Miscellaneous

What is grounding or earthing?

Grounding (earthing) are made up pseudoscientific nonsense. It does not work. It is mostly supported anecdotes and testimonials, which should be a red flag. If there is any benefit to be gained from it, then that claimed benefit is probably due to...

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How many days should you use detox foot pads?

None. Don’t use them. They are a scam. They don’t remove toxins from the body. They turn “black” because the perspiration in the foot reacts with the pad. That is normal and has nothing to do with toxins.

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How firm should podiatry felt be?

Podiatry felt is a commonly used padding material by podiatrists to treat a wide range of problems in the feet. Podiatry felt is a natural material that is semi-compressed into the padding that has a self-adhesive backing, which is usually...

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Can vitamin D deficiency cause foot pain?

No, not directly, but it may indirectly. A deficiency of vitamin D is not a direct cause of foot pain, but there are a large number of different conditions that do cause foot pain that a deficiency in vitamin D increases the risk for. This can range...

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How does foot reflexology work?

It doesn’t. Reflexology is made up pseudoscience that can not and will not work. It is junk. The theory behind reflexology is that different organ systems in the body are reflected to the feet, so that can be used to help diagnose systemic...

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What do magnetic insoles do?

They don’t do anything expect lighten your wallet and take up room in your shoe. There are no health benefits from wearing magnetic insoles despite what those who sell them like to claim. The research evidence does not back up the claims that...

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How do magnetic insoles work?

They don’t work. Don’t be gullible. Don’t fall for them. There are no health benefits from wearing magnetic insoles. All sorts of nonsensical claims about them affecting energy balance (what ever that is), pain relief and improving...

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What is foot reading?

I can’t believe that so many are so gullible to fall for this junk. “Unlike palmistry, which claims to tell your future, foot reading can only reveal your personality because you are just carrying around the imprint of everything that’s...

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