Mother Nature's Benefits: Want To Feel Better? Go Barefoot & Try 'Earthing'

Forget about being dirty and let the kids feel the solid ground under their feet. Studies show that earthing, or barefooting onto a sand, soil, grass or any natural ground, can do wonders to an individual's physiological and mental well-being.

According to The Globe and Mail, earthing is a wellness trend that suggests people to connect to the Earth because the planet contains energy and nutrients that can be beneficial for the health. Humans are made up of positively charged electrons while the solid ground is otherwise--it is negatively charged and bursting with free-flowing electrons that equalize an individual's body.

Even though earthing may be frequently thought as a new trend, it is hardly not. Earthing stems from an early Native American belief. Generally, the Native Americans have a high regard of Mother Earth's spirituality. Wayshower's Community Fellowship notes that another way of Native Americans in connecting with Mother Earth is hugging a tree, talking with nature spirits all around and appreciate Mother Earth's beauty.

But what about the germs? If one may ask. Studies reveal that getting dirt in such activities like earthing can be, in fact, beneficial to a person's health, particularly with the kids.

As per The Alternative Daily, letting kids play in the mud, sand, soil or grass actually primes their immune system. Through this, a kid's immune system is being trained on what is actually tolerable and what's not.

Microbiology and Immunology professor Mary Ruebush said that playing in these dirty areas or even eating a few from it practices how immunity system should respond as it teaches a child's immature immune system to ignore non-threats.

Not only does grounding give a certain protection for an individual, it also reportedly helps reduce chronic health risks. It also helps promote better sleep, chronic pain and lowers stress levels.

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