consequences of walking barefoot
It has been shown that walking barefoot is a harmful activity for the health of our feet, especially in children. On the one hand, when we are young the tissues of the body are still immature, that is why tendons, muscles and ligaments are too soft. Therefore, if a child walks barefoot, supporting his feet all the weight of his body, they will tend to flatten and sink.
Adults can walk barefoot as it is well formed and the tissues are not soft, but it can not be a habit. The consequences of walking barefoot as adults are also dire: the fatty footpad that covers the heel and the metatarsal bones of the forefoot wear out. All this would later lead to an overload with pain and potential risk of fracture due to stress.
Second, the feet are thermoregulators of body temperature. For this same reason, stepping barefoot on a cold floor can cause colds.
Why is it necessary to be barefoot?
The goal is to be able to rest from the pressure exerted by the footwear, for 5 to 10 minutes a day. You may find it so beneficial that you then extend this time, that is up to you.
Various scientific researches have shown that the electrons of the earth have the capacity to improve health, considerably. As a first step, the chronic ailments of many serious diseases are reduced. Also, walking barefoot, positively modifies the electrical activity of the brain, improves cardiac functions, helps regulate blood glucose levels and strengthens the immune system.
Step by step, the foot must develop another type of grip to the floor, different from the one we have when we are with footwear, this allows toning the legs, develop greater muscle strength in feet and hips, improves physical agility as well as balance.
In addition, it was found that children who learn to walk barefoot, develop a better way to walk, achieve a better balance, helps coordination and allows them to form a correct arch of the foot.
In turn, it is a good anti-stress therapy. It is advisable to walk barefoot on different textures: on a beach on the sand or on the shore on wet sand, allowing it to penetrate between the fingers; on the lawn, on the snow for a few seconds, etc. Experience different sensations while receiving a plantal massage.
Walking barefoot will allow you to disconnect from problems and concentrate on feelings and sensations.
Walking without footwear will help improve the quality of sleep and prevent aging, as it increases the body's antioxidants.
In addition to being barefoot, you add the benefits of walking. Performing this simple exercise helps reduce the risk of cancer, reinforces cardiovascular health, promotes weight loss through the burning of calories, prevents fluid retention and stimulates the release of toxins, helping to purify the body.
Learn to combine walking with breathing exercises to oxygenate the body correctly and with plenty of pure air. Also enjoy the landscape, the sun or the wind in the face, everything helps to de-stress.