Wednesday 24th September 2003 - Footloose, Superfood Number 5: Ginger plus Face Lifts

Footloose Designer Tim Brennan  Tomorrow’s shoes will give you a natural barefoot experience. Ninety-eight per cent of modern shoes, according to podiatrist William Rossi, contribute to poor posture, foot, back and shoulder ache - and can eventually lead to arthritis.  Following a new footwear philosophy - “The less a shoe does to a foot, the better for the foot” - designer Tim Brennan, 25, has created his Vivo “barefoot” shoes. He uses bullet-proof Kevlar to create an ultra-thin but super-tough sole. FOOT FAULT. Natural posture (left) is tilted 20 degrees by shoes forcing the body to adopt poor posture (right) Picture credit: Podiatry management The aim is to return you to a totally natural shoeless stance, at 90 degrees to the ground, compared with a “sensible” two inch heel that tips you forward 20 degrees, creating postural and alignment problems. I was most impressed when I tried out his new barefoot shoe, this week. My feet felt protected but totally unrestricted. Sadly though, they are not in the shops yet. Manufacturers Terra Plan say the shoes of the future will not be available till next year. The New Vivo Shoe Face Lift Emotional Freedom Technique uses acupuncture points and affirmations to overcome anger and pain. Practitioners claim EFT breaks the cycle of hurt and upset, and that even sceptics can learn the self-empowering healing technique by themselves. No needles are required: simply tapping facial acupuncture points and simultaneously reciting positive statements can resolve grievances and anguish. For more information visit www.mercola.com. Superfood Number 5: Ginger Ginger is favoured by philosophers, philanderers and sufferers of flatulence. The great Chinese thinker Confucius is said to have eaten it at every meal. The Portuguese cultivated it as an aphrodisiac and witches still use it in love spells. In New England ginger jam is served at dinner parties to aid digestion and prevent wind. The root can also be effective against colds, flu, motion sickness, sore throats, headaches, hypertension and many digestive ailments. Excellent for adding a zing to your stir-fries, try it as an after-meal tonic: pour boiling water on a little grated fresh ginger, let it steep, before adding honey and lemon juice.  Mark Winter   If you have any feedback or a subject you'd like to see covered on this page, write to Mark: Email jon@bubble.com with subject heading: Mark Winter Please note, we regret that due to time restrictions personal replies may not be available.

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