... Remember if you order now we will send you 2 orders for the price of one although we just told you that our product is the greatest and we should have no problem selling it, but, we are going to give it away.... That proves it is all B.S. Thanks....

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DS, 29Palms, CA — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:43:57 GMT

I'm Japanese, lived in Japan for 22 years of my life and have never heard of this product. I wish people would stop giving Japan a bad name (like those viral e-mails claiming "new fashion trend in Japan: see-through clothes!" and people actually believed it...) Give me a break.

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George W..Lexington, Ky — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:05:56 GMT

My god, how funny! I can't believe that anyone would buy into the infamous "AS SEEN ON TV" line. Just throw them away and don't tell anyone that you actually purchased these things.

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J.Crobuzon — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:30:01 GMT

Vance, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you that you are a foot fetishist. Really. There's no doubt. None of us even notice the foot or the toes, but you are offended that they don't fit your fetish.
Try eating some wood vinegar and green tea. I know where you can find it . . .

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J.Crobuzon — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:47:48 GMT

Dan, this is off-topic, but you should be able to close ANY browser window, even if it has an ad. Try Alt and F4 together, or click the x at the extreme top right. If it keeps up, you may have spyware! And Benito, you mean tapeworms. Leeches bite you and hang on.

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J.Crobuzon — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:57:21 GMT

Your body uses salt to regulate fluids; so if it's saltier on one side of a permeable membrane, water will flow through to the salty side. This is how that stuff you put on boils works. If the pads are salty, your feet will sweat more. I'd bet there is less and less stuff inside the pads as you use them up, so they stay white?

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CT — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:03:24 GMT

What about other brands, such as Cleanse Pad? Various diet and nutrition sites say these are good -- they have different ingredients.

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Lisa, NY, NY — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:41:15 GMT

I've been using the foot pads for a week now. My 45 year old feet look like a 10 year olds. I've lost cellulite, 5 pounds, my skin cleared up, my energy level rose and I quit smoking. I'm a firm believer.

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Marvin, Sebastian, Florida — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:04:23 GMT

I bought a box of these pads at Walgreen's. You wear them on one foot at a time alternating each night. After the first night I felt realy good. Lots of energy, etc. The smell is from the bamboo vinegar. No biggie. I don't know if anything is pulled out of my feet but maybe my feet are absorbing the green tea or some other herb and that provides the energetic feeling. No? Coould be! I have noticed an increase in regularity that I can't attribute to anything except using the pads. MAYBE thats how they detox your body! By sending you to the bathroom more frequently. As far as I know, that can't really be bad for you. My feet are extremely tickleish and removing the pads about kills me, so, I probably won't be buying any more. No, I won't buy them again. I can only recommend them if you're constipated.

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Ross Burke — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:46:55 GMT

According to other web sites, these pads contain a layer of ferrous oxide, which, naturally enough, causes the pads to turn brown when wet. Since the pads have a nonporous cover, feet sweat when the pads are applied, hence the discoloration in the morning. No detoxification is occurring. They're just a scam, and any purported benefits are just from a placebo effect at best.

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Tia FV NC — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:38:40 GMT

i think these things dont work
because I tested tested it out before we used it and if you put 1 drop of water and leave it under a lamp it will look the as when it is on your foot

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Jimmy New York City — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:11:01 GMT

Once you wet the pads it turns color no matter how much you use them it will never turn white that means its a scam.

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tink detroit, mi — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:31:27 GMT

man, it's a slow day at work today, so thanks for the entertainment! i saw this advertised on tv, and laughed pretty hard over it. plus it looks NASTY! wash your feet kimono lady!!!

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tink detroit, mi — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:33:10 GMT

it is a slow day at work today, so thanks for the entertainment! i saw these advertised on tv, and laughed pretty hard at it. Plus, they are pretty nasty! wash your feet kimono lady!!!

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tink detroit, mi — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:53:13 GMT

years ago, i worked at one of those new age bookstores/giftshop, and i saw people with hardly a damn penny in their pocket whip out the credit card to buy the most ridiculous things, because they claimed it could "heal your life" or whatever ails ya. i was laid off from that job, and it was the best thing that had happened to me in a long time. i was so glad not to be around such guillable people constantly, it was a relief, even if i was broke for awhile!

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tink detroit, mi — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:42:35 GMT

SO my blond co-worker put one of these pads on her forhead, and now she has shit for brains!!! help!

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TCB New Orleans — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:05:15 GMT

Demi Moore does the leech therapy. If you cut a raw in half long ways place it over your cut splinter etc secure it overnight when you wake up the next morning the potato will be dark and the spot on your skin will be lighter.

