The benefits of walking barefoot

Apparently, by having direct contact with the soil when barefooted, our bodies are able to absorb negative electrons through the earth, which has its own natural charge. It helps stabilise our daily cortisol rhythm and create a balanced internal bioelectrical environment. — Reuters

I hate walking barefoot. Unless I’m walking on a beach devoid of litter.

The thought of having dirty feet (worse if it also stinks) simply puts me off. I cannot understand why some of my colleagues love to remove their shoes in the office and walk around barefoot on the filthy carpet!