LATER same day: I checked the pad over the liver in the evening and found it to have a dark band all along on the outside edges. I was whitish in the center. I don't know if I should have left it on longer or what.
I must say that I've had a lot of energy all day. Definitely, more so than usual. Am uncertain if it's due to the pads or not at this point.
It only occurred to me after I wrote what I did above about the smoked salt smell that I've never sniffed the pad BEFORE putting it on. Must make a note to myself to do that!
Karen