Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience.
This is Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
This weekend, I will break down the benefits of Grounding for our health
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Let’s begin
What’s Grounding?
Grounding, also called earthing, is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth.
This practice relies on earthing science and grounding physics to explain how electrical charges from the earth can have positive effects on your body.
This type of grounding therapy isn’t entirely the same as the technique that is used in mental health treatment.
Let’s discuss the science behind earthing
There isn’t much science on the topic, but let’s discuss the most recent study that has explored grounding for inflammation, cardiovascular disease, muscle damage, chronic pain, and mood.
According to The most recent PubMed study, titled, The Effects of Grounding (earthing) on Inflammation, The Immune Response, Wound Healing, and Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases
Grounding affects the living matrix, which is the central connector between living cells.
It goes on to state that – electrical conductivity exists within the matrix that functions as an immune system defense, similar to antioxidants
They believe that through grounding, the natural defenses of the body can be restored
Even though further research expands on this idea
In another small study, titled Earthing, the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity, a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease
10 healthy participants were grounded using patches on the palms of their hands and soles of their feet.
Blood measurements were taken before and after grounding to determine any changes in red blood cell fluidity, which plays a role in heart health
The results indicated significantly less red blood cell clumping after grounding, which suggests benefits for cardiovascular health
Another slightly larger study, titled Grounding After Moderate Eccentric Contractions Reduces Muscle damage examined the role of grounding on post-exercise muscle damage
Researchers used both grounding patches and mats and measured creatine kinase, white blood cell count, and pain levels before and after grounding.
Blood work indicated that grounding reduced muscle damage and pain in participants. This suggests that grounding may influence healing abilities
What are the types of grounding?
There are many types of grounding
All of them focus on reconnecting yourself to the earth
This can be done through either direct or indirect contact with the earth
Here are some common types-
- Walking barefoot
- Lying on the ground
- Submersing in water
- Using grounding equipment like
- grounding mats
- grounding sheets or blankets
- grounding socks
- grounding bands and patches
You can find grounding mats, sheets, blankets, socks, and bands online.
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Have a great weekend! What is Grounding & Does It Have Health Benefits?
