Minimalist shoes

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I'm an inpatient hospital pharmacist. I'm on my feet all the time. I have typically tried to find the most cushioned shoes I could find. Even with these my feet and leg ached. Brand new shoes three times a year or more helped keep those pains at bay. There would be that particular day where I realized that the shoes were no longer doing their job and it was time to order more. 

I came across some information about the concept of minimalist shoes. Build up foot and leg strength and get biofeedback with each footfall. 

I bought my first pair of Xero shoes and slowly worked up to wearing them all day at work and then eventually walking three miles a day in them. It didn't come easily but I distinctly remember the first day ai wore the shoes and realized that every footstep hurt and I was walking differently to try and fix that. The feedback mechanism was working. 

I don't have the leg and foot pains anymore. I've had my first pair of Xeros in November of 2021 and I still wear those same shoes almost 2 years later. 

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Salt supplementation

Salt supplementation.

Salt restriction is dangerous. You will die if you don't ingest salt. On the contrary, your body will produce sugar if not ingested. Ingest too many carbohydrates though and your insulin elevates. Elevated insulin cases sodium and water retention. 

I salt my food and use LMNT for additional supplementation.