Winter Boots

10/31/2018

Winter Boots Tips for the Snow!

Yes unfortunately winter is just around the corner. It’s time to take out those boots and ensure they still fit properly – or think about buying new ones.

Consider these suggestions when you’re in the stores:

Removable Insoles – take your foot orthotics with you and make sure that they will fit into the new boots.
Rubber Soles – provide you with traction and stability. A lower heel and wider outsole provide the broadest base of support.
Laces – give you the most adjustability and support for walking and overall comfort. Velcro straps offer less support but would be a more desired option than pull-on.
Waterproof Leather or Membrane – keeping your feet dry equates to warmth and comfort. Leather boots are fine provided they have a waterproofing treatment.
Overshoes – if you’re unable to find boots, then an overshoe such as Neos maybe your solution.
Socks – wear warm socks when you try on your boots – with your orthotics in the boots. The socks should be made from a moisture wicking material like polypropylene, acrylic or wool – never cotton!

If you have any questions about your boots
please bring them with you to your next appointment and Eric will be glad to help.

Keep warm and comfortable this winter!

Being outside is good for you

8/9/2018

Getting Grounded

by Carrie Dennett of the Washington Post

It is not a secret that spending time in nature is good for you. For years, researchers have been detailing how people who live near green spaces — parks, greenbelts, tree-lined streets, rural landscapes — have better physical and mental health, and practices such as Japanese forest bathing and Nordic hygge, which has a strong outdoorsy component, are being embraced here in the United States. Could grounding be next?
I was intrigued when a colleague recently recommended a mutual patient — seeing her for stress management and me for nutritional advice — experiment
with walking barefoot in the grass for a short time each day. A few weeks
later, I stumbled across an article that gave a name to that practice:
grounding. The idea behind grounding, also called earthing, is that humans
evolved in direct contact with the Earth's subtle electric charge, but have lost
that sustained connection thanks to inventions such as buildings, furniture
and shoes with insulated synthetic soles.

Winter Boots

Winter Boots Tips for the Snow!

Being outside is good for you

Getting Grounded

Welcome to our Blog

Categories

Archives

sign up for updates

Serving Southern Ontario and Beyond