Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the IonCleanse® Vitality Enhancement System work?
A: An ion is a charged atom that has gained or lost an electron. The IonCleanse® array is a component that separates water molecules of H2O to create an H and OH molecule with negative and positive charges. These ions create a magnetic field capable of neutralizing oppositely charged particles. These neutralized particles are pulled out of the body through a process called osmosis, or the movement of particles through a membrane (the skin) from a lower concentration to a higher concentration. The movement of gases through a membrane is known as dispersion. In this case, the higher concentration is the ion field set up by the array in the water where the feet are in contact with the ion environment.

The array goes into the water with the feet and the control unit delivers a small direct current into the array, which causes the metals within the array in combination with the water and natural salt that is added to produce conductivity, to generate positively and negatively charged ions by separating the water into oxygen and hydrogen. The ions generated by the IonCleanse® appear to travel through the bodily systems, attach themselves to many different toxic substances, thereby neutralizing their positive or negative charges.

Colors and objects will appear in the water during the IonCleanse® session as a result of the reaction between toxins and particles present in the water itself, any salt added to the water, metals in the array, and the acidity or alkalinity of the person whose feet are in the basin. All of these combine to produce color, even though there are no feet in the water. The color produced by these reactions depends on the water’s toxic and chemical impurities in your geographic area.

Q: What Makes the IonCleanse® DIFFERENT from and BETTER than competitive units?

1. IonCleanse® is the only unit that officially meets worldwide FCC and CE safety standards of all regulatory authorities throughout the world. The IonCleanse® unit is so safe that even if the control box is dropped in water while active, no shock will occur and the unit will continue to work when the interior has dried.
2. Virtually all of the ionization devices offered for sale plug into an alternating current source. This alternating current must be completely neutralized by the control box so as not to do damage to the human electric field. Alternating current broadcasts and, as our safety report indicates, we are well under all regulatory safety limits for alternating current broadcasts. Broadcast electric current (AC flow-through) will weaken the body’s electrical field including acupuncture meridians. The only way you can assure yourself of another unit’s safety from electrical shock and from broadcast current is to have them show you a similar report with FCC and CE approval.
3. IonCleanse ® has five different session programs, three of which alternate between a positive polarity and a negative polarity. This “dual polarity” feature allows practitioners and individuals to select the best session for each user. Most of the other units on the market are “mono-polar” units; that is they only produce a predominance of negative ions in the water. Users of these units may complain of dizziness, lightheadedness , or even nausea.
4. IonCleanse® is the only unit on the market to offer manual and automatic polarity switching. This is a vital feature for anyone planning to offer the footbath publicly. Everyone is different, and some people require unique polarity settings. We recommend the use of muscle testing and/or litmus paper so that the practitioner can tailor treatments to everyone’s need. The IonCleanse® is the only unit that allows the practitioner this flexibility.
5. Many competing units are sold at prices less than what it costs us to manufacture our unit. Cheaply priced units are typically manufactured in foreign countries or in home-based workshops. The manufacturer does not understand what the technology does and typically has no concern about the health and safety hazards posed by shoddy workmanship.
6. Foreign manufacturers have little incentive to service broken or faulty products. Most are hit-and-run. They typically use “5% parts” (a part tested to fail at less than 5 times per 100 parts), which translates to a breakdown rate between 10%-20% over the warranty period. How will you be serviced when your unit breaks down and you have 5 or 6 clients scheduled for the next day? A Major Difference uses “1% parts,” which translates to a breakdown rate of 2%-3% during the warranty period. In the rare instance when a unit needs a repair, A Major Difference will overnight to you a replacement unit (within the United States) with a call tag to pick up your disabled unit at no cost or hassle to you. A Major Difference has the best, most reliable customer service policy in the country.
7. The use of ionization devices is far more complicated than simply putting someone’s feet in water and turning on the switch. The reason for A Major Difference’s popularity and success is the clinical support it provides to both practitioner and individual on a continuing basis. We teach you how to use the unit safely and effectively; we are available during business hours to help guide you through your personal or practice challenges and we offer ongoing educational opportunities through seminars and professional training.
8. Because of the alignment and structure of the water module (array), the IonCleanse® creates the greatest osmotic pull which translates into greater treatment effectiveness per unit of time in the water. In other words, your clients will experience better and more noticeable results with the IonCleanse® than with any other unit.
9. The average cost of an IonCleanse® treatment is $1.75 per session, computed by dividing the number of treatments before the plates corrode by the replacement cost of a set of plates. There are other units on the market whose treatment cost is in excess of $10.00 per session computed by the same formula. Beware of this cost. It will eat up whatever you save in purchase price differential within two weeks of active use. As with anything else in life, you get what you pay for. The IonCleanse® is the Bentley of the industry with a Cadillac price tag. In other words, from a safety and customer service standpoint, from a treatment effectiveness standpoint, from a cost-per-session standpoint and from a reliability standpoint, the IonCleanse® is a bargain. You are buying a unit that will outlive you if you don’t abuse it, and A Major Difference will provide you with ongoing educational opportunities that will enable you to accomplish wondrous feats for yourself and your clientele.

