Patch Factor
BodyBoutique's Patch Factor is the World's
Foremost Detox patch – designed to restore good health and detoxify
your body while you sleep.
Patch Factor represents the synthesis of
traditional healing and conventional science, the synergy of several
complementary therapies and a combination of Oriental and Western
concepts of health and well-being.
Based on elements of acupressure, reflexology, far infrared energy,
essential oils, pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar), crystal healing and
the use of poultices to create a product that is safe and, when used
in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise, is effective for the
entire family.
Patch Factor actually works while you're asleep. Apply Patch Factor to
the soles of your feet before retiring and wake-up feeling refreshed,
invigorated and ready to start a new day. Comes in a complete 5-10 day
programme of 10 patches - a full 5 day detoxification programme when
used on the soles of both feet or a 10 day treatment programme for a
specific ailment using one patch on the area of discomfort i.e.
shoulder, back, knee, elbow etc.
Patch Factor detoxifies your body while you sleep. When you peel Patch
Factor poultices off the soles of your feet in the morning, you can
actually see some of the impurities that have been slowing you down
and affecting your health.
When you use the 5-10 day course you can help invigorate the body,
reduce aches and pains, promote a general feeling of well-being and
reduce the feelings of fatigue and stress. With Patch Factor good
health may be just a few night’s sleep away.
Patch Factor is an excellent addition to your ongoing health
maintenance regimen. This is a product that you and your family will
love, regardless of age or gender. We are confident that you will find
Patch Factor highly effective in helping you to maintain good overall
health in a convenient and practical way.
Natural and effective, your whole family will love this product. While
many detoxification programmes require ingesting large amounts of
supplements, with Patch Factor all you need is a good night’s rest.
Patch Factor makes detoxification simple and stress free. It’s really
that easy!
Patch Factor uses pyroligneous acid (purified Mandarin wood vinegar)
with selected crystal powders; all working synergistically to create
an effective treatment. The wood used for making the purified vinegar
is harvested from a renewable source. There are many different grades
of wood vinegar, extracted from different types of wood. Unlike other
detox patches only the highest quality, purest grade is selected,
tested and used in Patch Factor poultices. That means Patch Factor
contains only the pro-bio elements that are active and health
enhancing.
History
 Oriental
Medicine is at least three thousand years old. Written evidence from
China dates back to about 1,500 BC, and archaeological evidence of
medicinal herbs and acupuncture needles dates back to about 5,000BC.
Sometime between 400 BC and 200 BC, the Huang Di Nei Ching was written.
This is a text that describes a conversation between the Emperor Haung
Di and his court physician Chi Po in about 3,000 BC. Here the Emperor
asks numerous health-related questions and his loyal physician answers
them with lengthy explanations. There is no evidence that these
conversations actually took place and it is more likely that this
story was used as a framework to record and transmit medical
principles and theory. Prior to this the art was passed on, often in
secret, purely by word of mouth.
The Huang Di Nei Ching describes the use of a
variety of modalities. Dietary therapy and nutrition as the first line
of treatment, especially for internal illnesses. Next, herbal therapy
including the use of poultices was emphasised. Following that,
external therapies of acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, reflexology,
breathing, and exercise techniques were recommended for treating
external injuries and for attempting to indirectly treat internal
illnesses.
 Reflexology
was therefore an important part of diagnosis and treatment in Oriental
medicine from the early days. It is thought to have originally arisen
in ancient Egypt and was refined by the Chinese who used ‘maps’ or
‘zones’ of the soles of the feet that corresponded to parts of the
body to diagnose internal ailments. Reflexology was brought to the
West in the early 1900’s via Russia and has become a recognised
science based on the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet
and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of
the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health
problems in a natural way and act as a type of preventative
maintenance as well as a therapy.
The modern history of reflexology is rooted in research about the
reflex in Europe and Russia 125 years ago. The idea that a stimulus
applied to the body produces a response was utilised as a therapeutic
tool by British physicians and researchers who applied heat, cold,
plasters and herbal poultices to one part of the body to influence
another.
 Russian
physicians of the early 1900s followed the reflex research of Nobel
Prize winner Ivan Pavlov to create reflex therapy. Their basic idea,
to influence reflexes and thus brain-organ dynamics, survives as a
medical practice today. To physician-researchers, such as Vladimir
Bekterev who coined the word ‘reflexology’ in 1917, an organ
experiences illness because it receives the wrong operating
instructions from the brain. By interrupting the body's misguided
instructions, the reflex therapist prompts the body to behave in a
better manner. Conditioning of better behaviour is achieved by the
application of a series of such interruptions.
