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      noseleather @CO3
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      @CO3 Can you give more info on the belt and vagus nerve connection? Would something like a draw cord waist be bad then because its not elastic? Also the elastic wasteband in most clothes is made of spandex which is akin to polyester... you dont really want that directly on your skin and they are also frequently tight on your skin as well...

      A big big one of importance is organic natural fabrics. There is no reason not buy organic cotton, organic silk, organic linen etc. You also need to look for GOTS certification, as that is the real deal and gives assurance that the fabric is fully organic and untreated at any point in the process from farming to final product.

      Most conventional fabrics are bleached then coated in various chemicals before being woven and sewn and then are further treated with stuff like anti wrinkle or softening agents. Then the dyes used can also be extremely problematic.

      GOTS ensures you dont have any of this. OEKO TEX unfortunately only ensures that the end product is free of detectable harmful chemicals but the fabric can still be processed with a lot of the unnecessary junk found in normal clothes.

      Sadly you cannot trust most textiles unless they are GOTS organic certified as they will then be using all sorts of harsh chemicals and dyes (which are intentionally made to never wash out and therefore will still be present even in older clothes). You dont want that stuff on your skin when you dont need to have it there.

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      • KvirionK
        Kvirion @CO3
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        @CO3 said in Impact of Clothing on Health:

        Secondly, there is a totally under-discussed matter in my opinion: the matter of vagus nerve impingement. This is very serious, and one should never wear belts for this reason. Look for clothing with an elastic belt for your free time. and look into suspenders.

        Yeah, it's new to me, thank you!

        to be zero-drop, or 'barefoot'

        Isn't this contextual? I.e., 'barefoot'-like is great if one is walking into nature (grass or sand), but what about concrete? Aren't springy soles better when walking on hard pavement?

        A little learning is a dangerous thing ;
        Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring :
        There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
        And drinking largely sobers us again.
        ~Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism

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          Gull @CO3
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          @CO3 Thanks for the tips ! Had no idea about the belt and its effects.

          I have been doing the same other things for the past years and I can say it has improved my health significantly, most notably regarding circulation. I used to have very cold feet and now they are never cold. One last effect, and perhaps one of the most underrated effect of walking 90+% of the time in barefoot shoes, is the balance that is developed. I don't fall, I don't trip.

          A small thing to add re-barefoot shoes compagnies, there are multiple ones out there but if you are in Europe, Mukishoes ( https://mukishoes.com) is a brand that is cheaper than vivo barefoot and does the job, while still being quite discrete for barefoot shoes (they have also been holding very well after a full year of intense use, something I can't say about my vivo sadly).

          Thanks for the tip regarding belts !

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          • AnicieteA
            Aniciete @CO3
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            @CO3 I work on a farm so barefoot “shoes” are out of the question. Most boots have some sort of heel so I’m not really sure what boots would be suitable. I do notice wearing riding boots all day my legs are incredibly sore.

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            • CO3C
              CO3 @noseleather
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              @noseleather said in Impact of Clothing on Health:

              Also the elastic wasteband in most clothes is made of spandex which is akin to polyester... you dont really want that directly on your skin and they are also frequently tight on your skin as well...

              Yeah and it's usually inside of the pants. not on the outside. I forgot to mention the following:

              you can check the fabric of something by taking a tiny part and burn it. Plastic burns like well plastic, cotton, etc barely burns at all. I have never had pants with an elastic lining have the elastic on the outside, and the waist has never touched my skin.

              Boxers are the only underwear you should wear btw.

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              • CO3C
                CO3 @Aniciete
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                @Aniciete said in Impact of Clothing on Health:

                I work on a farm so barefoot “shoes” are out of the question

                Why? I'm not saying I'm not sympathetic, but at least explain it. Do you require a reinforced shoe to avoid injuries? I can't really think of any other possible reason other than you misunderstanding terms.

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                • CO3C
                  CO3 @Kvirion
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                  @Kvirion said in Impact of Clothing on Health:

                  Aren't springy soles better when walking on hard pavement?

                  Nope. The springiness also has nothing to do with it. Zero drop refers to not only the thickness of the sole, but the heel raise as well.

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                    happyhanneke
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                    You must be a man.
                    Cotton bras are impossible to find and if you find them they are a truly awful fit. Unfortunately.

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                      ilovethesea @happyhanneke
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                      @happyhanneke Aerie has a wireless cotton bra! Ok 91% cotton - not bad. It fits just like a regular bra.
                      https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/bras/lightly-lined-bras/superchill-wireless-lightly-lined-bra/7790_8376_062?menu=cat4840006

                      Although not good to wear when you don’t have to.
                      https://brasandbreastcancer.org/

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                      • AnicieteA
                        Aniciete @CO3
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                        @CO3 It’s in my best interest to wear steel toe boots because I’m constantly dealing with farm equipment and livestock. I’m definitely open to buy barefoot shoes when I’m not working though. Wearing boots for 8-10 hours a day starts to take its toll.

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                          noseleather @happyhanneke
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                          @happyhanneke Honestly the best thing would be to not wear a bra... but cottonique makes 100% cotton ones as an option but yes fit is an issue but its still worth it

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                            happyhanneke @noseleather
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                            @noseleather
                            Jeez that must be the ugliest underwear that I have ever seen.
                            Good thing I'm old and married for a long time. Otherwise I probably would be out the door.
                            I'm going to try this out, it might be comfortable at least.

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                            • onliestO
                              onliest @CO3
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                              @CO3 Linen is my favorite fabric. I love how it wrinkles and makes you look like a Miami Vice extra. Kino

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                                CO3 @Aniciete
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                                @Aniciete said in Impact of Clothing on Health:

                                It’s in my best interest to wear steel toe boots because I’m constantly dealing with farm equipment and livestock.

                                oh yeah ofcourse. you don't want a cow leaning on your toe and pulverizing it lol.

                                I would look for wide toe box work boots with a minimal drop and relatively flexible soles. I found the terra venom online that fits at least the first two criteria.

                                I see the brand 'keen' also mentioned. to some extent the heel itself kind of protects your foot, so none of these are truly barefoot. But having used barefoot sandals before these current boots, i can confidently say the super wide toe box isl likely more important than the sole thickness ( which is still important)

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                                  CO3 @happyhanneke
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                                  @happyhanneke What do you mean? I specifically mention I am a man in this thread lol. I wear a polyester uniform on a daily basis now and have no way around it. So it's not like I'm not understanding of the fact that it's hard. That's why i asked specifically for female input here

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                                    CO3 @Aniciete
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                                    @Aniciete https://store.japan-zone.com/products/soukaido-vo-80-steel-toe

                                    lol these seem interesting. Don't know how they'd hold up in mud and they're a bit like insane to just wear around the city,

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                                    • KilgoreK
                                      Kilgore
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                                      I can no longer wear or touch anything polyester. My skin starts to itch as it has become very sensitive to toxic material.

                                      Kamakura shirts are my favorite 100% cotton and one of the last trad/ivy brands that still deliver quality. UNLIKE BROOKS BROTHERS!

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                                        CO3 @Kilgore
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                                        @Kilgore Almost all secondhand stores have lots and lots of cotton options. I bought a silk shirt and a wool long coat for 3 euros the other day. One of the only perks of living in Northern Europe is you have great secondhand stores with beautiful natural clothing

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                                          A Former User
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                                          no clothes like an african lion hunter, dick swinging like a madman, the natural organic way

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                                            CO3 @A Former User
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