Health & Well-being

Tips, recipes and information to help us stay healthy and happy.

Bacon Butternut Squash Soup

It's getting easier and easier for my husband James to go barefoot. He recently went to the park with us and was completely barefoot the whole time. He even walked on the sidewalk and across the street barefoot for the first time. This is HUGE! I was impressed...

Toronto Barefoot Hiking in the Fall

This year, we’ve had a particularly mild autumn in Ontario; temperatures have been consistently higher than normal all of September and into October and they seem to be holing off before we will call it a season (knock on wood). Therefore, this fall is also being...

Paleo Turkey Club Wraps

I have been craving a BLT ever since I started making mayonnaise. Having mayo in the fridge is totally new to us. I didn't know it could made so easily and have it fall within the Paleo guidelines. Not only do we eat it now, we devour it the day I make it! Anytime I...

Modified Flip-flops for Better Extended Use

Modified Flip-flops for Better Extended Use

As much as consider myself a "hardcore" advocate for barefooting, and the fact that I much rather have absolutely nothing on my feet whenever possible, I must admit that flip-flops can be a bit of a life saver some times. Whether I need some protection when crossing a...

Beef & Veggies Stew – Paleo Style

Beef & Veggies Stew – Paleo Style

Ingredients: 1 lb top sirloin beef (or your favourite cut for stewing), cut in cubes 2 medium zucchinis, in thick slices 2 medium carrots, in thick slices 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped (use low-sodium canned tomatoes as an option) 3 cups...

Altoids Tin Emergency Kit

Altoids Tin Emergency Kit

After 20+ years of barefooting, I have learnt that preparation is key in order to have a good experience while enjoying a walk around the city or a hike out in the trails. Therefore, I have put together a pocket-size kit that I carry with me on all my excursions in...

Barefoot in Business

» A Guest Contribution by fellow Barefooter Randy Scott owner of Barefoot Art & Antiques Whenever we hear about folks enjoying the barefoot lifestyle, we normally think of doing so in a non-work related environment, but what about the idea of not only living - but...

A Barefoot Chat with Dr. Steve Gangemi “The Sock Doc”

A Barefoot Chat with Dr. Steve Gangemi “The Sock Doc”

Dr. Steve Gangemi is a holistic physician, specializing in chiropractic and functional neurology. A 16-time Iron Man participant, and a barefooting advocate, he is actually known for wearing only socks or going completely barefoot at his clinic. The Sock Doc engaged...

A Barefoot Conversation withDale Blacker, RMT

A Barefoot Conversation with
Dale Blacker, RMT

Dale Blacker is a Registered Massage Therapist from Toronto, Canada who enjoys the benefits from walking and spending a good amount of time in bare feet - even at work for most part! Dale and I became friends after he started a barefooting "experiment" some three...