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Do you remember walking or running around barefoot on the grass as a child – or later, as an adult, on the beach or the park? If so, you probably associate pleasant memories with those days, feeling calm, happy, and healthy. As it turns out, there’s a reason for that and it’s called “earthing.” Be warned, it can sound a bit woo woo, so you might be skeptical at first, but rest assured, there’s legitimate proof to back it up so keep reading! What Is Earthing? Although we don’t think about it very often, the surface of the Earth is brimming with energy, in the form of mobile electrons. It’s not something that’s immediately noticeable, of course, since electrons are invisible, but there are many real things that cannot be seen. Earthing is all about the connection between those electrons and human biology. The basic concept relies on reconnecting humans to the surface of the earth – skin to nature – and it’s as simple as taking off your shoes. Coming into direct contact with the dirt, sand, or grass helps to stabilise your bioelectrical environments as the planet’s electrons work to balance your body’s system. You see, your immune systems functions best when your body has an adequate supply of electrons and the simplest way to obtain them is by connecting with the Earth barefoot. How Does Earthing Benefit You? In our modern world, many of us find ourselves disconnected from the Earth on a daily basis; we sit in office buildings or in front of laptops, travel the world in enclosed cars and put the soles of shoes between ourselves and the world. Not only that, every second of the day we’re exposed to radio, wifi, mobile frequencies. Reconnecting with the natural rhythms of the earth can help you live as you were meant to. But is earthing just pseudoscience, or is it a testable phenomenon that actually affects health in noticeable ways? To answer this question, double-blind experiments¹ were conducted on various test groups and when results came back, they were overwhelmingly positive. According to the tests, earthing is beneficial for: Stress relief Improved sleep Chronic pain reduction Improved immune system Reduction of pre-osteoporosis symptoms Better glucose regulation Inflammation reduction Better circulation Lowered blood pressure Using our natural environment to improve our health is an exciting idea, especially for those of us who have been looking for more excuses to get outdoors anyway. It’s safe (well, as long as you choose areas without bindies, hate those annoying bindies!), free, and does wonders for your mood. You have nothing to lose so give a go! Do you practice earthing? How has it affected you? Let me know in the comments! For more natural health tips visit our blog at: http://www.alkalife.com.au/blog
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