Beware: Shoes Can be Hazardous to Your Health

By  Carolanne Wright

Guest Writer for  Wake Up World

Heard of  earthing  yet?

It’s all the rage among those who want to be more energetic, grounded, clear, healthy and youthful. Simply place bare feet on sand or a moist patch of grass for at least 10 minutes. Really, that’s it. The benefits are truly exceptional — a strong immune system along with reduced inflammation and cardiovascular disease are just a few of earthing’s rewards.

Antioxidants, free radicals and the root of disease

Incredible to think that merely walking barefoot on the earth can heal disease. But Dr. James Oschman, recognized as a top expert of biophysics energy medicine, has shown that the earth is a powerful healing tool. When bare feet connect with the ground, there is a transfer of free electrons from the earth through the skin. These electrons are the most powerful antioxidants known. By scavenging and neutralizing free radicals in the body, antioxidants help to ease inflammation as well as cell and tissue damage. Remember, inflammation is the bane of health — contributing to everything from heart disease to cancer to diabetes. Free electrons have a negative charge while free radicals are positive — they cancel each other out. With the advent of rubber soled shoes, we have essentially cut ourselves off from the earth’s supply of healing free electrons — all the while promoting the rise of modern illness.

Earthing 101

We all know how enjoyable it is to walk barefoot along a sandy beach or grassy patch. There is a reason for this delight — the foot contains an intricate (and sensitive) network of nerves and acupuncture points. Because of this, the feet are especially adept at picking up free electrons. Have a look at the perks of tossing those  shoes  and connecting with the earth:

– Anti-aging

– Sound sleep

– Heightened clarity

– A calm nervous system

– Accelerated healing from injuries

– Cardiovascular health

– Enhanced immune system

– Reduced PMS symptoms

– Increased energy

– Reduction in inflammation

– Elimination of jet lag

– Protection against electromagnetic fields (EMFs)

Salt water is an incredible source of free electrons. For a full earthing experience, walk barefoot along the seashore in the water. A close second would be dewy grass in the morning. Keep in mind that earthing helps to speed tissue repair — encouraging a pain-free workout. With so many benefits and very little cost, you just may never wear shoes again.

Article Sources

“Can Electrons Act as Antioxidants? A Review and Commentary” James L. Oschman, Ph.D., The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Vol.13, Number 9, 2007, pp.955-967.  energyresearch.homestead.com/about

“Acupressure Treasures: Yong Quan — Gushing/Bubbling Spring” Elizabeth Reninger. taoism.about.com/od/Acupressure_Treasures/a/Yong-Quan-KD1

“Earthing: Restoring Health From the Ground Up” Camilla Rees, MBA, Holistic Primary Care, Vol. 12, No.3. Fall, 2011. holisticprimarycare.net

“Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever?” Martin Zucker, Townsend Newsletter — The examiner of Alternative Medicine, May 2010. townsendletter.com/May2010/earthing0510

“Grounding the human body to neutralize bio-electrical stress from static electricity and EMF’s” A. Clinton Ober, ESD Journal. esdjournal.com/articles/cober/ground

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About the author:

Carolanne Wright

I’m Carolanne — a writer, chef, traveler and enthusiastic advocate for sustainability, organics and joyful living. It’s good to have you here. If you would like to learn more, connect with me at Thrive-Living.net or visit Twitter.com/Thrive_Living.

Please note this article was first published on Natural News


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