7 Grounding or Earthing benefits
Do you remember the last time you walked bare foot in nature, in the grass or in the sand?
If you are currently or chronically depressed or if you are dealing with some stress or heart conditions, the reply to the above question might be completely vague, uncertain, or evasive, and on one hand it might actually reveals your disconnection to earth. On the other hand grounding might be the soft cure approach to consider and practice for your condition.
I fully understand that one might be sceptical, and wonder why walking barefoot would improve their immune system.
Well, grounding or hearthing is basically reconnecting the human body to the earth's surface electrons.
Indeed an emerging scientific research focusing on environmental medicine has revealed this surprisingly positive and overlooked environmental factor on health.
For more scientific background on the subject I redirect you to the US National Library of Medicine which offer the most sourced page I have found.
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1. Research shows that night time grounding reduces sleep disturbances thus improving sleep quality.
2. Earthing significantly reduces inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the culprit behind almost every modern chronic illness. Electrons are thought to act as natural antioxidants by neutralizing positively charged inflammatory free radicals.
3. Most of the pain we feel in our bodies stems from some form of inflammation. If we are reducing inflammation by earthing, we are reducing this source of pain in our bodies. Reducing pain and inflammation in the body also results in more mobility. For those suffering from any arthritis, or pain related mobility issues, this is a big deal.
4. Grounding reduces and often prevents most signs of inflammation following injury: redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.
5. Grounding normalizes cortisol rhythm.
- Cortisol helps:
Control blood sugar levels
Regulate metabolism
Reduce inflammation
Assist with memory formulation
Control salt and water balance
Control blood pressure
- Elevated levels of cortisol can lead to:
High blood pressure
Muscle weakness
Changes in mood, irritability
Rapid weight gain
Depression
Fatigue
Back pain
Decreased concentration
Acne
Impaired memory
Female facial hair or female balding
Insomnia
Poor skin healing
Menstrual abnormalities
Blood sugar deregulation/high blood sugar
Decreased bone mineral density Easy bruising
6. Grounding eradicates effects of dirty electricity
What is Dirty Electricity? Adverse non-ionizing radiation (a-NIR) from electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure emanating from certain power, electrical and wireless devices commonly found in the home, workplace, school and community.
This study demonstrates that grounding essentially eliminates the ambient voltage induced on the body from common electricity power sources.
7. Grounding allows less blood viscosity (all heart related issues), increases the surface charge on RBCs and thereby reduces blood viscosity and clumping and it appears to be one of the simplest and yet most profound interventions for helping reduce cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular events.
More benefits:
Earthing regulates mood
Improved heart rate variability
Reduced clumping of red blood cells
Benefits those with asthma and other respiratory issues
Great for alleviating symptoms of jet lag
Relaxation (due to changes in the autonomic nervous system) which happens instantly Important for relaxation, health maintenance and disease prevention.
Thank you Somewhat Ordinary for the summary, you are truly a fountain of knowledge, and yes I am ready to live an inspired life!