Earthing refers to the practice of connecting or rather reconnecting (as the modern case may be) to the Earth's natural energy by (a) Walking barefoot on natural surfaces like soil, sand, grass, gravel (b) Sitting or lying on the floor (c) Working in the garden for example with bare feet and hands.
Increasing evidence from numerous scientific studies is showing how human disconnection from the Earth may be an important, insidious, and often overlooked factor in human physiological dysfunction and disease. It may also be one of the reasons for the steep rise in non-communicable, inflammatory-related chronic diseases around the globe.
The introduction of the "insulating" footwear where rubber and plastic soles replaced animal leather was the first step in this "disconnection" process. Modernization which led to vertical growth in cities where apartments and high-rise buildings replaced traditional homes was the second major cause. Artificial tiles that replaced natural granite and stone floors was the third. Elevated beds that disconnected humans from the floor during the night was the fourth. Finally, the complete discarding of sitting on the floor or walking barefoot at least at home and on natural surfaces (grass, soil, sand, gravel) is the fifth and final nail in the coffin.
The Earth surface is known to have a negative electrical potential. When humans are in direct contact with the ground (while walking, sitting, or lying down) the earth's electrons can be conducted to their bodies bringing the human body to the same electrical potential as the Earth - a state of equilibrium that has shown to be of great benefit in maintaining optimal health and preventing several non-communicable, inflammatory-related chronic diseases. This in effect is the "antioxidant" effect that neutralizes free radicals in the human body.
The benefits of Earthing are innumerable and those listed below are by no means exhaustive, but are the most obvious:
An earlier article I had written on the benefits of barefoot walking maybe useful and relevant here - (Click to Read)
References:
Increasing evidence from numerous scientific studies is showing how human disconnection from the Earth may be an important, insidious, and often overlooked factor in human physiological dysfunction and disease. It may also be one of the reasons for the steep rise in non-communicable, inflammatory-related chronic diseases around the globe.
The introduction of the "insulating" footwear where rubber and plastic soles replaced animal leather was the first step in this "disconnection" process. Modernization which led to vertical growth in cities where apartments and high-rise buildings replaced traditional homes was the second major cause. Artificial tiles that replaced natural granite and stone floors was the third. Elevated beds that disconnected humans from the floor during the night was the fourth. Finally, the complete discarding of sitting on the floor or walking barefoot at least at home and on natural surfaces (grass, soil, sand, gravel) is the fifth and final nail in the coffin.
The Earth surface is known to have a negative electrical potential. When humans are in direct contact with the ground (while walking, sitting, or lying down) the earth's electrons can be conducted to their bodies bringing the human body to the same electrical potential as the Earth - a state of equilibrium that has shown to be of great benefit in maintaining optimal health and preventing several non-communicable, inflammatory-related chronic diseases. This in effect is the "antioxidant" effect that neutralizes free radicals in the human body.
The benefits of Earthing are innumerable and those listed below are by no means exhaustive, but are the most obvious:
- Lowers stress and promotes calmness
- Normalizes the biological rhythm
- Enhances immune response and helps improve many symptoms of chronic inflammation
- Improves gait, balance, and helps reduce / relieve chronic pain
- Re-establish the natural connect between the Earth and the human body
It is time to make minor changes in our lifestyles and these could include a few or all of these:
- Shun footwear inside the house
- Sit or lie on the floor at home
- Walk barefoot on natural surfaces like grass, soil, sand, or gravel whenever and wherever possible
- Look at setting aside places within the house where it is possible to re-establish an Earth-connect
An earlier article I had written on the benefits of barefoot walking maybe useful and relevant here - (Click to Read)
References:
- Oschman L, et al. 2015; J Inflamm Res. 2015; 8: 83–96.
- Chevalier G, et al. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2012; Hindawi Publishing Corporation. 1-8.
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