nogutsnoglory
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Have any of you heard of the concept of earthing or grounding? The basic premise sounds insane but the theory is that being barefoot in nature is healthy and that our lack of connection is causing increased disease.
There are a few big proponents of grounding and some scientific studies to back up the claims. Dr. Oz, Dr. Mercola and others have backed up the need for "Vitamin G" or our connection with the ground. They aren't sure why but they believe the Earth provides an electrical charge that we need.
Proponents of Earthing claim all kinds of benefits from reduced pain, less stress to increased energy. One of the reasons I was drawn to it is due to the supposed marked inflammation reduction.
There are Earthing kits to get grounded in the home. I purchased one and haven't noticed a difference but my feet do tingle and it can't hurt. I am now making more of an effort to go barefoot outside. It's a great way to connect with nature and again no side effects.
I am not endorsing the concept or products but was wondering what others think. Quack therapy to capitalize on sick people or possible unknown health benefit. After all we didn't know the sun provides vitamin D till recently in history. There may be much more we don't understand.
http://www.earthinginstitute.net/
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/29/james-oschman-on-earthing.aspx
There are a few big proponents of grounding and some scientific studies to back up the claims. Dr. Oz, Dr. Mercola and others have backed up the need for "Vitamin G" or our connection with the ground. They aren't sure why but they believe the Earth provides an electrical charge that we need.
Proponents of Earthing claim all kinds of benefits from reduced pain, less stress to increased energy. One of the reasons I was drawn to it is due to the supposed marked inflammation reduction.
There are Earthing kits to get grounded in the home. I purchased one and haven't noticed a difference but my feet do tingle and it can't hurt. I am now making more of an effort to go barefoot outside. It's a great way to connect with nature and again no side effects.
I am not endorsing the concept or products but was wondering what others think. Quack therapy to capitalize on sick people or possible unknown health benefit. After all we didn't know the sun provides vitamin D till recently in history. There may be much more we don't understand.
http://www.earthinginstitute.net/
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/29/james-oschman-on-earthing.aspx