Walking barefoot is an ancient earthing technique (also called “grounding”) that confers several health benefits on your physical and mental health. Besides, it’s a good way to reconnect with Mother Earth and take advantage of its countless sources of healing and recovery.
So, removing your shoes every day for a while and walking barefoot on the grass or ground could give your body and mind a quick repair. Here are other healthy reasons why you should:
The Earth Is Electrical, Humans Are Bioelectrical:
You probably know that the earth contains electric charges that are crucial in nature. Likewise, humans have cells that emit electrical charges at certain frequencies. That is why walking barefoot not only spares you the inconvenience of wearing uncomfortable shoes, but also helps you recharge yourself and maintain contact with the earth’s natural energies.
On the other hand, sleeping on the ground is a good way to get more energy naturally. However, it might be uncomfortable and could increase your risk of catching a flu. So, it’s better to play it safe and walk barefoot whenever you have the chance to do so.
Earthing Lowers Pain and Inflammation:
Your natural immune health combats pathogens and damaged cells using white blood cells to release free radicals.
More often than not, these free radicals are electrically charged, as they have an electron imbalance and therefore, they require free electrons to neutralize.
In the absence of another source of free electrons, free radicals could take them from a healthy cell, which cause damage to the cell. As this process recurs, you are bound to experience pain and inflammation.
Earthing offers enough electrons to neutralize free radicals and keep pain and inflammation at bay. So, walking barefoot regularly soothes existing inflammation and prevents its future occurrence.
Improves Your Eye Health:
It is probably a well-known fact that your feet contain a small map of your entire body. And pressing on specific points has a direct impact on a specific organ. This therapy is called reflexology (also known as zone therapy).
As you press your feet against the ground, you lay a high pressure on the first three toes of each foot, and considering that the eye nerve endings are located on the second and third toes, walking on grass or soil barefoot can stimulate these nerves, which keeps your eyes healthy and saves you money on ophthalmologist bills in the long term.
Increases Blood Flow:
Have you ever wondered why your feet hurt after walking for a long period of time? Restricted blood circulation is a major culprit, especially if your feet are suffocated most of the day in uncomfortable shoes or sandals.
Your feet are the carrier of your entire body weight. That’s why you should always allow them to breathe. So, whenever you find a viable opportunity, ditch your shoes and walk barefoot on the grass or ground to relieve muscle tension.
This allows the blood to flow properly to your feet. Plus, it improves your standing position and shrink bunions (if you have any).
Boosts Your Sleep Quality:
If you hit the gym to exercise every day and lead a healthy life, chances are you already enjoy restful night’s sleep. But if you are a couch potato, you should know that walking barefoot could have a positive impact on the quality of your slumber.
As previously mentioned, earthing relaxes your nerves and boosts blood circulation, and hence, helps you sleep well. Indeed, walking barefoot on green grass triggers the release of relaxing hormones, causing less stress.
Moreover, it can improve your cardiovascular health. Plus, earthing in the morning hours provides you with a vitamin D boost due to the morning sun.
Nature harbors several sources of healing and recovery from everyday ailments, which arise from modern lifestyles. So, make sure you take advantage of them.
Do you walk barefoot?
