WHAT IS EARTHING?

photo of people on beach with sea and sky in background; what is earthing?What is Earthing? Earthing or Grounding is a  technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the Earth.  Earthing science and grounding physics explain how Electrical charges from the Earth can have a positive effect on your body. The Earth is a conductor of free electrons, and so are all living things on the planet, including us.

These electrons are nature’s most significant source of antioxidants. They help to neutralize damaging free radicals. In time these cause inflammation and disease in the body.

The results of a study published in 2015 quotes the following:

“Multi-disciplinary research shows that contact of the human body with the Earth is essential. Electrical conductivity produces intriguing beneficial effects on health. These include a reduction in inflammation and increased immune responses. It helps wound healing and the treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Regular Earthing is also instrumental in the prevention of illness.

It concludes with the following:

“Grounding reduces pain and alters the numbers of circulating neutrophils and lymphocytes. It also affects various circulating chemical factors related to inflammation.”

Earthing occurs when bare feet or skin, absorb free electrons from the Earth.

 

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WHAT IS EARTHING? IT STOPS OXIDATIVE STRESS.

 

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Excess free radicals present in the body can lead to a state called oxidative stress.  Prolonged oxidative stress causes DNA damage. Oxidative stress also causes inflammation. As a result, this leads to an increased risk of contracting many illnesses, including MS.
 
These include heart disease,  autoimmune, and central nervous system diseases. Cancer into inflammation and Scientists have published a multitude of studies on this subject. Many show that oxidative stress plays a vital role in the aging process. Increase stress speeds up aging! Please see the study results here.
 
You can ‘Earth’ in several ways. Firstly by standing, sitting, lying, or touching the ground, which is the easiest and cheapest way to connect with the Earth’s energy.
 
Modern lifestyles, on the whole, avoid ‘grounding.’ The use of rubber-soled shoes prevents contact with the Earth, as does concrete. Grounding products like bedsheets and mats can “Earth” you. They are a convenient method of connecting with Earth. When it’s otherwise impractical, you can get your earthing in while you sleep!
I could not live without an Earthing mat. The quality of sleep you get is premium. Awake calm and refreshed!

 

 

CONCLUSION

 
Skeptics have called Earthing/Grounding a ‘New age-y-concept.’ That said, there is a lot of solid science behind the theory.
 
According to health practitioner Dr. Mercola:
 
“It is known that the Earth maintains a negative electrical potential on its surface.  When the body is in direct contact with the ground, it absorbs free electrons, which brings it to the same electrical potential as the Earth. What is earthing? Living in direct contact with the Earth grounds your body. Thus inducing favorable physiological and electrophysiological changes that promote optimum health.”
 
Click here to learn more: The science behind earthing.