If you are a health and wellness aficionado, there are high chances that you have heard people talk about earthing or grounding at one point or another. But what does this term mean?
Grounding or earthing technology simply refers to connecting your body to the ground. When you make such connections, you become in contact with the mother earth, which is endowed with electrons. These electrons (which are some of the most powerful antioxidants known to man) are then absorbed through your feet.
How to Ground
While connecting just any part of your body to the earth is beneficial, one of the most recommended parts is the center of the ball of your foot—most acupuncturists refer to this part as the Kidney 1 (or K1). It is one point that is believed to conductively connect all the acupuncture meridians in the body. Exercising barefoot outdoors is, therefore, a critical way of incorporating earthing into your daily life and will go a long way in providing you with a plethora of health benefits including speeding up tissue repair and easing muscle pain that are often associated with strenuous exercise.
Where to Ground
One of the ideal locations of earthing is the beach—close or near the water—considering that salt water is a great conductor. The human body is also somewhat conductive as it contains huge amounts of charged ions or electrolytes that are dissolved in water. The blood and other body fluids are, therefore, good conductors.
Another highly recommended area to ground is a bare soil and grassy areas, especially when it is covered with mildew. Concrete and ceramic tiles are also potential candidates as long as they have not been sealed. Generally, painted concretes don’t allow electrons to pass through well and may not be deal for grounding. On the other hand, materials such as wood, asphalt, and typical insulators such as plastics and rubber will not allow electrons to pass through. They should, therefore, be avoided when you are trying to ground.
Final Thoughts
There you have it; quick tips on where and how to earth yourself. To get the most out of your grounding efforts, however, it is important to ground well. While any amount of earthing is better than none, various studies have demonstrated that it takes about 80 minutes for free electrons from the mother earth to reach the human blood stream system and transform the blood, which is the stage where you will reap the most benefits. Ideally, when you plan to ground, aim for about 80 to 120 minutes of grounding in a day.
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