Question 338 of 433
Salt rooms, colonics, and “detox” foot baths?
The short answer
No, no, and no.
Sitting in a room with salt in the air has no good evidence for lung health and can provoke asthma. Colon cleansing does not remove “toxins” and has caused cramping, dehydration, infection, and, rarely, a torn bowel. The water in an ionic foot bath turns brown from corrosion of its own metal electrodes; it does so with or without a foot in it.
Your liver and kidneys detoxify you around the clock at no charge. Take care of them.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
NOT DEMONSTRATED / SAFETY CONCERNS — Wellness detox claims; colon cleansing can cause serious harm.Evidence grade (draft mapping)FNot demonstrated / insufficientPart 22, Q338 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.