Lifestyle
What’s the Deal with “Earthing?”
Earthing, or what is sometimes called “grounding”, is the idea that humans can benefit from being in electrical contact with the ground. The idea takes various forms, but most are based on the idea that contact with the ground causes free electrons to rush into the body to maintain a adequate supply to optimize various bodily processes such as immune system function, endocrine system function, etc. Earthing is often used as a rationale for walking barefoot or in Read More...
Is This the Worst Parenting Advice Ever?
“Kids should not be running in ‘minimalist footwear’ at all and, as in other shoes, should be wearing brand name running shoes with good motion control, cushioning, etc.”
- David Davidson, D.P.M., president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), Running Times Magazine, April 2010
Parents: Where does this statement rank as the worst advice you’ve ever heard?
I think you can guess where I’d cast my vote. This ranks right up there Read More...
Leave the Place Better Than It Was When You Arrived: A World-Changing Philosophy
Every once in awhile, I stumble upon simple but profound nuggets of advice that have the potential to change lives. I found one such nugget this last week:
“Leave the place better than it was then you arrived.”
I spent last week traveling around Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas doing a series of clinics for Backwoods outdoor stores. I was traveling with Chad Poole, the Merrell sales rep for that territory. During our time between Read More...
