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April 10, 2015 by How We Flourish

Detox Foot Bath – Save Time and Resources!

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Have you even done a detox food bath?

Detox baths are often recommended with healing protocols to help detox the body from toxins and relieve die off. They particularly play a huge roll in the GAPS protocol: Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride recommends at least one detox bath a day.

That can be quite a lot of resources! Yes, full detox baths are amazing, and you should totally take advantage of them whenever you can. Jennifer at 20 Something Allergies has a really good post about how to do full detox baths.

But what if you don’t have the time to devote to a full detox bath every day (although you should make an effort to take at least 30 minutes a day for yourself for relaxation)? What if you don’t want to fill a bath tub with water every day? What if you have multiple family members in need of baths? Detox baths can leave one sweaty, dizzy, and tired.

No shame if you can’t afford to use that much water, bath ingredients, bathroom time, and recovery time!

The great news is that there is an alternative: a detox foot bath.

Detox Foot Bath

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 The feet have the largest pores on the body. This makes them a great point for releasing toxins and absorbing good stuff – magnesium from epsom salts, essential oils, etc. It also means that a detox foot bath is a great option for those who can’t fit in a full bath.

Benefits of detox foot baths:

  • Uses less water and detox bath ingredients – saving money and resources
  • Allows you to easily read, do computer work, or talk with family while bathing
  • Helps release toxins and promote relaxation
  • Can be filled with filtered water from the shower head or boiled on the stove (if you don’t have an expensive filter for bath water)

How to Take a Detox Foot Bath

  1. Fill pot, pan, or bowl with hot water – as hot as you can stand. Avoid plastic if possible in favor of glass or ceramic. (or metal, but not with certain ingredients like bentonite clay)
  2. Add 1/4-1/2 cup total of your favorite detox bath ingredients: epsom salts, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, bentonite clay, Redmond Bath Salt Plus (I LOVE these) etc. You can also add 2-3 drops of essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus.
  3. Place your bath on a towel and soak your feet for up to 30 minutes, or until the water feels cool.
  4. Keep a glass of water nearby and drink throughout as you relax!
  5. When you are done, pat your feet dry with the towel and dump the water out into the sink or bathtub.
  6. Use the detox foot bath whenever needed. If you are doing daily detox baths, I recommend doing at least one or two full baths a week.
Detox Foot Bath

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  1. linda spiker says

    April 14, 2015 at 10:33 am

    I am going to start doing this. Sometimes the whole bath is inconvenient:)

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    • How We Flourish says

      April 14, 2015 at 11:14 am

      It is! That’s why I love this option

      Reply
  2. emilysv says

    April 14, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I love detox foot baths! Such a great idea + so relaxing too.

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    • How We Flourish says

      April 14, 2015 at 11:14 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. HolisticHealthHerbalist says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:04 am

    This is such a great way to detox! I love adding moisturizing oils, essential oils, and different flower petals to the mix when I’m feeling extra fancy. It really helps take away stress and tension. Of course, it’s always nice to sip a mojito for some extra relaxation though I doubt that helps the detoxing! 😉

    Reply
    • How We Flourish says

      April 14, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Haha! Probably not! I do love adding all sorts of different stuff to my baths.

      Reply
  4. Libby says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:06 am

    What a wonderful idea! I use diatomaceous clay in my toothpaste but I had never thought of using it as a foot bath….why not draw out those chemicals?! Thanks!

    Reply
    • How We Flourish says

      April 14, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Exactly!

      Reply
  5. Dina-Marie @ Cultured Palate says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Thanks, Chloe for the reminder! I have done foot baths before and I feel so pampered afterwards. But, for some reason, it just seems like something I do not take the time to do – you have inspired me!

    Reply
    • How We Flourish says

      April 15, 2015 at 9:51 am

      Thank you! I forget about them, too, sometimes. But they really don’t take much time which makes them a great option!

      Reply
  6. Gentle Joy says

    April 15, 2015 at 9:43 am

    We do these sometimes, but have no set schedule… AND we do not do them nearly enough. Thank you for the reminder. 🙂

    Reply
    • How We Flourish says

      April 15, 2015 at 9:51 am

      You welcome. 🙂

      Reply

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