What is earthing? Earthing has a history back to ancient Chinese medicine. It focuses on connecting the human qi—energy—with the qi of the earth. It’s had a revival throughout history, including back in the late 1800s up to the 1920s when sleeping on the ground was promoted as beneficial to health. Some studies included using copper to enhance the experience, such as copper-infused mats, attaching copper wire to grounded pipes, or wearing copper jewelry. The easiest way is to walk barefoot on the surface of the earth.
The belief arises from the fact the body is primarily minerals and water.
The body also has an electrical charge. The earth also produces electrical energy. It comes from the earth’s core, the sun’s energy hitting the ionosphere, and lightning hitting the earth. People recharge their energy walking on the grass or ground or swimming in natural bodies of water. Today, there is concrete everywhere and the soles of shoes are mostly plastic or rubber. Most people sleep indoors on beds and never touch the ground. If they are avid campers or sleep on the ground, they often sleep on rubber or foam mattresses. There’s an increase in swimming in pools rather than natural waterways. Humans constantly separate themselves from the free-flowing energy provided by the earth. That energy has healing and energizing properties.
Earthing has proven to improve several conditions.
As with all alternative healing anecdotal evidence, there are stories about how earthing has helped conditions from hot flashes to Parkinson’s disease. There are strong indications it helps people with anxiety or depression, PTSD, or those who suffer from chronic fatigue. It helps reduce pain and inflammation, which is beneficial for many conditions. It is excellent for people with heart conditions. Some studies show it reduces inflammation and benefits anyone suffering from a disease caused by it.
How do you do earthing?
Earthing can be as simple as walking barefoot on the ground or grass. It can take place when you swim in a natural body of water. You can do it by spending 15 to 30 minutes a day walking barefoot or switching from rubber or plastic-soled shoes to moccasins or other material that doesn’t block energy. Indoor earthing is possible using mats and other products created for it.
- Some people believe that earthing works because people spend more time connecting with nature out in the sun. It provides a relaxing, calming condition that can ease stress and reduce inflammation-producing cortisol.
- Gardening and digging in the soil can be earthing. If you can’t have an outdoor garden, consider a windowsill one. Indoor plants clean the air and you can grow herbs for cooking or medicinal benefits.
- You can do earthing by walking on the beach or grass. The key is footwear or lack of it. As you walk, boost the effects by noticing Mother Nature. If you’re barefoot, always look out for potential dangers like sharp objects on the ground.
- If you’re in pain, consider earthing. Preliminary studies show that earthing can dramatically reduce pain. Try it for yourself the next time you have body aches or a headache.
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