Such an ‘interruption’ can be accomplished by
breaking down the toxins that accumulate in the nerve endings in the
soles of the feet. This can be accomplished by sometimes-painful
manipulation or by the application of a dry herbal or wood vinegar
poultice. For this Patch Factor uses pyroligneous acid from Mandarin
wood which is distilled by heating it to around 100°C. The distillate
is a yellow/brown liquid, the quality of which is determined, in part,
by how well the wood was dried prior to processing. This raw
condensate produced from distillation is the wood vinegar known as
pyroligneous acid.
Such pyroligneous acid is then further refined
by a second distillation to yield a food grade version that is
suitable for use in health products. It is this double distillation
process that makes the vinegar in Patch Factor safe and effective.
The 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report
found foot reflexology to be 93.63% effective in treating 63
disorders. After an analysis of 8,096 clinical cases, Dr. Wang Liang
reported that reflexology was significantly effective (the cure) in
48.68% of all the cases, and an effective/improved treatment in 44.95%
of remaining cases.
The potential benefits of Patch Factor may
include:
§ A simple, effective and stress-free detoxification programme
§ Soothing relief of strains, aches and pains
§ Relief of oedema and the pain from rheumatism, gout and arthritis
§ Improved circulation and respiration
§ Better sleep, rest and recuperation
§ Improved injury recovery and convalescence
How Patch Factor works
 When
the Patch Factor dry poultice is placed in contact with the skin and
held in place for a number of hours, it can promote improved blood
circulation and detoxification. The typical contact points on the body
are the soles of the feet. It can also be used in areas where there is
discomfort, swelling or pain. For example: Patch Factor can easily be
used on the shoulders, back, knee, ankle, elbow or other areas of the
body.
Patch Factor is a poultice that, in addition to effecting
detoxification, provides a number of additional benefits:
Patch Factor utilises the Far Infrared Energy (Sometimes called Far
Infra Red FIR), absorbed by certain materials, to stimulate the
meridian points. FIR has been researched and used for many years in
Japan, China, the US and Sweden for a wide variety of conditions such
as muscle sprains, strains, peripheral vascular diseases, arthritis,
shoulder stiffness, period pains etc. One effect of FIR is that it may
replicate a cardiovascular training effect even with people who are
temporarily immobile or confined to a wheelchair and who are unable to
exercise in the conventional way. Research in the early 1980s led to
the idea that infrared stimulation of the cardiovascular system could
be a possible means of maintaining cardiovascular conditioning – in
other words exercise without movement by chemically stimulating
certain elements of the metabolism.
Tourmaline and Germanium powders provide the essential benefits from
the negative ion effect of these crystals, which are recognised by
Oriental medicine as being beneficial to promoting physical
well-being.
Sorbitol acts as a humidity sink, trapping for moisture and is used in
the manufacture of the powered Pyroligneous Acid. Patches are also
treated with Menthol, which provides a soothing and antiseptic effect
as well as a fresh fragrance.
The patch supports better detoxification through all the normal body
functions as well as into the patch. The reasons for this are that
when the patches are placed on the soles of the feet, the reflex
points are stimulated, supporting the whole body circulation. A
draining effect also occurs for toxins, which have built up in the
body. The patches can therefore have a dual function in
stimulating the body’s circulation and drawing out toxins.
The patch can be used on localised areas of discomfort such as the
shoulder, back, neck, knees etc. These are not reflex zones and do not
have a high concentration of meridian points and patches are therefore
likely to be quite dry after use and not discoloured. This is because
there is little to draw from these areas, unless there is injury or
abdominal fluid accumulation for the patch to draw out. However, the
patch does not need to be ‘wet’ to have worked. Even though it may not
draw out toxins from these areas, it will still stimulate circulation.
It is always best to use the patches on the feet for their full
detoxifying effect before moving on to local areas of discomfort. You
should continue to use the patch on these areas until you feel the
benefit and then switch back to the maintenance mode of using the
patches on the feet for the 5-day detox programme every month.
