We human beings were designed to spend 85% of our time outdoors. Today, on average we spend less than 2% of our time outdoors. This disparity leaves us overlooking a powerful natural remedy at the expense of our holistic health.
You have all heard me say that everything is about energy. Our electromagnetic field is disrupted by challenging emotional events, chemical toxins, and electro-pollution (e.g. Wi-Fi, cell towers, cell phones, Bluetooth, etc.). Connecting our field with the surface of the earth can help to balance the effects of these disruptions. Â
Earthing, commonly referred to as grounding, is a therapeutic technique with many holistic health benefits. I’ve touched on this topic previously (May 2019, Nov 2023). It’s worth revisiting it because I’m seeing that clients continue to be challenged in this area. And as we move through the spring season, grounding becomes an even easier and more accessible cost-free natural remedy that you don’t want to miss out on.
How Connecting with the Earth Supports Us
From a scientific perspective, the surface of the earth has a negative charge. The overstimulation and toxins of modern life can cause us to build up an overabundant amount of positive charge. This condition can leave us feeling out of balance (either drained, wired, or both), causing stress, anxiety, and ultimately illness.
When we touch the earth, we discharge our overly positive charge into it. The earth neutralizes our charge. This process changes the polarity of our body and the alkalinity of our blood shifts. Recent reports, although still limited, have revealed that grounding could benefit conditions such as inflammation, high blood pressure, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
You ground yourself by doing things like ditching your shoes and going barefoot in the grass or sand, walking in the woods, standing or swimming in the ocean, submerging yourself in a bath, or lying against or hugging a tree (yes, tree huggers are actually on to something!).
When was the last time your body touched nature’s elements for a significant amount of time (at least 30 minutes)…your last walk in the woods…or even in a woodsy park?
Grounding is an easily accessible wellness technique that is critical to your well-being. I take advantage of it in all seasons (I’ve been spotted lying on the ground in Central Park even on winter days).
Nature was designed to support you on your journey.
Remember to tap into the powerful natural remedies for modern life that are available to you. 😉