{"product_id":"the-barefoot-book-50-great-reasons-to-kick-off-your-shoes-hardcover","title":"The Barefoot Book: 50 Great Reasons to Kick Off Your Shoes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eL. Daniel Howell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur addiction to wearing shoes has been linked to conditions ranging from foot fungus and bacteria to bunions and fallen arches. Ill-fitting and high-heeled shoes cause damage to the knees and spine, and continuous wearing of any kind of shoes builds up these problems. Daniel Howell describes the benefits of a simple alternative: going barefoot. The barefoot lifestyle corrects misalignments and increases foot strength and flexibility, and it is practiced in many other countries. In a reader-friendly, accessible style, this practical book explains the health advantages of going barefoot, provides tips for increasing barefoot time, and encourages everyone to experience the health benefits and the natural, vital pleasure of a barefoot connection with the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan something that feels as good as going barefoot also be good for you? (Yes!) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost of us kick off our shoes when we get home from work or an outing. It just feels good. Well, as Daniel Howell points out in this timely guide to barefooting, it feels good because it is good for us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eResearch shows that going barefoot strengthens our feet, makes them more flexible and improves body alignment. Why, then, are we buying shoes for infants who can't yet walk? Wearing high heels that hurt with every step? Spending hundreds of $$ on running and hiking shoes? Some of us are following social conventions or fashion trends. Most of us think we're protecting our feet and keeping them clean. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNot so, says Dr. Howell. An expert on human anatomy, he explains how shoes can: \u003cbr\u003e upset natural weight distribution\u003cbr\u003e overload joints\u003cbr\u003e decrease foot flexibility\u003cbr\u003e reduce shock absorbtion of the arch\u003cbr\u003e cause bunions and in-grown toenails \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePut your best-bare-foot forward\u003cbr\u003eHowell offers practical tips--and 50 good reasons--for easing into a barefoot lifestyle. He describes the best shoes to wear (if we must) but strongly encourages us to try going barefoot and to feel the life-changing health benefits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith barefoot hiking and running clubs springing up all over and the recent success of minimalist footwear, the time for bare feet is here. Whether you want to create more barefoot time for you and your family or go bare 24\/7, The Barefoot Book will help you every free and natural step of the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47422400954546,"sku":"9781630266639","price":28.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/8e17a5180949cfc1d94e2f61a2691219.webp?v=1778492316","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-barefoot-book-50-great-reasons-to-kick-off-your-shoes-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}