Hey everybody,

I want to share something inspiring that I learned about only recently that I think people in this community would appreciate. It's a means for staying healthy called "grounding" or "earthing." Some people will be familiar with it, some people will have done it all of the time without realize it's significance, but most people have no idea how important it is.

Everyone knows lightning storms are the Earth's way of releasing static electricity. And everyone knows we rely on electricity to think and use our muscles. What's gotten lost in the process of modernization is our physical contact with the Earth beneath our feet. Simply put; our lack of grounding has resulted in myriad ailments. Whereas regular grounding;

Reduces inflammation
Decreases pain
Decreases stress response
Increases heart rate variability
Improves sleep
Improves cortisol rhythm
Improves wound healing
Reduces blood viscosity

The point is, this is fundamental to being a human animal. Grounding stabilizes the body's physiology at the deepest levels. I highly recommend learning more. To be clear, I'm not selling anything. Standing on the ground barefoot is an absurdly simple thing we can all do to live healthier, happier lives 🌟

Here's the trailer for a documentary about it:

The full movie (watch on YouTube):

The Earthing book:
https://www.amazon.com/Earthing-Most-Important-Health-Discovery-ebook/dp/B01BHBPR26/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=earthing&qid=1637775242&s=books&sr=1-1

Another book:
https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Prescription-Discover-Grounding-Practices-ebook/dp/B07YWF9W6W/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=earthing&qid=1637859125&s=books&sr=1-10

Thanks for sharing something positive we can all participate in!

How removed are we that we forget to take our shoes off and touch the earth.
Its such a simple thing but it works so well.
May I add, the technique of 'Tapping' to this thread as well. This is an extremely powerful simple technique. The two together are very complimentary.

I read the other day - November 17, 2021 -
'Perth primary school allows kids to go barefoot'
https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/education/perth-primary-school-allows-kids-to-go-barefoot-c-4591846
Pre-schoolers at a Perth primary school will be allowed to go barefoot if they feel like it under a policy being introduced next year.

Announcing the move in a recent newsletter, Inglewood Primary School said being barefoot helped children improve posture, develop sensory awareness and strengthen their feet and body.

“We believe that children need opportunities to explore indoor and outdoor environments without shoes,” the newsletter said.

“Going barefoot is beneficial to children as it nourishes, strengthens and promotes agility in a child’s growing feet, ankles, legs, knees and hips.”