Foossage Frequently Asked Questions

What’s In It?

The ingredients in the Foossage body massager are specially selected, food-grade grains, a rubber spherical stimulator, and peppermint.

How Does It Heat Up?

When heated, microwaves from the oven accelerate the water molecules in the grains. The friction of the water molecules creates heat. The kernel of the grain absorbs the heat, and the thousands of grains retain the heat.

How Do You Use The Foossage?

First, you heat up the Foossage body massager for one minute in a microwave oven. You may then roll your foot on the Foossage, or use your hand to roll the Foossage on your neck, back, legs, arms, or feet.

What Is Reflexology?

Reflexology is an ancient healing art. The premise of this art is that there are zones on the feet and hands that correspond to various parts and systems of the body. Increasing circulation in these zones using pressure and heat helps reduce stress and promotes positive changes in the body. See the Reflexology page for more information.

Won’t The Grains Dry Out?

Yes, they can through extensive use of the product. The grains naturally reabsorb moisture from the humidity in the air. Thus, the heat from the Foossage body massager will be more moist in humid climates than it will in dry climates. If you use the Foossage body massager daily, storing it in a humid place, such as the bathroom, will help it absorb more moisture.

Will The Grains Cook?

Not if you use the Foossage body massager according to the heating instructions. Grains require lots of moisture to cook; more than is naturally found in the grain.

Why All Those Safety Precautions?

If you remember your high school physics, heat applied to the body speeds up the flow of blood. Therapeutically, this is good. However, heat is not appropriate for some people. Keep in mind that precautions for the Foossage body massager are the same as the precautions for electric heating pads and hot water bottles. If you can use these products, you can use the Foossage.

If you have insensitive skin (no sense of feel) you can’t feel how hot the Foossage is. Thus, you might burn yourself and we don’t want this to happen. This is also true for:

• persons with diabetes, who might have nerve damage limiting their sense of feel,
• infants, who can’t tell you when something is too hot,
• unconscious persons, who can’t tell you either, and
• invalids, who can’t remove something that’s too hot.

The increased flow of blood may not be good for people with impaired circulation, heart problems, or who are pregnant. Heat may also speed the growth of cells for people with cancer or malignancies. If you have any questions about whether the Foossage is safe for you, consult your physician.