Detroit evening times., 1942-05-24
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put the old bus away for the duration. Others
who really need their cars are cutting down on driving as
much possible This curtaiment means but thing
Americans have got to get out and hoof it.
Walking, to date, has been hobby sport, some
thing to fill in duh Sunday afternoon. Now it's
sy The sudden demand for walking has led to lots of old
fashioned grousing because unpatrotc
but because walk of length for the average
he's going to wind up at home with his barking
dogs soaking in pail Of hot water.
The chances 10O-to-1 that there's nothing physc
ally wrong with the person who walls my feet killing
me-" Experts practically all troubles to i'll
fitting shoes or improper stockings When you were
yongser you had perfect feet but the chances that
by the time you 16 you developed foot defect of
because you the wrong kind of shoes
Now that you've got to walk, you might well do it
properybecause only this patriotic going
to aid Uncle Sam but daily doses are good for you
brisk walk to the station morning and night will knock
Pas bay window for loop and improve his disposition
100 per cent
According to Dr. Joseph Lelyveld chairman the Ma
tonal Foot Health Council walking brings into play al
every voluntary muscle of the human body And you
swing down the street with the right posture he points
out, you will breathe deeper promote digestion by in
creasng circulation the digestive organs stimulate your
glands and best Of ALL lose your fat.
Walking can be done most comfortably when feet are
good condition and shoes and stockings comfortable
and fitted correctly" DR.. Lelyveld explains "Heathfu
walking dependent properly functonng feet whose
natural object is to support the body, carry lightly
safely and gracefully Good feet point straight forward
held at right angles the leg and carry the body
weight three points bearings the heel the ball of
the foot and the great and little toes"
Women do less walking than because, DR. Leyveld
believes there much greater discomfort in trying walk
with stylish high-heeed shoes Business particular
like walk for they've discovered that stroll midday
banishes enseness provides relaxation and vgo
Good shoes are important. Indians walked in
but these no longer the natural type of footwear Con-
crete pavements and hard floors require more support FOR
the feet The majority of American shoes built
but often person gets improperly fitted
Nine out Of adults, according TO Or. Lelyvcd,
foot defective and practically all their troubles
by wearing regard the
of the feet With exceptions all children born
with sound welfomed feet but by the time they leave
high school at least 70 cent have developed ailments
An examiner for district board during World War I
reported that rejected for foot trouble than
for any other two reasons combined In the present
these that the examining boards
afford to reject apprecabe number without sacrificing
the of army.
good shoe is that permits the free movement of
all toes, has moderately low heels and medium weight
sole that bends freelywhere the
The shank should be resilient the
kid leather to allow natural ventilation Heavier leather
should be perforated to prevent perspiration
Stockings Or. Lelyveld points out nearly
much trouble shoes Short stockings cramp the toes
so-called hammer toes crooked toes bunons
and ngrown nails Circulatory disturbances come
tight garters. Walking increases circulation and
restrictions OF any may veins and
large ankles.
Leyvelds advice that to get the most good from
your walking do it correctly He lists posture
the most important This accepted theory Of medical
authorities who have long held that posture most
senal to good health If the organs the body
function properly the muscles not only Of the feet
lower limbs but also hips 10 per-
form their duties without pain discomfort carry the
body erect shoulders back abdomen in and
back straight.
You do all this however if your feet are COM
planning because OF caluscs ingrouu nails. A
slight change from your present posture or gait caused
by "a seemingly slight foot dertn9qhent may result In
really feet Nhcn It's happens you should have
podatrist chiropOdis correct tho ailments advise
you the future your feet.
Persons who unaccustomed walking should begin
by going moderate distance gradually increasing
magc daily Too long walks first Viii les and
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that you walk wherever and whenever you can.