Safe and Effective
 Patch
Factor uses a special powdered and purified pyroligneous acid that is
free of harmful substances. BodyBoutique’s powdered Mandarin wood
vinegar is made by a unique process to retain higher levels of vinegar
- up to 50% of the total weight of powder in the bag. This high
concentration of vinegar is necessary to produce the beneficial far
infra red effect and ensure a high level of active ingredients giving
longer lasting benefits.
Generally the effect from the poultice ceases when all the powder in
the bag is wet. Each poultice contains 5 grams of high quality,
natural ingredients. With the use of a more absorbent bag material,
each poultice will normally remain effective for at least 7 hours.
After effective absorption of toxins and moisture from the body, the
particles within the poultice can turn a deep brown colour.
Instructions
For overall health, apply Patch Factor to the
soles of the feet (both feet) at night before sleeping. Patch Factor
may also be applied to the shoulders or joints where there is
discomfort. For maximum utilisation and benefit, keep patches on for
at least 7 hours. Use the patches in the daytime for additional relief
from discomfort. Try to drink plenty of water (ideally 2 litres – 4
pints per day) when using the patches as this considerably enhances
the effects of detoxification.
Tear open the cellophane packet containing
the patch. Remove the white plastic adhesive covers from the sticky
side of the patch. Place the patch bag containing powder nearest the
skin to the desired location and press the adhesive edges to the skin
to ensure close contact. The powder in the patch bag usually turns a
deeper brown colour after use.
On certain parts of the body and depending upon the user, you may find
that even after several hours in use the colour of the powder in the
bag remains unchanged. This is not uncommon where there is no moisture
absorption or limited toxicity but there is still considerable benefit
from the FIR effect from placing the patch on the desired location.
When placing on the feet, apply the patch lengthways (narrow part
nearest toes) and point toes down on application to ensure the patch
is pulled tight when the foot is relaxed. Be sure to stand on the
patches before retiring to bed to fix the patch tightly to the skin.
Use the reflexology map to prioritise particular areas for treatment
or place in the centre of the foot for overall detoxification.
Each box contains a course of 10 patches - a full 5-day detoxification
programme when used on the soles of both feet or a 10-day treatment
programme for a specific ailment using one patch on the source of pain
or discomfort. Recommended for general use once a month as part of a
maintenance programme for good health.
Important Notice
Not for use on open wounds. Discontinue in the event of any allergic
reaction. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease. Consult your doctor before using if you are
pregnant, breast-feeding, taking any medication or have any existing
medical condition.
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Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method
that involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the
body to relieve pain. The human body has twelve ‘meridians’ that
carry energy throughout the body. These meridians can be found in
the hands and feet and connect to the brain, and then connect to
the organ associated with the specific meridian. Acupressure deals
with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind,
and spirit as one, not as separate parts. It relaxes muscular
tension and balances the vital life forces of the body.
Crystal Healing
Since the 1980s the healing phenomena that some
call ‘crystal consciousness’ has spread from California and has
now become popular all over the world. Paranormal healing and
restorative powers have been attributed to crystals and gem stones
which are said to restore health by drawing on the natural healing
powers of the body. Crystals are claimed to resonate in such a way
that they stimulate the aura, which in turn brings healing to the
body. The healing effect is enhanced if the crystal is placed on
the chakra areas of the body. It has been found that certain
crystals appear to have an empathy with each chakra and will help
to cure illness and enhance a sense of well-being.
Essential Oils
Highly concentrated plant extracts obtained through
the distillation or cold pressing of flowers, seeds, berries,
roots and barks or citrus rind expression. Essential Oils are the
most potent form of herbal medicine and are classified as the
‘active ingredients’ to any Aromatherapy formulation.
Far Infrared Energy
Commonly known as FIR (Far Infra Red), this is
electromagnetic radiation having the longest wavelengths in the
infrared region, between approximately 50 and 1,000 micrometers.
Among the total spectrum of solar rays, the FIR waves are the
safest and the most beneficial. In the visible light spectrum,
short wave lengths are reflected away from the body. When near
waves (NIR) heat organic substances, the surface gets hotter than
the interior and conduction from the surface heats the interior.
By contrast, FIR penetrates deeply with a very uniform warming
effect. Certain organic chemicals and minerals can replicate this
effect.
