OPTIMUM Detox Footbaths – Key Concepts, Benefits, Research, FAQ

REASON: DC Current only can go from Negative to Positive polarity NEVER can it go from Positive to Negative as the companies that use Dual Polarity claim. Moving current from a positive to negative goes against the law of physics for DC current.

REASON: Negative Ions are the good ions. Positive Ions are the depleting ions, free radicals (refer below about Neg vs Pos ions). Why would you ever want positive ions?

REASON: The only way the PH level can be altered is if the ionized water is extracted either at the Anode or Cathode rings where the H2O has split is extracted in to H+ (acidic water) or OH- (alkaline water).

WHY DUAL POLARITY IS A HOAX?

DC CURRENT: ALL Footbath electrolysis units on the market are using DC current. They either run from an AC input or a battery input (a battery is DC). This is necessary to create the electrolysis process. Direct current or DC electricity is the continuous movement of electrons from negative to positive through a conducting material such as a metal wire or in the case of the footbath it is the water. A DC circuit is necessary to allow the current or steam of electrons to flow. The current ALWAYS flows from the negative (Cathode ring) to the positive (Anode ring) through the water. When the electrons move from the Cathode ring to the Anode ring it causes the Cathode ring to deplete and then binds with molecules in the water and then moves to the Anode ring creating a plating on the Anode ring (refer to our research page showing the scrapings of the Anode ring click here). When a machine switches polarity ALL THEY ARE DOING is changing which plates receive the positive and the negative. The current STILL flows from Negative to Positive. Remember the Cathode ring depletes the metal & the Anode ring attracts where a build up occurs, so when the Anode ring switches to receiving the negative, making it now the Cathode ring, it then releases all the build-up back in to the water. Not only are you releasing the toxins back in to the water but it gains NO BENEFIT. (click here for outside source)

False misleading statement by other companies state (i.e. AMD IONCLEANSE) when the unit is supposedly in 'positive' mode: "When the unit is in positive mode, the current flows to the positive pole in the array, which results in more negative ions being produced in the water. When it is set on negative mode, the current flows to the negative pole in the array, which results in more positive ions being produced in the water. Therefore, negative polarity generates a positive ion flow. This process is known as the electrolysis of water." stated by AMD Ioncleanse. ** THIS IS FALSE: A DC current cannot move from positive to negative pole as stated in the negative mode. (explained above)

A VIDEO from AMD IONCLEANSE that demonstrates 'INCORRECT' info on DC Current

ource: Youtube.com

WATER ELECTROLYSIS is the process by which water is broken down into hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of a direct electric current and an electrolyte (NACL salt). Electrolysis of water is what's called a redox reaction. This means that electrons are being moved from one molecule to another. To electrolyze water, you need 2 electrodes, the cathode (negative) and the anode (positive). This would be the water module of the footbath unit. You also need to dissolve ions in the water to improve its conductivity; sodium chloride (salt) is often used as in the case of the footbath.
At the anode, electrons are removed from the water and it is oxidized, in this reaction:
2H2O -----> O2 + 4H+ + 4e-
At the cathode, electrons are added to water and it is reduced:
2H2O + 4e- -----> 2H2 + 4OH-
So at the anode we get oxygen gas and hydrogen ions, at the cathode hydrogen gas and hydroxide ions.
Other products can be formed depending on what the electrodes are made from and how the electrolysis chamber is built. If the cathode is made from iron, it will react with the hydroxide ions to make brown, insoluble iron hydroxide:
Fe3+ + 3OH- -----> Fe(OH)3
Chlorine gas can be formed, but this isn't because the electrodes are made of carbon. It will only happen if sodium chloride is added to the water. In this case, the chloride ions in the water can oxidise to chlorine and combine with hydroxide ions to form hypochlorite:
Cl2 + 2OH- -----> Cl- + OCl- + H2O
False misleading statement by other companies that use the DUAL Polarity claim that their machines can create more positive ions or negative ions depending on what mode the machine is in (positive or negative). This is a false statement. The current coming from the water module acts as a stimulus or Optimizer to break up the H2O (water) and the NACL (salt). Current will always flow the same way, meaning only from negative to positive (as stated above), so the breakup of the water molecule & salt will be exactly the same. The molecule makeup of the H2O and the NACL is what determines how many negative ions and positive ions are being produced NOT THE CURRENT (measured in e-). Just by adding salt this creates about a 2 to 1 ratio of negative ions (just like the ocean).

