Naturally healthy: walking barefoot

Walking barefoot calms your nervous system

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Did you know that every step activates over 200,000 nerve endings in your feet? Walking barefoot promotes stimulus processing, activates your autonomic nervous system and has even been shown to reduce stress. We call this grounding, in the truest sense of the word. Your body is reorienting itself.

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Natural training for muscles & joints

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Without supportive footwear, the foot muscles are strengthened, balance is improved, and the joints are stabilised. Walking barefoot is therefore an ideal way to prevent misalignments and pain.

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Stimulating blood flow

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Direct contact with cold or uneven surfaces has a similar effect to a Kneipp foot treatment. This causes the blood vessels to contract and expand again, thereby strengthening blood circulation and the cardiovascular system.

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Activating lymphatic flow

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Stimulating the soles of the feet in combination with movement stimulates lymphatic flow. This is important for detoxification and the immune system.

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Improving posture

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Walking barefoot naturally encourages people to stand more upright, move more slowly and be more aware of their posture. This promotes healthy posture and relieves back and neck pain.

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Grounding and mental deceleration

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Walking barefoot connects us to nature in the truest sense. Studies show that 'earthing', or physical contact with the earth, can lower cortisol levels, improve sleep quality, and boost overall well-being.

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Benefits of walking barefoot at a glance

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• Strengthening the nervous system
• Stimulating blood flow
• Activating lymphatic flow
• Improving posture
• Grounding and mental deceleration
• Training for muscles and joints

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Practical tip

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Walking barefoot on natural soil for just ten minutes a day can improve your balance, posture and sleep quality. Give it a try: Run on grass, forest soil or clay in the morning.

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For more health tips, follow Menschel's Moments. Your Dr. Gudrun Hetzel

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