There is more and more proof that humans and all other living things have an energy field around them. Scientists are still trying to figure out what things are good and bad for your energy fields. You may have heard, for example, that talking positively around a plant makes it grow and become stronger. So, how can humans improve their health? Surprisingly one natural method exists that most people consider unhealthy- earthing (walking barefoot).
Even though there were supposed risks, it turns out that walking around barefoot, also called “Earthing,” is good for your overall health. If you smile when you think about walking barefoot as a child, you will likely still like it now because it makes you feel free. Scientists have found out what happens to your body when you walk around without shoes.
Stories about the benefits of walking “connected to the Earth,” or “Earthing,” have been around for hundreds of years. The idea is that the closer you are to the earth, the more of its energy you can pick up through your feet.
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At first, it sounds a bit silly. After all, haven’t you also been told not to run around without shoes on? You are told to make sure your feet are dry when you get out of the shower, or else you could get foot fungus. People say that if you walk in the dirt, you might step on parasites, bacteria, or bugs that can get into your skin. Lastly, you are warned about broken glass, nails, and other sharp things that can injure you if you step on them.
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The energy field or frequency of the earth is unique. In 1952, W.O. Schumann, a German physicist and professor at the University of Munich, started trying to show that the earth had a frequency. He based his ideas on the fact that there is electrical tension when a sphere is inside another sphere. Since the earth is a negatively charged sphere inside a positively charged ionosphere, the tension between the two should create a charge. He did some math and found out that the frequency was 10hz.
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Schumann joined forces with another scientist, Herbert Konig, in 1954. They worked together to figure out that it was 7.83 Hz. It is now known as the Schumann Resonance, and scientists agree on it.
Its official definition is- “The Earth’s surface possesses a limitless and continuously renewed supply of free or mobile electrons. The surface of the planet is electrically conductive (except in limited ultra-dry areas such as deserts), and its negative potential is maintained (i.e., its electron supply replenished) by the global atmospheric electrical circuit.”
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Earthing also called “grounding,” means making contact with the earth’s surface electrons by walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors while connected to conductive systems, some of which have been patented, that transfer energy from the ground into the body.
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More and more studies prove that the earth’s electrons can help heal and improve health in many ways. These include less pain, better sleep, thinner blood, less inflammation, less stress and cortisol, faster healing of sore muscles, and better parasympathetic systems (blood flow, respiration, oxygenation of the blood, and pulse rate).
In the studies, the people took barefoot walks outside or were connected to grounded conductive devices. Most subjects saw big changes in their parasympathetic responses in as little as 30 minutes. They also saw good results in a few weeks with inflammation, stress reduction, cortisol levels, etc.
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There have also been other studies about osteoporosis, how glucose is controlled, and how the thyroid works. Polish doctors K. Sokal and P. Sokal, who are cardiologists and neurosurgeons, did a series of studies with a copper conductor in contact with the earth. They found that this could change how the body reacts. Walking barefoot is actually beneficial in treating and preventing osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid disease.
Sokal and P. Sokal did other tests associated with stimulating the immune system and making the blood thicker, which are problems for people with diabetes and heart disease. Even though these tests show that many of the body’s systems are working well, the results are still uncertain. Before it can be completely proven, scientists will need to do more tests on many people. If going for a walk in the grass, on the beach, or in the dirt could help your health or keep you from getting sick, it would be well worth it.
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Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, a foot and ankle surgeon and specialist at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, explains how Earthing makes your feet healthier:
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Despite these benefits, you should also remember these things when you try Earthing. If you are not used to walking barefoot, your feet may not be as strong, and you could get hurt. Here are some tips for getting used to earthing:
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When walking around barefoot outside, always pay attention to the terrain. Your path may be rocky and could cut your feet. Other areas may have broken glass or nails, and wet spots could make you trip and fall. Also, surfaces like asphalt, wood, rubber, plastic, vinyl, tar, and tarmac do not help you feel grounded. Grounding can only be done with sand, grass, soil, concrete, or ceramic tile. Basically, there are benefits to any natural surface.
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Even though more research needs to be done before doctors can “prescribe” earthing as a treatment, it is free. You don’t need a doctor’s permission to try it. Besides, it feels good too!
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