An example of this false statement is stated on AMD IONCLEANSE webpage. They state that depending on what 'supposed' mode (positive/negative) their unit is set to, affects differently the combination of Hydrogen & Oxygen gas release. They say it breaks down in:
FALSE:
POSITIVE MODE: 4H2O + 4e- a 2H2 + 4OH- OR
NEGATIVE MODE: 2H2O a O2 + 4H+ + 4e-.

This is a false statement because as you can see above where we explain how really 'water electrolysis' works, the electrolysis creates at the anode water is oxidized (2H2O -----> O2 + 4H+ + 4e-) and at the cathode water is reduced: (2H2O + 4e- -----> 2H2 + 4OH- )

END RESULT OF ALL FOOTBATH ELECTROLYSIS PROCESS: The overall effect from the footbath electrolysis will always breakdown in to 2H_2 0 = 2H_2 + O_2 (details click here from American Chemical Society

Click to view Water Electrolysis Process
SOURCE: DC CURRENT:: click here for source DC CURRENT: click here for source Water Electrolysis: source1 source2 source3
ANSWER: SINGLE POLARITY

The harmful positive ion (kation) is a particle that loses an electron. The healthful negative ion (anion) gains an electron in the valency orbit; that is it increases the ability to absorb and utilize oxygen and reduces any excess of harmful serotonin.

These two small invisible electrified particles have an effect on our physical and mental well-being and we are constantly bombarded with negative and positive ions (eg. polluted air). The negative ions make us feel good, they destroy harmful bacteria. The positive ions make us feel bad (TV. screen produces positive ions).

If the positive ions occur naturally in sufficient numbers, for instance during the onset of the commonly known hot and dry desert winds, the winds cause depression, nausea, insomnia, irritability, lassitude, migraine, asthma attacks, and also affect the normal function of the thyroid glands. Biochemically speaking, the body becomes exhausted and this can lead to an increase in accidents, violent crime and suicides. These can be counteracted with the beneficial negative ions.

Negative Ions are the good ions. Positive ions are depleting. You want negative ions NOT positive ions. The units on the market that claim their machine can create more negative ions or positive ions depending on which mode the unit is set too is not only inaccurate but why would you want positive ions?

To read further click here

SOURCE: Negative Ion Report: The CBS Nightly News, Feb 14, 1995
ANSWER: NEGATIVE ION

We ( OPTIMUM ) have built both performance and safety into our newest generation of machines:
• The Power supply design uses state - of - the - art regulator technology (unlike Transformer Rectifier [TR] technology from the 1960 s that many other manufacturers employ)
• The use of a regulator makes the unit safer; TR technology, on the other hand, can malfunction and cause ripples and spikes or static interference
• A dual regulation system, featuring:
   • a switching regulator with over - current and over - voltage protection
   • adjustable regulator with fold - back circuit when the Optimizer is out of the electrolyte (does not blow a fuse)
   • the first stage delivers a voltage of 24 vdc, and the second stage an adjustable voltage of. 5 vdc to 22. 5 vdc
• Clean power (pure DC power without excessive ripple) produced by the switching regulator
• Higher power (from 10 to 16 volts), which translates to creating more negative ions for cleansing and more ability to draw toxins from the body
• OPTIMUM machines operate as high as 3.0 AMPs for the standard model and 5.5 AMPs for the professional model; because the units operate at higher amps, they produce a more powerful footbath which translates to more negative ions.
• Full digital current display with large, easy to adjust knobs
• Adjustable current control for a variety of external variables ( no other unit allows you to do this ):
• Differences in human skin resistance
• Differences in the water used
• Differences in the electrolyte/electrolysis
• Safe construction through three levels of safety protection: a fallback circuit that turns itself off if it detects too much current; an external fuse that shuts down the machine if the fuse blows; and an internal fuse that offers overall protection for the entire unit
• We have a chassis ground for all internal assemblies to stop any voltage potential ever being on the case. (no need for a GFI certification)
• An Optimizer water module that lasts for an average of 60 footbaths and easy to to replace parts
• Components used in the OPTIMUM machine are UL rated and CE approved, and the wiring and connectors are also CSA approved
• Investment in quality construction materials that costs more to build the OPTIMUM machines, but assures a high quality, safe and durable product.
• OPTIMUM machine costs more to build due to the quality of the parts. Other units out in the market are produced for under $100 dollar s then are sold from $495 up to $1900.
• OPTIMUM Engineer team has over 40 years experience working with power supplies. These range from TR units to the cigarette pack sized power supplies producing 30,000vdc that are sitting on the moon and beyond.
• Most units on the market are using a Transformer Rectifier (TR) concept. This is technology from the 1960's. Since then there have been several evolutions in the power supply technology. The OPTIMUM unit does not use the Transformer Rectifier concept. By using qualified components and holding the output below 24vdc anywhere in the unit, the OPTIMUM machine is ahead of the footbath industry.