Q: What can I expect from a session?
A: Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater feeling of well-being from each IonCleanse® session.

Q: What will I see in the water during a session?
A: Water is all around us, from the air we breathe, to the water we bathe in and the water we use to drink and use for cooking. All this water forms a unified field. Because our bodies are approximately 70% water, we ourselves interact with this field. The toxins in our bodies will look similar to the toxins predominant in a specific area; however, there will be more toxic particles in the water with a person’s feet immersed. You will also find that the water-based toxins will not stick to the side of the basin or your feet, where as substances coming out of the body will form a sticky ring.

Q: Can anyone use the IonCleanse® Detox System?
A: Contraindications to using the IonCleanse® and any person falling into one or more of the categories listed below should not use the IonCleanse®:

• A wearer of a pacemaker or any other battery operated or electrical implant
• Pregnant or nursing women
• Any person who is on heartbeat regulating medication
• Any person who has had an organ transplant
• Any person who is taking a medication, the absence of which would mentally or physically incapacitate them, e.g., psychotic episodes, seizures, etc.

In addition, the following recommendations should be strongly considered:

• Many medications require that a blood level be maintained in order to be effective, such as blood pressure medication. You may be able to schedule an IonCleanse® session just before the administering of medication so that the patient or client can maintain proper blood levels.
• Make sure that patients with low blood sugar have eaten before an IonCleanse® session. The IonCleanse® tends to lower blood sugar in diabetics and may do so with those who are hypoglycemic.
• As a general rule, you can use the IonCleanse® with patients on dialysis, taking insulin, or experiencing congestive heart failure. Gentle cleansing will help the body eliminate toxins which the kidney and heart cannot eliminate on their own, but will not interfere with medications or deplete insulin levels.
• You can probably work with people who have had a metal joint implant, but some have found the exposure to an electromagnetic field to be too uncomfortable. If the patient feels uncomfortable, stop the treatment immediately.

Q: How often should I have a session?
A: The maximum session frequency for a person under 50 years is every 3-4 days for 10 sessions, with a three week break before beginning the next sequence. The maximum recommended session frequency for those over 50 is once every 4-5 days, with a two week break following, up to 10 sessions.

Q: What does the IonCleanse come with and what will I need to purchase to start my sessions?

A: The IonCleanse comes with the following:

• IonCleanse unit
• Instructional Manual and DVD
• Array with 2 plates (you choose the plates)
• Power source and power cable
• Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
• 1 year manufacturers limited warranty
• Lifetime of customer support

A: You will need to supply the following:

• Foot bath tub that will fit most feet (18x20)
• 14 gallon tall kitchen bags used as hygenic disposable liners for the foot bath
• Warm tap water (Do not use distilled water)
• Salt (only a small amount is used to help with conductivity)
• Paper towels
• Disinfectant to clean the array and plate after use

All of this is outlined in the instructional DVD.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The IonCleanse® is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.