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"When you are linked to the Earth and involved in the electrical
exchanges, you start feeling like a human being again."
-Matteo Taverra |
One comment I often hear from my new clients is that they feel human once again, as chiropractic care restores the vital connection between the mind and body. I've recently realized that there is another disconnection that most of us are experiencing, which also keeps us from being at our best: our connection with the Earth. This may sound simplistic, but when you consider that most of us rarely if ever come into contact with the bare ground, especially with our rubber-soled shoes, this may be a missing link in your life. In the book
Earthing by Clinton Ober et al., a compelling case is made for why it is so important to spend as much time as possible in direct contact with the Earth. It all makes perfect sense when you understand the strikingly similar electrical properties of the Earth and our bodies. As we distance ourselves from this simple act of touching the Earth, our bodies malfunction, leading to poor health, which is so prevalent in modern life. We were meant to be in constant contact with the Earth, but since we started wearing thick-soled shoes and living within insulated buildings, we have deprived our bodies of the energies from the Earth, arguably affecting our health as a result. As Clinton Ober writes in his book,
"You are plugging yourself into an energy source that humans have evolved with for millions of years. It is part of Nature's design Your body's electrical system - that controls every cellular function - will function better when you supply it routinely with what it evolved on." Studies described in this book have shown that Earthing can help in many ways, including decreased inflammation, improved nervous system function, more effective sleep, and healing faster. Another benefit is that Earthing can have a shielding effect from the countless electromagnetic fields that surround us. Since most people only walk barefoot on the Earth when they are at the beach, this may explain why people almost always feel better and more alive during these short breaks from their normal lives. Fortunately, you don't have to be on holiday to feel this way. Simply standing, sitting, or lying on the bare ground for at least 30-40 minutes a day can make a difference. The more the better, it seems. So reconnect with the Earth, and start feeling human again.
