Walking barefoot on the ground connects us to the earth's natural energy which we can absorb through our bare skin. This is known as Earthing or Grounding. Regularly connecting to the Earth's energy is said to help our body's own innate healing abilities!
This article about Earthing by Dr Axe, refers to a quote from The Journal of Environmental and Public Health which states:
"It is an established, though not widely appreciated fact, that the Earth's surface possesses a limitless and continuously renewed supply of free mobile electrons. The Earth's negative charges can create a stable internal bioelectrical environment for the normal functioning of all body systems which may be important for setting the biological clock, regulating circadian rhythms, and balancing cortisol levels."
". . . normal functioning of all body systems" - who doesn't want that?
Dr Axe goes on to discuss how the practice of Earthing or Grounding can:
This concept might sound a bit strange, or hippie and 'woo hoo', even a bit too simple, and that was my first thoughts too. But after seeing the effect on people's lives depicted in "The Grounded", it occurred to me this is another part of God's brilliant design that our modern way of life is causing us to miss.
Dr Axe goes on to discuss how the practice of Earthing or Grounding can:
- Reduce inflammation
- Help reduce stress hormones
- Help you sleep better
- Help increase energy, and
- Help lower pain
This concept might sound a bit strange, or hippie and 'woo hoo', even a bit too simple, and that was my first thoughts too. But after seeing the effect on people's lives depicted in "The Grounded", it occurred to me this is another part of God's brilliant design that our modern way of life is causing us to miss.
It would be great to regularly walk barefoot on the grass or take long barefoot strolls along the beach, but this is not always possible. So on washing days you'll find me standing barefoot under the backyard Hills Hoist hanging out my washing, as a small but practical way to squeeze some regular 'barefoot time' into my busy 'eat, work, sleep' routine.
About The Grounded - watch the movie here.
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