Grounding/Earthing Benefits and Techniques
We all need a bit of stress relief at times. Some of us more than others…
The simple act of grounding (also known as earthing) offers a quick, accessible way to shift your nervous system out of a state of stress.
Bonus: it also supports detoxification of your brain and body!
Modern life has isolated us from the earth, leaving us no longer connected to the healing forces Mother Nature provides.
Let’s change that!
The Science of Grounding
The science behind grounding is simple. It’s all about electrons.
When you electrically connect your body to the Earth, you exchange electrons.
Since electron movement is critical to how your nervous system operates, you create a shift in your nervous system function.
The electrical energy the earth provides when we connect with it stimulates the flow of energy through your body promoting healing and well-being.
When you plug yourself into the Earth’s electrical system you will improve both your mental and physical health!
Benefits of Earthing
Your body and mind will benefit in so many ways from even just a few minutes of grounding. Just imagine what would happen if you grounded while you worked or slept!
- Improve mood and reduce stress
- Improve sleep
- Improved energy!
- Reduce inflammation
- Speed healing
- Lower pain
- Improve immune system function
- Improve heart function
- Both stimulate and calm your nervous system
Earthing Techniques and Tools
There are many easy ways to electrically ground yourself …
- Rest or walk with your bare feet in the grass
- Play in the garden – touch the soil!
- Lie on a beach (perhaps while on a Private Wellness Retreat!)
- Dangle your feet or hands into the ocean or a creek
- Wear grounding shoes or grounding sandals – the soles of most shoes we wear do not conduct electrical energy ** check out Zoa’s favorite grounding shoes and Zoa’s favorite grounding sandals
- Rest your feet on a grounding mat while you eat, read, type, or chat with a friend
Pro Tip: Give yourself a nice 10 minute mental reset – listen to an episode of Zoa’s new podcast Sustain Your Vitality while grounding
Getting reconnected with the earth, your body and your mind isn’t rocket science. You can start small and work towards a better self-care so you feel more centered with a calmer, healthier body and mind.
