There has been a steady rise in the number of people who purchase acupressure slippers and sandals to relieve their long term foot ailments.
In this blog, we discuss the simple logic behind acupressure slippers, sandals, shoes and what could be a more sustainable way to get all those benefits, without them.
What are acupressure slippers?
Very simply, acupressure slippers are slippers with small indentations in the slippers that work to press pressure points at the bottom of your foot with each step.
There are many variants, and various materials these can be made of. Most however are made of PVC.
The science of acupressure
1. Acupressure acts as a constant massage for your feet, driving blood to your feet. As we know, all healing in the body is done by the blood, a better circulation means, better repair.
2. Acupressure also helps our body to rejuvenate our nervous system. Our feet are some of the most nerve dense regions in the body. A lack of sensory feedback from the feet can cause these neural connections to become weaker over time. Acupressure can be a good way to revive them.
The benefits of acupressure
1. Faster healing
2. Better balance
3. Better sleep quality
4. Stress relief
5. Enhances energy
A better solution
A product is great, but nothing beats nature.
The best way to get all these benefits and more would be to walk on uneven surfaces barefoot.
Just like these slippers, pebbles on the road, uneven surface on grassy surfaces act as acupressure points for our feet to get the absolute same benefits.
If we want to extend the same features to each and every step, wearing barefoot and minimalist shoes is a great solution. With their thin sole, it is ensured that you feel all the goodness of acupressure without feeling the pain from anything harmful on the ground.
Our feet are our body's foundation and keeping them healthy should be a part of our daily routines. We don't need more products. Go barefoot, stay healthy.