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Ionic Balance Fakes / Scams

Buyer Beware

Unfortunately there are many unscrupulous companies out there that sell either counterfeit items or products that have no health benefits whatsoever. Many have bogus claims, and usually lack any sort of scientifc evidence to back up these claims.

Ionic Balance bands are different to other silicone bracelets. Most bracelets don't contain any negative ion emitting ingredients or can't be backed up by any scientific evidence. Thus the media are having a field day with so called "scam" bracelets. Of the companies that do produce negative ion bracelets, most will try to put as little tourmaline or negative ion emitting ingredients as possible to save costs but still be able to claim that the bracelet has negative ion properties. We have the opposite approach where we try to cram as much tourmaline into our wristbands as we possibly can.

You only have to google "power band scam" and you will find many articles featuring holographic silicone bands. Note that none of the articles are aimed at negative ion bands. A mylar holographic silicone band costs much less to produce than a negative ion wristband as they have no negative ion emitting properties.

We only sell via the Ionic Balance website and our authorised retailers.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN SHOPPING AROUND

Balance Tests

Balance Tests or Applied Kinesiology Tests are highly subjective tests and very easy to manipulate to show amazing results of instant increases in strength and balance. AVOID any product that relies on these tests as it is purely a selling tool to get that impulse buy. See our video below that exposes these tests and shows you how they are faked.

Instant Results

There is not a product, potion or pill in this world that will give you "instant results". Any company promising this should be immediately discounted. When wearing an Ionic Balance band, you may notice a difference on your first day, although the average user experience is 2 to 6 days before a perceivable difference is noticed.

"Holographic Technology"

Any product that tells you that the mylar holograms have a magic frequency inside them is a scam. There is no scientific evidence to support this. Some claim that the more holograms the better! Are you buying a wristband or a razor?! Even products that do have negative ion properties but also claim that the holograms contain frequencies should also be avoided as they are being dishonest with the consumer, and if they can do this - what else are they not being truthful about? The Ionic Balance mylar hologram is purely for aesthetics.

Negative Ion Testing

Some companies will show videos on their websites showing their products being tested with a "Negative Ion Tester". Does the tester look like a cheap digital thermometer from eBay? Is the product tested in a lab or on a table in a room or factory? Ionic Balance wristbands are tested in a temperature and humidity controlled laboratory environment which contains the latest testing technology to ensure accurate real world performance. We use the industry standard COM SYSTEMS 3010 Pro Negative Ion Tester - the industry standard.

Products claiming to be the "STRONGEST PRODUCT IN THE WORLD" or the "ONLY PRODUCT" that can do XYZ...

AVOID AVOID AVOID. There are literally hundreds of "power band" products currently on the market and to make such a bold claim would be foolish. New products are constantly being developed. Our Ionic Balance wristband is currently on our 7th Generation Formula and we are constrantly striving to improve. There are various companies out there that claim to sell the only product that releases Far Infrared for example. Now the naive consumer might be taken in by this but we know that any product containing Tourmaline will release Far Infrared Rays. This is just one example of these claims.

Its All About the Tourmaline

Tourmaline = Negative Ions, Far Infrared and Alpha Waves. Other minerals have ionic properties and some companies exploit this to make a cheap blend of negative ion emitting minerals. For example, if you blend Tourmaline and Zeolite together you will get a higher negative ion output than using either one alone BUT the less Tourmaline you use, the less benefits you get in regards to Far Infrared and Alpha Waves.

Testimonials

Beware of companies with no testimonials or only testimonials from professional sportspeople who are sponsored by their company. Do they have a facebook page for user feedback? Are any of the testimonials praising customer service as well as product performance? Are the testimonials recent? Do the testimonials even have a date on them?!

Too much of a Good Thing?

Some companies tell you that the more bands you wear, the better the results. This is a simple trick to encourage you to buy several bands. Depending on the strength of the band this can give you a dose of negative ions which which be higher than ideal natural conditions and we would not advise this.

White "Whites"

Black Tourmaline when ground up, becomes a greyish powder. Any rival product that has a pure white wristband (or even clear wristband) in their product line up can only be using trace amounts of Tourmaline so as not to affect the colouration of the band. This is why we supply a cream wristband - its the closest we could get to white without changing our formula. This is clearly demonstrated in this video.

Money Back Guarantee Period

Does the company have a Money Back Guarantee Period? We have a 14 day NO QUIBBLE money back guarantee period. This is because our users on average notice a difference within 2 to 6 days. We believe having a stringent 2 week period puts more pressure on our product to perform. Some companies offer a 30 day money back guarantee which allows a lot more time for "placebo effects" and normal changes in health which could mistakenly be attributed to that product.

BRAND PROTECTION

At Ionic Balance, we are totally committed to providing our customers with products of the highest quality. It seems however that some people like our products so much that they fake them, or make products which are so similar to our designs that they look like ours. These fakes and copycats aren't approved by us.

Counterfeiting is a criminal activity and can warrant legal action. Simple as that. Copycat products are just as bad. Our reputation for high quality is important to us and the unauthorised use of our brand to produce and sell counterfeit or copycat Ionic Balance products is unacceptable. These products are often mistaken for the genuine article and are usually of inferior quality.

As such, we will not tolerate those who deal in counterfeit or copycat Ionic Balance products. Where appropriate, we will pursue all legal remedies that are available to us, including commencing legal proceedings or involving Trading Standards where we think this is necessary, to prevent counterfeiting of Ionic Balance products and misuse of our brand and designs.

Should you have any information regarding counterfeit Ionic Balance products or misuse of our brand or designs, then we would like to hear from you.

You can call us on 0843 28 98 120 or you can drop us an email at Ionic Balance. We appreciate any help or assistance you are able to offer to help us put an end to this illegal activity.

Ionic Balance is MAXIMUM STRENGTH for MAXIMUM RESULTS!

Utilising the unique healing properties of the gemstone Tourmaline an Ionic Balance Band emits Negative Ions, Far Infrared Rays and Alpha Waves, which can have the following benefits: Increased Energy, Increased Stamina, Enhanced Immune Function, Quicker Response, Reduced Fatigue, Improved Flexibility, Boosted Metabolism, Improved Balance, Greater Wellbeing, Stabilised Blood Pressure, Sharper Concentration, Improved Blood Circulation, Deeper Sleep, Faster Recovery, Improved Mood, Amplified Strength, Faster Healing and More Fucus.