Some say that ‘Being Grounded’ is something that we say about someone who we believe makes rational decisions under pressure or on a consistent basis, but where does the phrase come from? Well, I ‘m a keen barefoot wanderer and spend loads of time with nothing on my feet, even in the midst of winter. So then, grounding is a process that involves placing your feet directly on the ground without socks or shoes as a barrier.
This is a means of recharging and really getting the full effect of energy radiating from the Earth itself. While we would like to believe this is just spiritual ( see below) , there is science behind it. Putting our feet on the ground allows us to absorb large amounts of negative electrons through the soles. This can help you keep your body at the same negatively charged electrical potential as the Earth itself.
The Study actually concluded.... that when we are outside barefoot we are protecting ourselves from not just stress, but chronic stress, inflammation, poor sleep, pain, and more. Research from the past until now supports the concept that grounding in itself is absolutely essential for our health and plays just as important of a role as sunshine and even water. There actually seem to be quite a few studies that confirm the psychological effects of grounding and all of the benefits that come with it.
Grounding provides us with some of the most potent antioxidants known to humans. When we are grounded the stress hormones in our bodies begin to normalise and this can help us in a number of ways. If you want to begin grounding yourself all you need to do is get outside even if its in your garden and then without your shoes and socks on, crunch your feet into the grass or patter along your pathways and lawns. No garden? No problem, get yourself down to the local park or recreation area or a wooded area and whip your shoes off there. The more diverse the nature, the more enjoyable the experience. Going to a park that’s quite manicured isn’t going to give you the same experience as forest woodland though!
Final thoughts...Wearing shoes all the time has dumbed down our wild senses. By walking around barefoot we can rewild ourselves and it’ll benefit our posture, too. We have around 200,000 receptors in the soles of our feet. The sensory information that we absorb when connected to the earth is used to soften or stiffen our joints and alter our posture as a protection mechanism against injury and to maximise the efficiency of our movement.
Happy Barefoot Walking • Mark
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