Interesting Benefits of Walking Barefoot

The condition of your feet can impact your body in many different ways. Learn more about the benefits of walking barefoot!

0:00 Introduction: My experience with flat feet
1:20 Understanding feet 
1:44 The problem with shoes
4:47 Action steps 
5:20 Benefits of walking barefoot 
6:09 Check out my video on plantar fasciitis!

Let's talk about your feet. I used to have flat feet and was given arch supports, but they only made me dependent on the supports. I actually felt better when I stopped using them. 

Shoes are also very unnatural. Compressing the toes into pointed shoes, for example, can create problems with your gait, balance, muscles, and knees.

Because you spend the majority of your day in shoes, it’s crucial to wear very comfortable shoes. 

Shoes can increase your risk of:
• Knee pain 
• Low back pain 
• Reduced range of motion
• Increased temperature of the feet 
• Knee adduction 
• A stiff Achilles tendon 
• Reduced circulation 
• Shortened calf length 

Start looking for shoes that have less of a heel and are closer to the ground. They should also provide more space for your toes to help increase your stability. 

A fantastic therapeutic exercise for your feet is walking barefoot on grass and sand. At first, your feet will feel tired, but they will get stronger over time. 

Benefits of walking barefoot:
1. A chance for your toes to spread 
2. More communication between your feet and the ground
3. A decreased load on your joints
4. An increased range of motion 
5. Increased stability and balance 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain the benefits of walking barefoot. I’ll see you in the next video!

[scottks]

One of the best books on this subject is called Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. He figured out why the Tarahumara Indians could run hundreds of miles and never get injured. The notion that the human foot is inherently flawed and automatically needs some kind of corrective device is kind of nuts.

[dentist]

The two most neglected parts of our body which we should be really giving time and taking care of are aur TEETH and FEET.

[UNCLEBOB]

Growing up on a farm many years ago the only time I wore shoes was Sunday to church!
LOVED IT!

[guruhsepitaraatmodjo]

My grandmas barefooted for mostly entire time of her life, walking around stepping little stone in rural area, and she had healthy bone n heart. She passed way at 93 yo.

[Daner]

Grounding or “Earthing” has amazing benefits. I highly recommend walking barefoot in grass / sand.

[christinalw]

I feel more “ in control” when I am barefoot. I have hiked in my bare feet. I now garden in my bare feet. The woman who does my pedicures is very understanding. 😬🙏🏼❤️

[lavapix]

My feet have been a mess since birth. Severe club feet and numerous surgeries. I did the corrective braces for 12 years. Then most of my adult life wearing a 5/8 heel-to-toe lift on my right shoe. In 2014 I ditched the lift and gave barefoot shoes a try and never looked back. Xero is my favorite and the only brand I wear. I walk barefoot as much as possible too. My feet have never been happier.

[patti]

I'm barefoot almost all of the time, my father always said, 2 important things good shoes good bed, we spend half our life in one and half the other, and he's right ❤️

[lex]

My nosy neighbor criticized me for allowing my 2 year old to walk outside (mostly on grass) without shoes. My baby hates shoes. I’m glad I have some info to share with the nosy Nancy next time she has something negative to say!

[johnlantz]

1 year ago I started to follow this advice walking bare footed .different shoes with a soft sole which helped an cured the problem.an the pain from the incorrect shoes, the shoe salesmen told me repeatedly I wanted a firm walking shoe .against his advice I bought shoes 1 size larger flexible an soft, these are the most comfortable shoes thanks for helping me stop the tenants from growing trough the skin of my feet

[iarpak]

Great info as always! I’m 52 and researched this in Feb ‘22 due to a recommendation form a coworker who runs barefoot. The more I researched, the more I realized how flawed “normal” shoes are. Ever since, my everyday shoes are a couple of pairs of Xero shoes with zero drop and only 4mm soles and a pair of Lems that are zero drop and about 10mm thick soles for work. The experience has been wonderful. My feet have become so much stronger and my lower back pain has gone away, especially standing for extended periods like in a line.

I really recommend you research this and give it a shot. It’s so logical and makes so much sense.

[Echelon]

Finally, a honest doctor calling it out as he see’s it. Thank you and love your channel.

[channelisabandoned]

To be honest, walking barefooted on the grass in the morning is just so relaxing. The other benefits are just a bonus!

[mandyconnecteddogs]

I'm 52 this year.i have just recently decided that I need to go barefoot at least 90 percent of the time due to my hip issues. it really does help to walk and run barefoot. I do have to stop a lot to take out thorns though

[hummerklein]

You are amazing
My father was a 👞 salesman all my life 21 years
He was adamant about all you just talked about
My granddaughter gave me a pair of tennis shoes and I wore them last Saturday and Sunday morning I had pain in my feet ready for church got to the car had to go back in and change my shoes and wala all better.
Thank you for your goodness.
God bless everything you do

[dgh]

Me and my husband were sitting here talking about it since I’ve been so stressed lately. I want to start doing this since I got grass around my house.

[JoLaureys]

Dr berg helped me tremendously with my anxiety and depression. It’s been a challenge to follow his advice but it has helped me more than anything else I ever tried, and I tried everything. Thanks dr berg, you’re a gift to humanity ❤️

[robsycko]

Convers Allstars are the perfect shoe I'm 62 and have worn them ever since ever, I have high arches and great circulation.

[magnusguitar]

I've worked in the service industry for a decade, and I'm currently a year in working for Amazon(12-15 miles of walking a day). I suffered with foot, knee, and back pain for so many years. After swithcing to barefoot shoes, I dont wake up barely able to stand anymore, and nothing hurts like it used to. It took a few months to get used to, but I have ranges of motion I never used to have. I've tried to tell other drivers, but it almost sounds too good to be true and crazy at the same time.

[RkicF]

I have heavily stained feet from gardening bare foot. I was perplexed when you said to wear gloves in the garden. I still garden barefoot without gloves and no chemicals.