• Adjustable current control is imperative due to a variety of external variables:
• Differences in human skin resistance
• Differences in the water used
• Differences in the electrolyte/electrolysis
• Other units on the market (even units w preprogrammed buttons, ** explained below ) DO NOT allow you to adjust the current (except our OPTIMUM unit), even the more expensive units like AMD IONCLEANSE & EB305Pro, Aqua Detox, PureCharge,etc.:

o Controlling Amperage by adding salt is the inexpensive way (other units)
o Controlling Amperage through the ability to adjust the current is the ideal way & costs more to build (our OPTIMUM units)
** There are several factors that raise or lower the Amperage: current, salt, human body skin resistance, and water. If you the current or the salt the Amperage moves up. Other units do not allow you to adjust the current. Even if the other unit has preprogrammed buttons to select which amperage, you still are adding salt until the unit notifies you when the salt has increased the desired programmed amperage. The only way to raise the Amperage with these machines is to add more salt. This means there is a straight 24 volt current coming through since you ar e not able to adjust the current. If you were to add too much salt, then you either have to dilute the water or dump the water out then start over. With our machine, the salt, body and water stay constant and then you either rai se or lower the current to get to the desired Amperage. Our bodies differ; there are differences in the resistance, capacitance, and inductance within each of us on a daily basis. With the capability of adjusting the current we are able to treat the customer as an individual other than as some inert object in spite of environmental changes in the air, water and food we consume on a daily basis. To thrust a straight 24 volt current, as these other machines do, on a body is too muchOur. It can be draining to the body.

Our OPTIMUM machine allows you to have full control over the Amperage through adjusting the current. Any footbath unit that is small in size cannot deliver the power we can. They are not adjustable to the user's needs (meaning current), none of them have both the fold back and a fuse on the output delivered to the user for safety reasons. We ha ve the adjustable power supply that is capable of 150 watts and has an output of 2.5 to 23 volts. This cannot fit in to a smaller package unless their cost is at least $1500. No footbath on the market is using this because it costs too muc h. The technology to be able to control the current will not fit in to a small box.

ANSWER: CONTROL AMPS via CURRENT not by SALT

OPTIMUM units are the most powerful machines on the market: Most of the units in the market operate only as high as 1.4 to 2.5 AMPS. Our OPTIMUM 1550I model runs as high as 3.00 AMPS & our OPTIMUM Professional models run as high as 5.5 AMPS.

ANSWER: At min 3 Amps

OPTIMUM ionic footbath units run at 10,000 Hertz and NOT 60 Hertz: - Most of the units out in the market operate at 60 hertz which is a resonant frequency of a healthy heart. OPTIMUM units run at 10,000 Hertz which when graphed is a smooth line vs. a spike lined graph of 60 Hertz.

If you plot the 60 cycle and the 60 hertz signals you will see that they have common points sixty times in a minute. This is th e point of resonance that could cause a reaction. The easiest way for the public to envision this is to think of sound. Ever use the quiet, sound can cel ling devices? They are used on airplanes and sometimes promoted for use in your home. They work with something often called 'white noise' which mea ns it has enough frequencies and harmonics to cancel the sound before it gets to your ear drums. Harmonics cancel sound. I do not know what the direct risk is of harmonics cancelling a heartbeat, and do not plan to find out with any of our users

ANSWER: 10,000 hz

We have had independent labs test our bath water against other footbaths machines and we far out produce the number of ions in the water. This is due to several reasons: we run more current through our water module, higher power, and a faster cubic per meter rate (meaning that our machine processes the water at a faster rate).

