During the time of COVID Lockdown in 2020 I have re-remembered an activity I used to enjoy and somehow forgot. We do that don’t we? We set up little habits and pastimes and then, somehow they slip away from us. Walking barefoot in grass which some people call earthing or grounding is the habit that slipped out of my consciousness. Did you know that some people believe that walking barefoot on grass can increase the feel-good hormones (endorphins) in your body and decrease stress levels by 62 percent. I presume it depends how high ones stress levels are to start with but I know that I feel completely stress free walking on grass. My favourite time of day to do this is early morning when the grass is still cool to the touch if there is a little dew in the mix I find it absolutely delicious to the touch of my feet. Some people believe for full benefit that it is best to walk barefoot on the grass ever morning and evening
When we walk barefoot on the grass we are connecting to the natural energy of the earth. We know that the planet has magnetic fields and it is the energy from those fields of energy we are tapping directly into when walking barefoot outdoors. Apart from the feel great factor and our diminishing stress levels this practice is claimed to have many other benefits too including; helping to diminish chronic pain, fatigue, decreased muscle tension (which will of course help with some types of pain) and help to improve sleep
Our feet have reflexology points that relate to the organs of the body. When we go for reflexology treatment those points are stimulated to relieve ailments and to help our body to maintain health. When we walk barefoot we are gently stimulating those reflexology points. Our feet are connected to every part of our body even our eyes! The reflexology points for the eyes are the first, second and third toe.
Some studies suggest that walking barefoot outdoors can have other health benefits such as improved glucose control, an improved immune system and heart rate regulation.
The following is from the Journal of Environmental & Public Health published 12th January 2012
Abstract
Environmental medicine generally addresses environmental factors with a negative impact on human health. However, emerging scientific research has revealed a surprisingly positive and overlooked environmental factor on health: direct physical contact with the vast supply of electrons on the surface of the Earth. Modern lifestyle separates humans from such contact. The research suggests that this disconnect may be a major contributor to physiological dysfunction and unwellness. Reconnection with the Earth's electrons has been found to promote intriguing physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being. Earthing (or grounding) refers to the discovery of benefits—including better sleep and reduced pain—from walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems that transfer the Earth's electrons from the ground into the body. This paper reviews the earthing research and the potential of earthing as a simple and easily accessed global modality of significant clinical importance.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jeph/2012/291541/?viewtype=print&viewclass=print
Walking in sand has health benefits as well as being a lovely sensation it can help our circulation which in turn can help nourish our nerves, muscles and bones of the foot and some people find it helps to reduce swelling in their lower extremities.
It should be noted that not all surfaces are recommended for walking barefoot such as hard surfaces.
If you have the opportunity and have not yet done so I recommend you try a little barefoot walking in the grass, unless you stand on a thistle or anything else sharp it is non-invasive, costs nothing and best of all feels great. If you combine it with mindfulness it can be pure bliss.
Happy walking
When we walk barefoot on the grass we are connecting to the natural energy of the earth. We know that the planet has magnetic fields and it is the energy from those fields of energy we are tapping directly into when walking barefoot outdoors. Apart from the feel great factor and our diminishing stress levels this practice is claimed to have many other benefits too including; helping to diminish chronic pain, fatigue, decreased muscle tension (which will of course help with some types of pain) and help to improve sleep
Our feet have reflexology points that relate to the organs of the body. When we go for reflexology treatment those points are stimulated to relieve ailments and to help our body to maintain health. When we walk barefoot we are gently stimulating those reflexology points. Our feet are connected to every part of our body even our eyes! The reflexology points for the eyes are the first, second and third toe.
Some studies suggest that walking barefoot outdoors can have other health benefits such as improved glucose control, an improved immune system and heart rate regulation.
The following is from the Journal of Environmental & Public Health published 12th January 2012
Abstract
Environmental medicine generally addresses environmental factors with a negative impact on human health. However, emerging scientific research has revealed a surprisingly positive and overlooked environmental factor on health: direct physical contact with the vast supply of electrons on the surface of the Earth. Modern lifestyle separates humans from such contact. The research suggests that this disconnect may be a major contributor to physiological dysfunction and unwellness. Reconnection with the Earth's electrons has been found to promote intriguing physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being. Earthing (or grounding) refers to the discovery of benefits—including better sleep and reduced pain—from walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems that transfer the Earth's electrons from the ground into the body. This paper reviews the earthing research and the potential of earthing as a simple and easily accessed global modality of significant clinical importance.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jeph/2012/291541/?viewtype=print&viewclass=print
Walking in sand has health benefits as well as being a lovely sensation it can help our circulation which in turn can help nourish our nerves, muscles and bones of the foot and some people find it helps to reduce swelling in their lower extremities.
It should be noted that not all surfaces are recommended for walking barefoot such as hard surfaces.
If you have the opportunity and have not yet done so I recommend you try a little barefoot walking in the grass, unless you stand on a thistle or anything else sharp it is non-invasive, costs nothing and best of all feels great. If you combine it with mindfulness it can be pure bliss.
Happy walking