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What Lurks in the Grass
Barefoot and fancy free? Think again. Dermatologist Judith Hellman explained recently to the New York Times about the dangers lurking in the grass.
Running Barefoot
I love when the weather gets warmer and I can finally wear flip flops and let the wind blow through my toes. Feeing the cool grass beneath my feet is what spring is all about.
Other people have taken it to the next level and run barefoot.
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Run Barefoot and Avoid Running Injuries?
The idea of running barefoot seems like some new age, hippie movement to get people to be free in their bare skin. Or some eco-friendly push to persuade people to forgo sneakers so they don't end up in landfills. Although the freedom and environmental arguments for barefoot running are valid, Christopher McDougall, author of the best-selling book Born to Run, believes running without sneakers could be the answer to preventing shin splints, knee pain, and other running injuries.
Yoga Unites the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Barefoot chick from our Yoga Stretch and Tell community group wants to know what the practice of yoga means to you, and posted this:
I know most people do yoga to relax and tone their body and I think that is wonderful just of itself. But yoga [as defined in Sanskrit, the language of origin] actually means a union of mind, body, and spirit.
Besides the health and physical benefits does anyone also get into the spiritual aspect of yoga, or the meditative component of clearing your mind of thought? If you incorporate the spiritual dimension into your yoga or would like to talk about that part of the total yoga experience, I would enjoy hearing from you.
Walking Barefoot? Make Sure You've Had a Tetanus Shot
Nothing beats walking barefoot in the grass — it's the definition of Summer. Most of the time your feet make contact soft, warm, clean grass and soil, but not all the time. A cut or puncture from some sharp object can be extremely painful, but contracting Tetanus from your wound is much worse.
Fit Tip: Walk Barefoot in the Sand
The next time you're at the beach, take a break from relaxing in the sun and get up and move around. Resist walking on the flat sand right at the water's edge and go for the dry sand. Ditch your shoes so you can really use your toes to grip the ground.
Healthy Dose Link Time
- Cucumber tartines for a lowfat and fancy snack — Vitamin G
- Three ways to run almost barefoot — Vital Juice
- How Starbucks affects your waist — That's Fit
- Katie Holmes runs in 769 Pink New Balance sneakers — Fit Celeb
- Get physical with your man and make a tennis date — Fresh Fitness Tips
- Make the most of your next sushi meal — Healthy Bites
- Ten salads to avoid when dining out — Daily Spark
- Don't fall prey to the couch potato syndrome this Autumn — Health
Nike Naked Running Camp?
I've heard of naked yoga and naked biking, but running in the buff? Now that's something new. Check out Nike's latest commercial below to learn all about "natural" running.
Gear Review: Cell Voltra Running Shoe by Puma
I just took Puma's new running shoe, the Cell Voltra ($100), out for a test run.
The first thing I noticed was that the shoe is incredibly light. Being the curious sort, I put it on my digital kitchen scale to weight it.
Skechers Shape Ups Shoes: Cool or Not?
If you're not willing to pay nearly $250 for MBTs, you might consider the Skechers version. Skechers Shape Ups Strength ($100) and Shape Ups Metabolize ($100) mimic walking barefoot, helping you tone your muscles and get in shape. Would you wear them?
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