Health Benefits of Earthing

Living Well

"The earth is what we all have in common." ~ Wendell Berry

By Mecola 

Do you notice you feel better when you walk barefoot on the Earth? Recent research has explained why this happens.

Your immune system functions optimally when your body has an adequate supply of electrons, which are easily and naturally obtained by barefoot contact with the Earth.

Research indicates that electrons from the Earth have antioxidant effects that can protect your body from inflammation and its many well-documented health consequences. For most of our evolutionary history, humans have had continuous contact with the Earth.

It is known that the Earth maintains a negative electrical potential on its surface. When you are in direct contact with the ground (walking, sitting, or laying down on the earth's surface) the earth's electrons are conducted to your body, bringing it to the same electrical potential as the earth. Living in direct contact with the earth grounds your body, inducing favorable physiological and electrophysiological changes that promote optimum health.

You can begin receiving the healing benefits of the earth by simply touching your bare skin to the earth. Its that simple. No special products required.

A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that grounding can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.

Another study by Integrative Medicine finds that earthing could improve heart rate variability, which could lead to not only cardiovascular benefits, but also reduced stress and decreased anxiety and depression.

Do you find that you feel better after having direct contact with the earth? Earthing could be one of today’s most underrated and underutilized cures.

Thank you for reading Illuminated Living, and HAPPY EARTH DAY!