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Walking barefoot: packaged, productised and marketed

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Yes, reflexology paths:

The beneficial effects on your whole body of stimulating your feet is the basis of the ancient practice of reflexology. In China, reflexology paths paved with different types of stone have been around for thousands of years and are regularly walked on for relaxation and to promote longevity.

Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in 2005 showed that walking reflexology paths three times a week for 30 minutes a session over 16 weeks can reduce blood pressure and improve balance.

Madness.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 at 11:08 am by Tim and is filed under Humor, Link, The Great Outdoors. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

3 Responses to “Walking barefoot: packaged, productised and marketed”

  1. MizFit Says:
    March 25th, 2008 at 11:26 am

    SO INTERESTING and ties in with the notion of those vibram 5 fingers shoes/barefoot running!

  2. monica Says:
    March 25th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    i wonder if their reduced blood pressure has more to do with walking 30 minutes three times a week than with reflexology!?

  3. MizFit Says:
    March 25th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    good point,

    signed the fitness woman who TOTALLY didnt see that initially :)

    M.

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