so we say pain free, what should we know about them? how can we give them a break, and what can our hands do for our feet in good shape or next on d w? oh, i just got a thought they were great able to be able to do how far does one person walk in a lifetime? we such as estimate that over the course of 80, if the average person covers between 82860000 kilometers. that's like working on the earth equator 3 to 4 times. but it's only possible if our feet are in good

condition. so how can we ensure our feet stay healthy, all that and more on this edition of in good shape. our feet provide the ideal habitat for billions of microbes. they're invisible to the naked eye, but when we look at them through a microscope, we can identify 3 main groups. bacteria, viruses, and funky. many hundreds of different kinds of bacteria live in our feet, that's normal. but when there are too many of certain kinds, it becomes a problem that's when our feet start to smell. one of the guilty culprits is the bacterium stuff in the caucus epidermis. it

actually feeds on sweat as it breaks down the sweat you trick acid is formed, and that smells, these bacteria also live in other of the body, like the armpits. but feet are especially prone to them because they are often trapped in socks and shoes where it's warm and damp, the best conditions for them to multiply the result, stinky feet. it's unpleasant, especially for others, but not in itself harmful. now to the 2nd group, countless viruses live on our feet, but the human papilloma virus, or h, p v, especially likes the hard skin on our feet. this can result in unsightly growths, such as veruca, those and other warts feet are particularly prone towards because they're subject to a lot of stress every day. even the smallest entry to the skin makes it easy for the

virus to infect the skin cells. on the foot, words often form as for rockers, which press inwards when you put weight on your foot, it can often feel like stepping on a thorn. the 3rd group are filament, is funky, which are responsible for most of all fungal diseases. on the feet. and toenails, they use an enzyme to break down the keratin that your nails are made of, and then feed on it. they tend to take up residence, where ever they find a thick layer of skin filament is funky, can also be found in other parts of the body, such as the crook of the arm. but they especially loved the warm climate provided by your feet. in fact, bacteria, viruses and funky all love, warm moist conditions. so your feet can be a magnet for all of them. to stop the family and friends causing problems. and doctors recommend thoroughly

drying your feet and keeping them dry and regularly trimming your nails. when micro organisms also like to live, sometimes the can cause problems in other areas of the body. you may get fac on knee pain, due to abnormal positioning of the feet. that's often caused by wearing the wrong shoes. finding shoes that fit really well is not easy. that's an end of our feet of our most basic foundation rust on these things. and then if our shoes are loose, don't fit right. if they're older, worn down on one side or aren't quite the right size, we don't feel comfortable over all wilson and reading a schafer knows what he's talking about. for 20 years he's been running a shoe shop for problematic feet. so what can hurt my feet?

and experienced podiatrist, like even gather can spot immediately if his patients have been wearing the wrong shoes from hamburger. so firstly, i can see from the callous gets formed here. and this is called a hammer toe. see, at your age it shouldn't be as pronounced as that, you're honest. so all's cooper on this patient also house bunyan known medically as hollis follicle. they're often caused by wearing heels. yours is guns going to be through akin here. you can see very clearly that your entire weight has been on the 1st met, tarza, proline, geale joint larva. and any damage to that joint is irreversible for it can't be repaired. it doesn't even the size one connor's mac upon. mm hm. many people develop problems with their feet at some stage, lifestyle, age and intensive sports can all play a role. frederick red man plays humble part of his foot, his misshapen hosing pain,

and his cough muscles. how can i prevent injury analyzing the way a person walks can be helpful both to lead it. she may care crystal troutman wants to prevent conditions like playford high arches and flat feet needing to long term problems. and in been out as the end of the year, i can see how the foot is behaving, will how a touches down, how it pushes offline and how it's affecting the ankle. me and help me. and we don't just look at the feet. we look at the whole person and work to improve overall mobility to the food of the month of visit. in the worst case is a problem with the foot can cause damage to the knees or hips. so christoph troutman develops, tailor made insults that he produces by hand, but he says training as the best way to prevent problems occurring in the 1st place . did you buy the theme at the end button on the window the stevens ones is most. we have 27 muscles and the souls of our feet that are there to adapt to uneven ground before they waste away if they're not exercised again. so it's good to wake

them up every now and then by walking around barefoot with the end was digging love . so will going barefoot help? many experts say yes, because this stimulates the muscles in the foot while in showing your feet up all the space they need. but it's not suitable for every one. guns briefly is the, it's really important to insurance, done safely. i wouldn't recommend it for people who already have problems were improved. for those with high archers like this customer, i'm walking without shoes, can increase pressure on the foot. i go right wonder even if walking barefoot isn't an option having foot where that fits well is a huge help and bob is meg. i can hardly feel that i'm wearing shoes. they're really light. no pressure points, perfect, perfect. if he were shoes and in souls that fit well and do appropriate exercise, your feet can remain problem free throughout your life. oh,

