14/12/2022
One of my favourite things about summer - no shoes ♥️
🌱👣 We need to get our bare feet onto the earth...for at least 20min a day.
There is growing scientific evidence showing the physical and mental health benefits of "earthing" or "grounding", on everyone from premature newborns to adults with chronic pain and inflammation.
We are, in essence, electrical beings, made up of atoms (which are made of electrons, protons, and neutrons). We literally have an internal electrical charge, which is influenced by the electric fields around us. And just like all electrical circuits, we need to be grounded EVERY DAY (and as much as possible) .
Even if we were to ignore the fact that most of us spend all day every day surrounded by wifi, devices and appliances, we also automatically reach for our shoes when we step outside! So we never give our bodies the opportunity to balance the electrical charge within us.
The research has shown the following health benefits of grounding/earthing:
👉 Reducing inflammation
👉 Reducing pain, including chronic pain
👉 Regulating the nervous system and cortisol levels
👉 Protecting the body from disruptive electromagnetic fields (EMF)
👉 Reducing jet lag
👉 Improving blood flow
👉 Restoring energy
👉 Improving sleep
👉 Faster wound healing
👉 Regulating immunity
👉 Improving mood
👉 Reducing blood viscosity (lowering risk of blood clots).
This article from FX Med is one of the many great articles available online that explain how earthing works. And as it says: "It’s tempting to always look for the newest innovations in science and medicine to improve our health, and we certainly aren’t opposed to that type of progress. But sometimes there’s a solution literally right beneath your feet, and you don’t realize it. For issues like chronic pain, mood imbalances, and even conditions like diabetes and heart disease, simply connecting to the Earth each day can play a huge role in restoring health and well-being.” 💚👣
https://fxmed.co.nz/earthing-the-real-health-benefits-of-planting-your-feet-on-mother-earth/
