Do you know what grounding is all about?

Just in case you are unaware, it’s an old practice and I will explain what it is.

Grounding is act of putting the body in direct contact with the earth. It involves, for example walking barefoot on natural ground or earth. It’s about living in contact with the earth or ground .

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

It is believed that we build up a lot of Postive Energy from our stressful and modern lifestyle On the other hand The Earth is actually believed to be a source of beneficial negative energy.

Grounding now becomes a way through which we can counter the Postive charges we have built up in our bodies

When we walk barefooted on the ground such as grass or sand, there is will be a natural transfer of electric charge into our bodies from the earth /ground. The body is naturally able to absorb electrical charges from the earth since the skin acts like a “conductor.” Remember we are made from the earth .

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

📌 𝑰𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏:
Do you know the root of chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, asthma and even Alzheimer’s, is inflammation?
So you will ask : is inflammation bad ? Yes and no.
There are 2 types of inflammation:
Acute and Chronic
Acute inflammation is normal and needed by the body . It’s the initial response of the body to harmful stimuli. It’s needed for healing when the body experiences trauma.

Chronic inflammation is when the body is continually experiencing inflammation and that’s not good for the body and can be a trigger for chronic disease.

Grounding has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, which is linked to many chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The electrons / energy it releases into our bodies neutralises the horrible free radicals that cause inflammation.

📌 𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑:
Sleep is still vital for health. Inadequate sleep can also lead to inflammation. During sleep , melatonin is a powerful antioxidant produced during sleep, when you sleep in the dark. It’s however been discovered that Grounding can help regulate the body’s circadian rhythms, leading to improved sleep quality and better overall rest.

📌 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒇:
As a retired pharmacist, I am aware of the large amount pain killers that are dispensed or sold over the counter. Grounding has been shown to reduce pain and improve pain thresholds in individuals with chronic pain conditions.

📌 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏:
Our bodies are not designed for chronic stress that we experience through modern day living Grounding has a calming effect on the nervous system, helping to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Stress raises cortisol levels which harms the body. Grounding can lower cortisol levels.

📌 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏:
Our immune system is so important got our health . We must ensure that it’s not compromised. Anything that will boost it is a must do . Grounding has been shown to boost the immune system, leading to better overall health and resistance to illness.

📌 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒔:
Energy is everything and must be maintained Many people report feeling more energized and refreshed after grounding sessions, possibly due to the balancing effect it has on the body’s energy systems.

📌 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈: Grounding has been shown to improve mood and emotional well-being, helping to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It’s been discovered that grounding improves measurements of mood within 1 h, suggesting. This shows how grounding can improve mood and deal with anxiety.

📌 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉:
Grounding has been found to lower blood viscosity and clumping thus keeping vessels unblocked and healthy.

For people who live in cold countries like me , there are other ways of grounding apart from walking on bare ground. There are earthing materials available and they include the following:

📌Earthing mats
📌Earthing sheets
📌Earthing bands
📌Earthing beds
📌Earthing shoes

It’s a matter of preference and I prefer the mat and band