Germanium
In the twenty years since it was isolated, Organic
Germanium has been used clinically in many parts of the world to
treat a wide spectrum of illnesses and has been the subject of
extensive research in many disciplines: pathology, biochemistry,
pharmacology, immunology, oncology and neurochemistry. Organic
Germanium has been used in a broad spectrum of regimes - on its
own, with diet and stress counselling and as a drug in cancer
trials, in conjunction with chemotherapy, radiation therapy and
surgery. The safety of organic Germanium has been well documented,
as has its health promoting effects in many diseases, including
cancer and arthritis. Case histories, and in some instances,
clinical trials, have documented Organic Germanium's therapeutic
effects in treating a number of conditions.
Menthol
Noted for its clean smell and soothing effects
Menthol is a compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint
oils. Menthol is an essential oil and has local anaesthetic and
counterirritant qualities. It is often contained in
non-prescription products for short-term relief of minor sore
throat and minor mouth or throat irritation. Menthol is also
contained in combination products used for relief of muscle aches,
sprains, and similar conditions.
Meridians
Acupressure and acupuncture points where
stimulation or pressure can be applied which will affect specific
parts of the body. There are twelve major energy meridians in your
body. They run from the top of your head, through your fingers,
and down to your feet. Meridians are vessels or channels that
carry subtle energy through the body. Acupoints or meridian points
are specific points on the surface of the skin, many of which
evidence lower electrical resistance relative to the surrounding
skin surface. It is thought that subtle energy from the
environment enters the body through these portals. The acupoints
interconnect along the meridians.
Poultice
Also called cataplasm. A poultice was originally
made of a soft substance mixed to the consistency of paste and
then spread on or between layers of cloth. Conventional poultices
can be effective with inflamed tissues, infections, abscesses,
boils, bruises, carbuncles, fibrocystic disease, fractures,
enlarged glands, leg ulcers, sprains, sunburn, tumours, ulcerated
eyelids, congestion and drawing out toxins, pus or embedded
particles.
Pro-Bio
Short for Probiotic. This word has been around
since the beginning of the nineties, but has only slowly started
to appear outside technical contexts. It refers to the use of
micro-organisms in a positive way to benefit health. They are
usually consumed in specially designed foods that are variously
called nutraceuticals, functional foods or FoSHUs (“Foods for
Specified Health Uses”). An example is the way some people ingest
bacteria in live yoghurt to enhance their intestinal flora and so
aid digestion. Such harmless bacteria colonies are also being
introduced into various environments to take up available
resources and prevent harmful ones multiplying, a technique known
as competitive exclusion.
Pyroligneous Acid
Pyroligneous acid is
usually a by-product of the production of charcoal from wood. It
is a dark, reddish-brown liquid that is composed mostly of acetic
acid, but also contains methanol (wood alcohol), acetone, wood
oils, and tars in varying amounts. Pyroligneous acid is also known
as wood vinegar (see below). The Pyroligneous acid in Patch Factor
is different from the usual wood vinegar as the production system
is geared towards manufacture of the vinegar with charcoal as the
by-product. This results in very high-grade vinegar.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a form of alternative or
complementary medicine and involves a method of treatment using
massage to reflex areas found in the feet and hands. Most commonly
the feet are used as the areas to be treated. In the feet, there
are reflex areas corresponding to all the parts of the body. These
areas are arranged in such a way as to form a map of the body in
the feet, with the right foot corresponding to the right side of
the body and the left foot corresponding to the left side of the
body.
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a naturally occurring ingredient found
in many edible fruits and berries, such as mountain ash, cherries,
plums, pears, apples, and even in seaweed. Sorbitol has many uses
in consumer products due to its superior ability to retain
moisture. It is often used in glycerine products because of its
outstanding moisturising properties. Sorbitol also provides
clarity and translucency to soap and is used in Patch Factor to
make the powdered Pyroligneous Acid.
Tourmaline
The name Tourmaline has been derived from the
Singhalese expression ‘tura mal’ which translates as stone of
mixed colours and refers to the unique spectrum of colours
displayed by this gemstone. Scientists are also intrigued by its
physical qualities characterised by heating and cooling the stone
to generate an opposing charge at one pole to the other, this pyro-electricity
will also lead alternating polarity in the course of discharging.
The effect of this energy is claimed to help break up energy
blockages, which cause stress and anxiety and bring about calmness
and clarity.
Wood Vinegar
Also known as Pyroligneous Acid (see above) it is a
compound of vapourised tree sap and is associated with the flow of
nutrients to branches and leaves. It is generally ascribed a
purification and detox role having an authenticated
pharmacological action.
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