How to Ground Your Body: Feeling One with the Earth

Did you know that the Earth’s energy is crucial for good health?


When we make direct contact to the surface of the Earth our body receives a charge of energy that makes us feel better. This process is called grounding or Earthing.
Throughout history people were naturally observing the Earth’s energy. In today’s world we spend a lot of time indoors. When we do go outside, we usually wear shoes which prevent us from connecting to the Earth.

Earth has a negative charge. This means that it has an abundance of electrons. This charge does not interact with us too often since we live in insulated buildings and wear insulated footwear. Simply put, we rarely touch the ground!

Why touching the ground does matter


There are two key reasons why this electrical connection is important:


Second, today’s environment is full of a wide spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, ranging from computers, cell phones, radio & TV broadcasts, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, domestic wiring, and other electrical appliances to power lines. This electromagnetic radiation induces voltages in our bodies, disrupting the subtle electrical communications which are a vital part of the function of our body’s systems. By being grounded to the Earth we greatly reduce the levels of these induced voltages, as we are then effectively shielded by the Earth’s large electrical mass.


The Effects of Grounding

The most immediately noticeable effect people report from being grounded is that they feel better i.e. improved circulation, better sleep. This has been described as a feeling of greater peace within themselves, feeling calmer with reduced stress levels. If there is pain present then often this is reduced or disappears completely.
With regular grounding, several health benefits have been observed, such as:
Improved immune function
Improved digestion
Improved sleep
Rapid healing of injuries
Improved blood circulation
Harmonization and stabilization of the body’s basic biological rhythms
Accelerated recovery from intense athletic activity
Reduction of inflammation
Reduced stress / anxiety / irritability
Reduced electro sensitivity


Why grounding is significant




Thanks to the progress of science, we now better understand that related to oxidation is the natural process of inflammation. Inflammation, called “the silent killer,” is the leading theory on the underlying cause of many chronic diseases. The problem of inflammation lies not in a scarcity of electrons, as in oxidation, but in an excess of electrons.

How to be Grounded and Balanced

The simplest way to be grounded is to go outside and place your bare feet or hands on some grass or earth, or to immerse yourself in a body of water such as the ocean or a mineral-rich lake.


This may sound like a lot of hassle, but fortunately the majority of domestic electrical systems in the world already have such a rod and wire running indoors, connecting to the “Earth” pin on every mains electrical outlet. And rather than having to connect a wire to ourselves, a variety of products have been developed, such as earthing sheets, mats, bands, and patches.

If you would like more information on Earthing, refer to Clint Ober’s book, “Earthing: The most important health discovery?”



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