Reconnect with the Earth: The Simple, Science-Backed Benefits of Earthing
- Michele McNiff
- Nov 28, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 1
Remember running barefoot & Spending all day outside, feeling the grass beneath your feet, and being completely absorbed in nature?
These days, we tend to diagnose that feeling—when really, it’s something we’ve always known deep down.
That deep sense of connection isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a biological interaction with the Earth itself. This is the science of earthing or grounding—the practice of making direct contact with the Earth to absorb its abundant supply of free electrons.
These electrons act as natural antioxidants, helping to neutralize free radicals—those unstable molecules that contribute to oxidative stress, inflammation, and fatigue. By reconnecting with the Earth, we restore balance, support energy production, nerve function, and cellular repair, and enhance overall well-being.
It’s a perfect blend of art and science—a simple yet powerful way to harmonize with nature and reclaim the vitality we once felt so effortlessly.
~The Earth as a Source of Electrons: The Earth's surface has a negative charge due to a virtually unlimited supply of free electrons. These electrons are constantly replenished by solar radiation, lightning, and the Earth's molten core.
~Humans as Conductive Beings: The human body is conductive, meaning it can transfer electrons. When you're in direct contact with the Earth (like walking barefoot on the ground), your body can absorb these electrons.
~Effects on Health: Proponents & Researching of earthing suggest that this electron transfer can neutralize free radicals in the body. Free radicals have an unpaired electron, which makes them chemically reactive and can lead to oxidative stress and cellular damage. By gaining electrons from the Earth, the body can stabilize these free radicals, reducing inflammation and potentially improving health.
~Reducing Inflammation: Chronic inflammation is linked to many health problems. The theory behind earthing is that the electrons from the Earth may help to reduce inflammation by neutralizing free radicals.
~Improving Sleep and Well-being: Some believe that earthing can help synchronize your body's internal clocks, hormonal cycles, and physiological rhythms, leading to improved sleep, pain relief, and a general sense of well-being.
Research suggests absorbing and connecting to the earths surface of free electrons pair with free radicals. Translated this simple process has been known to improve sleep, reduce stress, and enhance well-being by aligning the body with the Earth's natural rhythms.
Lets think about this natural phenomenom: being one with the flow with the energies of the earth
Find a quiet, comfortable spot to sit or lie down.
Find a Comfortable Position:
Close your eyes gently, and take a few deep breaths to relax.
IN through your Nose and audibly Out through your mouth
IN through your Nose and audibly Out through your mouth
Imagine that you're connected to the Earth, like your body is plugged into the ground.
Feel the Earth's energy flowing into you as you breathe in. Imagine it as a calming, soothing energy.
As you breathe out, release any stress, tension, or negativity down into the Earth, like letting go of heavy baggage.
Continue to breathe in this Earth energy, and exhale your worries into the ground.
With each breath, you become more grounded and peaceful.
Take a few more breaths in and out, feeling more relaxed and connected to the Earth.
When you're ready, slowly open your eyes, carrying this sense of calm and grounding with you into your day.
You can use this short meditation anytime you need to relax and reconnect with the Earth's soothing energy.
References:
Oschman JL, Chevalier G, Brown R. The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. J Inflamm Res. 2015 Mar 24;8:83-96. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S69656. PMID: 25848315; PMCID: PMC4378297.
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