Grounding and Your Health

Have you tried everything under the sun to remedy your chronic inflammation, but nothing seems to improve your condition? Maybe try going barefoot.

Did you know that the planet and its beings have a natural electrical charge? Grounding - or Earthing - is what we do when we put our bodies in direct contact with the Earth.

Our stressful modern lives, the increase in pharmaceutical dependence, and toxins in our food, water and air have increased the prevalence of free radicals in our systems. Some studies show this is responsible for the significant increase in cases of cancer and chronic inflammation over the past few decades. Grounding introduces free electrons into the system that counteract the accumulation of these free radicals. The effect is immediate, though the longer you can ground the more dramatic the healing benefits.

Since the invention of rubber-soled shoes in the 1960s, we've almost completely disconnected ourselves from the electrical charge of our planet. As living beings that are native to the Earth, could our separation from nature be partly to blame for our declining health? There have been several research studies on Earthing that have had some promising results for conditions such as chronic pain, circulatory problems, sleep issues and wound healing.

Those of us who live in cooler climates are even less likely to expose our bare skin outdoors this time of year. Although in controlled situations exposure to cold for brief periods can actually be beneficial to our immune systems. Taking a short walk in the snow is incredibly uncomfortable at first, but the body has a remarkable way of adapting to external conditions, and with consistent practice cold therapy can provide amazing health benefits. However, it's a good idea to clear it with your doctor before venturing outdoors for a walk in subzero weather without proper outerwear.

The body is designed to heal itself under ideal conditions (body, mind and energetic balance), so it stands to reason that introducing a reconnection to our natural electrical equilibrium will only serve to support any other healing efforts we pursue.

So the next time you go outside to get your mail, weed the garden, or play with the kids, consider leaving the sneakers inside and let the energy of Mother Earth recharge your health.✨

Original publication and sources can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/grounding-your-health-wellearthholistic/