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Jane Doe — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:18:46 GMT

Ok, I decided to try them. I have a lot of health problems. I didn't beleive they would work. The next day I felt a little better. Ok, in my head. The next week I felt down and flu like. I figured I ate something bad. The I noticed a little lift. And that seemed to get better everyday. After a month, I am a beleiver. I feel much better. If it is in my head. Good. But I think there is something to it I do think you need to have some bad health issues, before you can judge them. If you are not that ill, I wouldn't think they would do a thing for you.

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rick,san jose, ca — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:13:21 GMT

I bought a months supply of pads after a week I
started losing my beer belly. After 4 weeks I went
from a 36 waist t0 32. went from 185 to 165. Had to punch 5 holes in my belt. I didnt change my eating
habbits or anything else.

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MARIA — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:50:35 GMT

I STARTED USING KINOKI AND IT MIGHT BE A COINCEDENT BUT THE MORNING WHILE BRUSHING MY TEETH I NOTICED THAT MY TONGUE WAS DARK LIKE DARK BLUE OR BLACK. ALSO MY EXCREMENT WAS VERY DARK. IS THIS PART OF THE RESULTS?

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raz, kuala lumpur, malaysia — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:57:31 GMT

i have leeches palm, we export vary good quality leeches for food and also for medical.
plese contact me if you want suplyer leeches for big or small volume.
thank you
raz

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danarchy, eugene, or — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:49:28 GMT

These obviously don't work, and how they manage to get past a scam lawsuit blows me away. The simple fact of the matter is the flesh on your feet is the thickest part of your body. Anything that worked how they claim it works would be 100 times more effective on the back of your hands. It is just a pad containing chemicals that react to your body heat to make you think their actually doing something. A fool and his money....

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Cuthbert J. Twillie, El cajon, CA — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:11:20 GMT

The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, has been used increasingly for relief of venous congestion, especially for salvage of compromised pedicled flaps and microvascular free-tissue transfer, digital re-implantation, and breast reconstruction. Leech therapy for compromised flaps is best used early since flaps demonstrate significantly decreased survival after 3 hours if venous congestion is not relieved. If venous pooling occurs around a flap or replant, the skin becomes cyanotic, cool, and hard. If capillary refill time (CRT) remains more than 3 seconds the flap or replant will not survive. The objective of leech therapy is for the affected area to become pink and warm, with a CRT of less than 2 seconds.

http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/500_599/0556.html

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TR, Stillwater, OK — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:33:23 GMT

If everyone was as brilliant as most of you seem to be, there would be no point in 99% of the commercials and ads we're subjected to 24/7. I'm sure you see right through all of them! And, wow! What judgements you make!

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Dr. Justin Jensen Ph.D Neillsville, WI — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:10:09 GMT

My Father had recently purchased these Kinko foot pads, and I had told him there was more than meets the eye (foot) with these things. i figured there some sort of bead in the bottom(because it does feel like beads under the gauze) which when reacted with moisture (hence your feet sweat when you sleep) would release the dye, thus turning the bad brown. And i guess i was somewhat right

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Harvey in Salt Lake City — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:49:21 GMT

I am an MD holding two Board certifications. Foot pads are a crock, as has been demonstrated. However, people who dismiss leeches don't know much about medicine or the history of medicine. Leeches are used today at medical schools and major trauma centers, to suck the venous blood OUT OF re-attached traumatically amputated limbs. What usually makes a re-attachment fail, is that too much blood gets into the limb compared to what gets out. The limb fills with blood and edema fluid, cutting off the blood supply - and voila - gangrene - which can be prevented with leeches. (Just as a plastic surgeon who specializes in hand trauma.) In addition, my late father in law trained in surgery at Edinburgh University, considered one of the top notch places to do a surgical residency in Europe prior to WWII. He told me of seeing experienced physicians treating patients with intractable and incapacitating migraine headaches by placing a leech on the sufferer's temple. Over time, the leech got fatter and fatter (with blood), and the migraine would disappear. And no, I am not joking.

Moral: You cannot tell a book by its cover. If it sounds ridiculous, don't laugh too fast. For example, read what physicians thought about those kooks who about 100 years ago, said that 'reading' the electricity on the surface of the chest could tell a lot about the function of the heart. It sounded ridiculous, and the experts laughed.

Moral #2: If you know virtually nothing about a subject, take Abe Lincoln's advice: "It's better to remain silent on a subject and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth -- and remove all doubt.

