In the late 1800s, Adolf Just, who is considered one of the founders of naturopathy wrote: “The feet are in a certain sense for man what the roots are for plants. Man draws vital energy and strength out of the Earth through his feet.” Also known as ‘Earthing’ or ‘Grounding’ is a practice of direct …
We are living in strange times right now. We are all feeling anxious as the Coronavirus spreads around the globe. In a matter of just a few weeks, our way of life has changed and we are uncertain if it will ever be the same again. According to health officials around the world, the best …
Our feet take us everywhere. They bear the weight of our bodies. They are all we have to stand on. Yet, they tend to be one of the most neglected parts of our body. We care for our face, our hands, and everywhere else and somehow we forget about our feet. Causes of Dry Feet: …
People who are diabetic can develop dry feet and a number of other foot problems mainly due to poor circulation and nerve damage also known as neuropathy. Neuropathy Nerve damage can cause pain, a burning sensation, tingling, loss of feeling in the foot, poor blood flow, muscle weakness, and changes to the feet. Nerve damage …
Our skin is the first layer of defense against harmful bacteria, environmental toxins, pollutants, the sun, and the wind, and anything else that our body comes in contact with. All of these elements take their toll on our skin. Our skin also becomes drier as we age. Additionally, we don’t have oil glands on the …
On average, our feet take about 5,000 steps (2.5 miles) every day. They also bear the weight of our bodies. Yet we tend to forget about the fact that they need some love and care. This leads to a number of foot problems and dry feet are among the most common ones. There are a …
Calluses are hard, thickened areas of skin that form as a result of pressure and/or rubbing on the skin. Calluses (and corns) develop naturally to help protect the skin underneath them from the pressure or friction. They can develop anywhere on the body but they generally develop on the hands and feet. Calluses are common …
Summer is here! The sky is blue, the sun is bright, and the days are long. It’s a time to clean out the clutter, clear our heads, and get outside and play. I love few things more than a warm summer night on the patio or a walk on the beach at sunset. Summer is a …
