I have been “grounding” - “earthing”, and as weird as it sounds, since starting it, my heart’s been a little calmer, lower my blood pressure by 3 points so far with no other changes. Psychological- maybe? But it seems to work for me.
If you are familiar with grounding, please let me know your experiences with it.
Basically, be barefoot on the ground for at least 30 minutes a day.
Here is an excerpt from one article:
“1. Your body runs through a type of electrical current. As the Journal of Environmental and Public Health states:
It is an established, though not widely appreciated fact, that the Earth’s surface possesses a limitless and continuously renewed supply of free or mobile electrons. The Earth’s negative charges can create a stable internal bioelectrical environment for the normal functioning of all body systems which may be important for setting the biological clock, regulating circadian rhythms and balancing cortisol levels.
2. Your body is naturally able to absorb electrical charges from the earth since your skin acts like a “conductor.” Your feet, specifically certain points in the balls of your feet, are believed to be especially good at receiving the earth’s electricity.
But because of our modern way of living — for example, always wearing shoes and living most of our lives above ground in our homes or offices that are located several floors up in tall buildings — we’re losing touch with the earth’s natural “electrical” force.
3. “The human body is electrical first and chemical second,” according to earthing expert Clint Ober. The brain, heartbeat and neurotransmitter activity, for example, all rely on electrical signals, so when our electricity if off, so can be certain aspects of our health.
The idea is that by being in touch with the planet, the electrical force coming off the earth is able to help lower inflammation and fight free radicals. In fact, the term “earthing” has even earned a patent as a natural method for reducing disease-causing inflammation.”
Earthing: 5 Ways It Can Help You Fight Disease
By Jillian Levy, CHHC
August 23, 2019
Lots of articles, and supported research out there. Here’s one.