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Effie, Ann arbor, MI — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:13:53 GMT

It works! you guys just do not know how it works. It is formulated on the basis of chines medicine theory. It is not so miracle to me. It is a common treatment in Chinese countryside. People put different herbal supplement on the foot based on the different symptoms.I can explain how the water can have the same result to the pads. According to the chinese medicine theory, human body is easily effect by the outside environment, such as wind, water, cool, hot and so on, and all of these are called detox, if these element intrude into your body. The pad can absorb the water in your body, The water came from the outside, but it is different from the normal water. The water the pad absorbs is a little sticky, because once the outside water get into our body is combined with some elements in out body. The pad have the same reaction with the outside water, because the water from your body and the water from the outside have the same element. The pad do absorb the detox from your body, you feel sticky on your foot, which is the difference between the outside water and the body water.
It is a very common treatment, and it really work. I am just a student from China. I have such experience that some disease can be treated by chinese doctor, but the western doctor do nothing.

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Connie Windsor, Plano Tx — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:40:54 GMT

I have a theory that just might explain why these things actually work for some people.

I purchased some about a year ago and threw them in a drawer after reading the reviews and seeing a show on 20/20 that said they were basically junk and don‘t bother buying them. However last night I was feeling so bad. I had a migraine, bloating from menopause, pain in my back and a sinus infection that I’m being currently being treated for. I was rummaging around to find something for the pain when I found the Kinoki Foot Pads in the drawer that I had totally forgotten about and thought as bad as I feel right now I’ll try anything as I half laughed to myself for even thinking something like this would work.

Well today I woke up feeling like a million bucks, no bloating, headache gone, everything just felt better all over. I have always been a very stressed out person and a lot of times it makes all my symptoms worse. The stiff neck from stress makes headaches worse for instance and exacerbates all the other problems I have. Seems like nothing works for me. Pain, life and just about everything in-between causes by body to stress. When I stress I bloat and ache and get headaches etc.

I was jumping for joy after one of the best night’s sleep I had ever had and all my pain and bloating vanished sometime during the night. I thought I found the miracle I had been looking for. But sometime this afternoon I kept feeling like it was just something else that made me feel so good and not the foot pads per-se. It was and it wasn’t. What I discovered was the soft adhesive tape attached to the bottoms of my feet. It was like a gentle massage, just enough as I moved my feet during the night to relax me so much that the stress melted away along with most of my stress related symptoms. Mostly covering all the pressure points on the bottoms of my feet.

Well that’s my theory and I’m off to patent some nice soft foot bottom bandages. LOL

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CR — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:13:59 GMT

I did have them analyzed - the whole thing is a bunch of lies. I sent off 2 new and 2 used to a lab - the results came back yesterday. No organics, no volatiles, and only a bit of silver in the used pads.

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CR, Birmingham, AL — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:14:06 GMT

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Nancy, Haverford, PA — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:39:59 GMT

Quote: Amazing the number of detractors who aren't even willing to try it for themselves. If you can't afford to spend $20, then you need to get off the blogs and get a real job.

Response: Or maybe we don't see a reason to throw away $20 for crap -- even if we DO have a REAL job.

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Heather Seo, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:34:36 GMT

The first time I saw these things, I thought they looked like over-sized tea bags with tape on the sides. My husband and I had a discussion about what they possibly could contain and we discussed how green tea, when mixed with water or any kind of moisture, will get darker. Considering they are "an ancient Japanese secret", I figured green tea had to play a part in it. Our final conclusion was that the pads were filled with green tea would mix with the sweat from you feet (from being wrapped up all night) and the tea in the pads would change colors. And we were mostly right! I'll have to tell my husband about this.

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Charlie Newman, Manhattan, NY — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:20:23 GMT

Well, I have to disagree with many people. I and some of my friends been using these pads and we feel that they actually work. I had problems sleeping before i used to go to bed at 3am and now I go to sleep at 12am. My diet and routine is the same, I also try to skip a day without using it but when i do i go to sleep after 2am. Since i been using them i been in a better mood, sleeping more and my stress level went down. Before I use to have many body aches and since i been using it i get no more aches. For those that cant afford or complain about 20 dollars, hope u know u can get it on ebay cheaper. Works the same but lower quality. For the record I been using the foots pads for 2 months now and still going.

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Whoofer — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:29:38 GMT

I have tried these pads and they work. Only I never saw black color, only dark Brown which slowly over two weeks turned light grey then almost white.
I do not trust the AMA or the FDA. They have an axe to grind. If you want to read a good story , READ the biography of "Royal Raymond Rife". The "Greatest Cancer Cure cover up of the 20th century".

http://www.rense.com/general31/rife.htm

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Clark, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:49:26 GMT

I agree with Vance in Flint, MI. The best (and funniest) comment on this whole blog! "Multi-knuckled stink pickles" LMAO!!! You are spot on... nobody wants to see those things. Cover 'em up.

