Why You Need To Go Barefoot

Being barefoot is probably one of the simplest and most effective ways to fix daily level problems that we face with our posture, pains and mobility.

Being barefoot has a multifold benefit. 

It is not just another fad, but how we evolved. 

The feet are the only parts of the body that are in constant contact with the earth, or were. 

They are our single source of truth. A tiger nearby, the vibrations from the ground allow us to feel it; the sand is wet, means there is water nearby, the ground is uneven, means we can adapt our gait accordingly.

Now of course, today’s world does not require us to look for water bodies, or be on the constant lookout for tigers, but we do need our feet to relay data from the ground to maintain our posture, adjust to changing surfaces.

The feet have the most amount of nerves than anywhere else in our bodies. They are data collection centers for a reason.

When we put our shoes in cushioned shoes, the lack of data means lesser control, balance and stability. As we grow older, it becomes only worse and that is one of the reasons why falling is one of the major reasons of geriatric deaths. 

On top of this, the lack of connection with the ground means we hold on to the charge we accumulate in our bodies being around electronics all the time.

When you go barefoot, you allow for this charge to flow from your body to the earth, relaxing your nervous system and reducing systemic inflammation in the body.

Being barefoot is the norm, or rather should be. Being in shoes is just a safety precaution and that is what it should be looked at.

Living a long and healthy life requires us to be barefoot more often to allow for our toes to function, for us to ground ourselves and for our feet to be healthy.