Earthing
Pop quiz! What has been scientifically proven to quickly reduce pain, inflammation, cortisol, stress level, improve circulation, blood pressure, speed up tissue healing, protect the body against harmful levels of environmental EMFs, improve sleep, regulate the nervous system, improve PMS and hot flashes, increase energy level, relieve muscle tension and headaches? Oh and it is FREE. It is right under your nose, or to more precise, under your feet! Earthing or grounding is the connecting of our electrical bodies directly to the earth to benefit from the flow of earth’s ever abundant electrons to bring our voltage to where nature had intended it to be for optimal health.
Summer time in the northern hemisphere gives us ample opportunity to tap into this incredibly powerful yet gentle healing modality. Here is how to go about seeing just how you can feel when you bring your body’s voltage to a better state that more closely matches the earth.
Take those shoes off! You can simply sit in a chair with your feet on the grass, unpainted and unsealed concrete, or dirt. It is best if the surface is damp to increase the conductivity. It will not work on wood or asphalt. Of course you can also walk barefoot on a beach, preferably on wet sand or dirt, but for most of us who are not lucky enough to be near a beach we can simply sit barefooted in good contact with the ground.
In as little as a few minutes you can begin to feel relief. I noticed my diaphragm release after one minute as I let out a sigh, signaling my muscles to relax and my breathing to slow down. The longer and more frequent you practise this, the better the results. Stay put for a half hour, and make it a new daily habit to see its benefits. The more serious and chronic your condition, the more frequently you should do this each day. The benefits often fade however if you stop the practice. It is another way besides Biofield Tuning to regulate your natural electromagnetic system!
For a deeper dive into the science behind Earthing check out the book entitled « Earthing » by Clinton Ober, Dr.Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. and Martin.