Cobblestone Cure

There’s something you can walk on that actually lowers your blood pressure...

If you or someone you know has high blood pressure – you can walk it down a bit on a special mat. In a new study, participants who walked barefoot on a cobblestone mat for 5 to 10 minutes a day lowered their pressure five points over the course of three months. The simulated stones target pressure points on the soles of the feet that lower stress hormones – and ultimately blood pressure.

That’s a lot of stone walking – but the results are good – about the same amount of improvement you’d get from a low-salt diet. The mats range in size and price but average around $40.