so how about a short work out for your feet? try standing on tiptoe, rolling over a ball or picking something up with your toes. incidentally, humans weren't the 1st to discover how to walk on 2 legs. birds and their ancestors dinosaurs were around long before we came on the scene. ah flightless birds like ostriches, have perfected the out of running on 2 legs. they can move at speeds of up to 65 kilometers an hour apart from us, humans, only a few other models move around on 2 legs. so what was behind this evolution? we development in humans. the upright gate is a characteristic feature of modern humans. there are different theories as to its origin. but most scientists believed that our 1st upright steps were taken here in

east africa. many millions of years ago. so is to lush, rain forest head. that's why our ancestors lived in trees, which is best done using all 4 limbs. on the ground, however, the pre human adi pacific is ramirez sometimes walked on to less. the movement of continental plates created new mountains, few and fewer rainclouds reached east and africa. as result. this change the climate. it became dry. 5000000 years ago, the dense rain forest gradually disappeared and the savannah and matched the ability to walk upright helped our ancestors to survive. all round visibility provides better protection from predators, and it means the hands of free for carrying food and tools. for example, a single passing can provide for a whole group on 2 feet. our ancestors also became foster and can cover more ground

. humans became long distance runners. so the modern human is built for walking and running. it's often said that 10000 steps a day is healthy, but it's actually very little scientific data to support that number. however, one recent study showed that people who will 8000 step the day have a much lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases than those who take just 4000 steps. running her from any benefits. for anyone who wants to take up jogging, here are all top tips for success with you should warm up before every run. infected warm up increases breathing and heart rate, and it'll bring the body to something like an operating temperature. ah, yeah, eliza, getting warmed up,

is ideal preparation. it helps prepare the muscles, tendons, and joints for the upcoming str. after all, you don't want to injure yourself while training. any fellow lung fanning? ah, ah! after a 20 minute warm up, the muscles are warm and ready to go. keep the body straight and run in a relaxed way. not too fast. if what happened now the 1st benefit of running is it's fun, the more you run, the more fun it is. it also gives you a sense of achievement. you can eat afterwards because you burn a lot of energy and it helps you live longer. what more could you wanting a live? possibly my me. it's important to have breathable sportswear and good running shoes . because when you run twice, your body weight goes into each step and what you have to look

carefully for the right running shoes, and it's very important that they're comfortable and you have good cushioning form . there should be a thumbs width of space in front of the foot. i flat. you don't want to peruse your toes in the cloud. another important factor, the good running style. the trainer, advisors hitting the ground with the whole foot instead of the heel. this is easier on the joints while running the body burns, a lot of energy and loses fluid was like if an off you lose water very quickly when you run along. if it's a hot tyler day, you can lose a leader or more in an hour. you can't completely replenish it while running it, having the small water bottle online or leaving one somewhere is helpful. otherwise, rehydrate my quickly after training and it's now for the body count rehydrate more than $100.00 milliliters water per quarter hour. so how often should you run ideally, 2 to 3 times a week, for between 30 and 45 minutes. and i thought i go on in warmer places,

avoid the hot times a day, or run in the evening or better yet. and early in the morning. lots cooler, he'll sweat less, get less hydrated in the morning. it's like having a nice oxygen shower before work and the temperature doesn't causes much strain. money from alaska, regular running keeps you mentally and physically fit. and it's the best tonic against wrinkles because it improves blood supply to the skin. and what about losing weight? and it's been painted associate, running with losing weight, and it is possible, but you need endurance and continuity. you can burn 100 grams of fat tissue in one hour, which means you have to run for 10 hours to lose a kilogram. now, awe here again, our tips for healthy running warm up, i'm stretch, drink plenty of fluids. and good running shoes are very important. preferably one

shoe size larger than normal. do you have any questions, whether it's about nutrition, exercise research, or therapy? just drop is the line. send an email to in good shape at d, w dot com with a bit of luck. well, answer your question in one of our upcoming shows in 17th century gear, high heels symbolized masculinity. i stated, the origin of shoes with heels could go back to riding on horseback by heels helped to prevent that from slipping through the stirrup. since the 19th century, high heels have mainly been a part of women's fashion as they give the impression of long legs that is considered attractive. but one thing clear, high heels, i'm not good feel feet. 24 year old tyra sutton love shopping and she loves high yield is taquila from dana. i like wearing

heels, especially when i go out. and there are certain occasions when you feel better wearing heels in me, feel more confident to still give hula. but as many women know from painful experience a day spent in heels can take its toll. tyra wants to know of heels are actually bad for the feet. doctor nickle has gone. pat is an orthopedist 1st, he has his patients walk on a treadmill that measures how much pressure is being placed on the feet. particularly intense pressure shows up. read. does problems horn upside, the basic problem with high heels is that they place more pressure on the 4 foot poses for tight. what kind of force? the pressure there is up to 5 times greater than normal wounds. damage the, the kind of the uneven weight distribution with high heels triggers pain much faster than with flat shoes. you are an a flatten troop in the long term it can cause damage to the fi.