The health benefits of negative ions are well known, and their unique properties are what makes an ionic foot bath detox so effective. When water is ionized and split into H+ and OH- ions (and sometimes into H3O+ and H2O2 ions), these ions are able to enter the body through the 4,000 large pores of the feet. A detox foot spa offers a way to utilize this opportunity to revitalize and cleanse yourself with all-natural mechanisms. At this stage, the circulatory and lymphatic systems transport the ions throughout the body. The ions from the foot detox neutralize oppositely charged toxins in the cells that are normally slow to exit the body. In this way, all the body's organs can become energized and stimulated to function optimally.