{"id":80,"date":"2017-07-24T18:07:59","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T18:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmonizingtouch.wordpress.com\/?p=80"},"modified":"2017-07-24T18:07:59","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T18:07:59","slug":"the-healing-benefits-of-grounding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harmonizingtouch.com\/the-healing-benefits-of-grounding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Healing Benefits of “Grounding”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know there are health benefits to walking barefoot in the grass, on the beach,<\/strong> or wading in a river?<\/strong>\u00a0 Hopefully by now you\u2019ve been able to do some of these things this summer and have you noticed how calming and good it feels?\u00a0 Well here\u2019s the science behind it.\u00a0 Oh I love this stuff!<\/p>\n

Grounding or Earthing <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cGrounding or Earthing <\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>is the process of absorbing the earths free flowing electrons from its surface through the soles of our bare feet or skin.\u00a0 Our bodies were created to work electrically with the constant flow and exchange of energy from the earth. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Dr. Christopher, Master Herbalist<\/em><\/p>\n

This electricity is essential to our bodies but must be fresh and free flowing. \u00a0It comes in through the top of the head, down the spine, through the body and is then grounded into the earth. \u00a0Our rubber and plastic-soled shoes actually interfere with this flow and disconnect us from the earth’s natural electron flow. \u00a0It becomes static and toxic and builds up in our bodies.<\/p>\n

Placing the soles of our feet on the earth daily allows our bodies to absorb the negative electrons from the earth’s surface and helps our bodies remain at the same electrical charge as the earth.<\/p>\n

We are Electrical Beings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electrical signals in our bodies control our heartbeat, nervous systems and the flow of blood throughout our body.\u00a0 \u00a0When we ground to the earth our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems become more balanced and studies have proven this to have many health benefits.
\nOh and by the way did I mention that we have over\u00a07000 nerve endings on each foot!<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 In Reflexology we work with reflex points on the feet which correspond to every gland, organ, and body part. \u00a0Who knew the soles of the feet could hold such a profound aspect to our health.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Grounding <\/strong><\/p>\n