Is it Ok to walk barefoot?

We have heard many times: do not walk barefoot. 

Most people will usually listen because it is not the nicest of feelings walking on a piece of glass or lego or picking up a skin infection like a verruca.

Well here is some news for you, there are many other weird and wonderful things that you can stand on, pick up or cause damage to when walking barefoot. 

There are many of us this year that have introduced a new furry friend to the family. As many dogs shed, their hair can stick to blankets, couches and rugs.

As you walk barefoot around the house with your dog walking beside you, there is a chance that one of your dogs hairs can pierce through the top layer of your skin. 

Hair splinters look like splinters from wood or other materials. They can become quite painful and left untreated can become quite harmful. 

On the other hand, as we walk around barefoot around our houses or around the garden on a nice summers day, we are running the risk of stepping on glass or any other sharp objects.

If you are unlucky to step on a sharp object, there is a high possibility that you will pierce the skin and bleed. However it is very important to clean your foot thoroughly to prevent any infection. 

Our ancestors walked barefoot for many centuries, however we should try to limit it. Walking barefoot can cause aches and pains around the body.

Walking barefoot on hard surfaces can cause the foot to become under stress as it has nothing to support it. 

At the same time it is important to wear supportive footwear.  There is a high risk of falls in the elderly who wear slippers without any support.