Healthy Hiking

Healthy hiking: what a vast topic!

You might be reading this because you're already a healthy hiker, and want to stay that way.

But do you approach hiking from all 4 perspectives? By that, I mean a conscious daily investment of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical energy into being a strong and confident hiker.

Are you surprised to hear that what you do in your daily life impacts your trail time? It does!

Or maybe you are bothered by hiking related injuries : shin splints, achy muscles, sore back or neck, inflamed tendons, blisters... a long list!

Or are you getting post-hike clues that your body is not happy with your boots, your pack, your hiking technique, or your diet?

It might be inflammation, sending you a little postcard. Or it's your digestive system providing a little feedback, possibly about contaminated drinking water. You can save yourself a lot of time, money, and trouble if you act on the message the first time.

Could it be that you're recovering from an injury or surgery, and are getting the urge to try hiking as a recovery strategy? Read my tips to prevent more trouble!

Or maybe you are raising the next generation of hikers, and want to teach them tricks and tips for strong hiking bodies.

Or are you past the child rearing years, and as an older hiker, interested in some tips to keep you on the trail for many more seasons?

Are you stressed out? Completely in over your head with work, kids, significant others, school, and other relentless responsibilities? Spending time in Nature is good medicine.

Speaking of good medicine, are you trying to eat a more healthy diet to go along with your hiking habit? Try a few nutritious hiking recipes on your next adventure. Give your taste buds AND your feet something new to explore!

Regardless of your motivation for seeking information about hiking health, you've come to the right place.

I'm an experienced middle aged hiker with several types of resources to share with you.

I have a background in human biology, with textbook knowledge & research experience as a university professor, so I know the jargon and follow the research findings.

I have years of practical experience working with the human body as a musculoskeletal health practitioner, including medical massage and naprapathic practices.

Throw in some training in health and wellness, and Voila! I'm a good resource for hikers.

And let's not forget my motivation for this website: as a weekly hiker, I'm highly motivated to figure out what's going on with my own body when I get signs of inflammation, muscle strains, or just new aches & pains. Trail time is my nirvana!

So why am I sharing it all right here?

Because I can't help myself!

The way I see it, once you've lived on the planet at least 50 years, it's time to give back to the human hiking community.

Oh, and one more thing: I'd like to hear from others who can share their unique insights into healthy hiking.

If we all pool our resources, we not only tempt people to get off the couch, out the door and onto the trail, but keep them there with great big smiles!

Hikers of the world, UNITE!

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