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Simple thoughts, fc, co — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:32:53 GMT

gravity is natural. where u got feet? water flows which way? north...lol...is there really a question as true? who cares enough to write a page...its a foot pad...do the research yourself...ever heard of google

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Mary, South Carolina — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:11:48 GMT

I use foot pads in intermite occasions and find they help in loosening thie stiffness in my body. It may be psychological but hey they work.

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

gilroy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:53:59 GMT

this doesn’t make sense. it will only make you exhausted and you’re fooling yourself to believe that you’re feeling okay. Beware if you buy this, i ordered on their main website as advertised on the television, from there they keep taking money out of my account every month. i called and email them several times to stop taking money ouf of my account but it’s all answering machine and no reply. i had to close my account. My sister was a major victim of this, they stole morethan $500 from her account reported it to the authority. this kinoki is full F”King B’LLSh”t.!!

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

M. Blake, Buffalo, NY — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:43:39 GMT

You know something? No matter the product, you are going to find people AND studies to support AND "debunk" anything and everything. And there are a lot of morons who take people's word for anything ... good or bad without trying it themself. Since there are toxins in the air ... duh. And, since most people continue to EAT like crap, smoke, drink alcohol and other harmful substances ... I can imagine the pads would stay black for the rest of your LIVES. Most of you are the reason the natural industry has such a hard time. You don't do your OWN research. You rely on other people without even stopping to consider that they MIGHT have their OWN "agenda" behind debunking something. See, I've tried the patch. And I NEED them. I have Lupus and a compromised immune system with Addison's disease. I catch EVERYTHING. And if you actually READ the package ... it says you can use it on other parts of the body. Our feet are a LONG way from most of the important parts of our bodies, and even if they ARE using simple "home remedy" ingredients, these ingredients DO help clean out our bodies. When you bath (for those of you who do), do you expect the soap that you used on Tuesday to STILL be cleaning the dirt you've collected on Saturday? I use the patches. Not on my feet, but on my neck, my arms, my face and my torse where Lupus lesions and eczema and ever kind of atopic issue that I "brush up against" hit me. And they WORK. Usually in a couple of days. You also have to remember that every system is different. Sure, everyone is using sales gimmicks. They want to make money whether the product works or not. But these WORK. Maybe no on everyone, and maybe they suck dirt out of the air as well. Who knows. I don't. But this is far cheaper than many of the things that allopathic doctors tried to give me that caused horrendous side affects. Most of you need to get a life. And get a grip. Test things out for yourself. I'm sure the people who did this study and wrote this article had good intentions (at least I would hope they do), but I was looking for the Kinoki website and saw this and was appalled. Not by the article, which is one groups "educated opinion", but by all the comments in here. Now, I am only going to pray that they publish my response, and then I am going to leave this site and go purchase my new pads and never come in here again. Good luck. I wish there were more people who learned to THINK for themselves.

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Dave Education W. Jordan Utah — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:43:58 GMT

My class is studying pseudoscience and the scientific method. Thanks for giving us an example of how bad people can get suckered into giving other people their money.

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Jack Spencer, Rock Springs, Wyoming — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:18:17 GMT

Thank God for Kinoki Foot Pads, I have been concerned about the toxic build up in my body ever since aliens abducted me six years ago. These little miracle pads took care of all the interplanetary toxins, not to mention the alien viruses I was exposed to. My advise to you is to buy a years supply and use them every day, one on each foot and one on your forehead. As an added bonus, the little aluminum foil wrapper the pads come in makes a great hat, shielding your brain from the cosmic rays sent by alien forces in an attempt to program all of mankind for self-annihilation. So do it today, after all the giant frog commands it.

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Annie, Chas, SC — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:13:47 GMT

Leeches penetrate the skin, they don't drag anything through it. Sweating is a phenomenon the body produces on its own - it's not a "therapy." Body wraps make you lose weight immediately because you lose water weight when you sweat. You'll gain it back as soon as you re-hydrate.

Kinoki foot pads: Sucking away toxins or just your money?

Candy, Springfield, MO — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:42:21 GMT

I have used 5 boxes of these pads - at first I thought it was a hoax, but then my heart palpations stopped, my neck pain and hot flashes subsided. I have been without them for about 2 weeks and cannot find them anywhere locally. My heart is palpating again and my neck pain and hot flashes have returned. Call me stupid if you want, but I am a believer!!!!!!!!!!