ANSWER: Test results coming soon

Most vendors produce their unit at a cost under $100 dollars then sell them for $495 up to $1900. Ours costs significantly more for better quality without pricing our machine accordingly. We price our units moderately. Other units on the market range from $200 - $3600

• Advanced surface design and larger surface metal plates to enhance the ionic osmosis process; the Optimizer generates ions about 35 times higher than the average footbath
• Use of higher grade stainless steel and larger thicker gauge construction (318 stainless steel)
• Clean power supply and discharge, producing more negative ions
• After using the Optimizer for an average of ~60 or more baths (depends on amps level & copper tub) or until the cathode plates are depleted, then simply unbolt cathode plates, insert new plates and bolt in. Others are cumbersome and if not placed correctly in with the connectors their machines will blow a fuse.
• The unique construction of the Optimizer includes large electrode metal plates made of high grade stainless steel and a thicker gauge for the outer cathode plate. The larger plates have a larger surface area so that it has the longest possible circuit for the corona action (electricity jumping from one electrode to another) that produces the ions. There are two sets of plates, two cathodes and two anodes, for a total of four plates. The two sets provide a longer electronic field for the corona activity to take place. The plates (cathodes and anodes) are spaced and staggered to promote a fast, strong, and consistent discharge process for maximum corona effect.
• Our new water module lasts longer and is stronger with ~60 (more or less) baths. Other companies claim 50-100 baths. This is because they are running less current through the water module to get more baths. We are about quality & not quantity. If we run less current through our water module then we could easily get 100 are more baths.

In a nutshell, here is the way the Optimizer functions from a technical standpoint: Through the process of electrolysis (separating elements by passing an electronic current through them) chemical reactions occur at the electrodes (cathodes/anodes). The corona discharge path travels from the cathodes to the anodes; this release of metal from the cathode (positive) plate to the anode (negative) plate is called "plating". Each electrode attracts ions that are of the opposite charge. Positively - charged ions (called cations) move towards the cathode, and negatively - charged ions (anions) move toward the anode.

• The cathodes, which erode, are designed for optimum thickness before they are depleted, thus enhancing the life of the Optimizer. Overall, the Optimizer is designed to deliver a maximum amount of power at minimum cost due to the design and materials used in construction.

• The machines that use disposable small rings/plates for their water module get an average of 14 baths between replacements. We more than double the plate thickness and surface area to get an extended life making ours lasting 4 times more at ~ 60 baths. With only having to replace the cathode plates @  $49 a set for the OPTIMUM water module, the cost per footbath ranges at  ~$.82.

The replacement ring modules actually come out to be more expensive than our Optimizer module replacement plates. The cost of the replacement ring water module comes to $3.74 per foot bath compared to our $.82. This was calculated by determining the total cost of the replacement ring water element, rings, cables, etc that would have to be replaced in a one year time frame

ANSWER: Larger thicker Plates

• a fallback circuit that turns itself off if it detects too much current;
• an external fuse that shuts down the machine if the fuse blows;
• and an internal fuse that offers overall protection for the entire unit

• The OPTIMUM Copper Footbath Tub is the prefered tub over a plastic tub. The copper material is a conductor which increases the volumn of electrons (current) thereby increasing the benefits of the detox treatment. Not only do you get more treatments with the OPTIMUM water array since copper's conductive powers reduce the need of current to raise the amperage.
• Another benefit of using the Copper tub is copper's healing frequencies. Wearing copper on the body is used for healing.
• The OPTIMUM Copper tubs are hand crafted with 100 % copper metal that contains 0 % beryllium. Beryllium is a known carcinogen creating the greenish patina, so polishing is not necessary.
• The typically used Plastic detox footbath tubs are not conductive material so as the current moves from the water array the current dissipates. The copper tub amplifies the current flow

ANSWER: Copper tub