Who needs a great pair of shoes, when walking barefoot each day has so many benefits for your health. It is widely known in Ghana that persons who are mentally challenged barely get sick. This is because, they usually walk without shoes or sandals. 

In this article, we will be looking at some three key secret health benefits of walking barefoot everyday, especially on grass or on soil.

 

#1. Restores Natural Walking Pattern

Humans were born without shoes or sandals. We invented such materials to enable us walk on hard and pointy surfaces. Walking barefoot helps one to control his or her gait (walking balance). It helps to better control foot position and improves balance. Athletes are usually advised to have a feel of the soil or earth each day in order to improve their sporting abilities.

 

#2. Improves Strength of Muscles

Walking barefoot may also help improve the strength and flexibility of the muscles which improves the function of the foot. It reduces injuries of the foot and improves posture of the body. Walking barefoot on a clean and soft surface is perfectly fine.

 

#3. Reduction in inflammation

Walking barefoot on helps to stimulate the functioning of your organs. Inflammation is where the immune system recognizes and removes harmful and foreign stimuli and begins the healing process. Walking barefoot helps the body to reduce inflammation.