Earthing / Grounding:
To Ground Your Body And Feel Better, Go Barefoot Outdoors Or Use An Earthing Product Indoors
Some Of The Earthing Products That Are Available:
- Earthing Test Meters
- Earthing Beds
- Earthing Shoes
- Earthing Half Bed Sheets
- Earthing Full Bed Sheets
- Several Other Misc. Products
From Natural News Article
By Kelly Pepper, D.C.
Dated 5/5/2012
Affinity Health Professionals
Posted With Permission
Earthing: A Simple (And Free) Way To Reduce Pain And Inflammation
Since the beginning of creation there has been a flow of energy between our bodies and Mother Earth that works to support the various systems in our body and scavenge up free radicals that promote inflammation. More specifically, there is a flow of electrons through direct skin contact with the earth's surface. Our planet has a negative electrical potential that is generated by solar winds, our ionosphere and lightning storms. When our skin is in direct contact with the earth we maintain the same electrical potential as our planet. This phenomenon has been occurring mostly without interference up until the last several generations.
What has happened to interfere with this natural process? For many of us, we spend the majority of our days with shoes on that are made of a rubber, insulating sole which blocks this natural flow of electrons, and when we are barefoot, we're typically indoors, which again blocks this natural flow of electrons. Many people in industrialized countries and societies rarely make direct skin contact with the earth. So what's the big deal if we're not spending regular time in touch with our planet?
Healthy Electron Flow
Over the last decade, research has been under way to demonstrate that this separation or insulation could be a significant factor in fueling inflammation and physiologic dysfunction in our bodies. We also know that inflammation is behind the majority of diseases and illnesses in our society. This concept is referred to as Earthing (or grounding) and has started to accumulate some convincing research about the detriment of being insulated from the earth's flow of electrons and the benefits of reconnecting. These studies have demonstrated improvements in various biomarkers after Earthing which include improved cortisol cycles, reduced pain, better sleep, improved balance in the autonomic nervous system and a blood-thinning effect.
How It Works
To better understand why such a simple process can have such a profound effect on our health and wellness, we must look at the role of these electrons in our bodies. It is the electron that neutralizes the damaging free radicals that are produced by our immune and inflammatory responses. By neutralizing these free radicals, chronic and acute inflammation are reduced. This is what actually determines the strength of any antioxidant - the amount of free electrons it can donate. This begs to question whether many people with chronic conditions are suffering from an "electron deficiency".
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Dr. Jeff Spencer, chiropractor to many elite athletes and performers, utilized this technology in the last four of eight victories of the US Cycle Team led by Lance Armstrong at the Tour de France. He observed more rapid recovery rates, reduction of injury repair time and enhanced performance compared to the prior years where this technology was not utilized.
Earthing is as simple as spending 20 to 30 minutes barefoot in the lawn (walking or sitting) or taking a walk along the beach sans sandals. If this is not an option for you based on where you live or other limitations, there are indoor devices such as bed pads, mattresses and grounding electrodes that can be used.
Even though research in this area is relatively new, we may soon discover that Earthing is an essential requirement for long-term optimal health and wellness.
Sources For This Article Include:
http://www.earthinginstitute.net
http://electromagnetic-pollution.com
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jeph/2012/291541/
The Following Information Has Been Posted With Permission From The Earthing Institute
Monday, May 16, 2011
What To Do If Earthing Doesn't Seem To Be Working?
An Earthing Checklist
After starting Earthing, many people say they feel better and sleep better. Sometimes it happens dramatically and rapidly. Sometimes subtly and slowly. Some people who are optimally healthy and who sleep well may not feel anything significant, yet they benefit nevertheless from the countless ways that Earthing affects the body. Elite athletes whose bodies operate in super-high gear often say they recover faster from competition, training, and injuries. Some individuals wonder why they feel no change, and we've written this report in an attempt to explain a lack of expected improvements for individuals new to Earthing. We hope you have read the Earthing book and previous reports posted here and so have a good grasp on what goes on in your body when you begin Earthing.
Electrical System Problem
The first thing to do is to make sure your Earthing system is properly connected to the Earth. An outlet checker will determine if your outlet is properly grounded. You could have an electrical system in the house that is not properly grounded, or a specific electrical outlet that is not grounded even though the outlet plate has a third hole (ground port). Many homes, particularly older homes built before the 1960s, may have never been grounded or may have only a few outlets actually grounded, like in the kitchen and bathroom. Your options: Use a ground rod or consult with an electrician. The Earthing ground rod comes with an attached 40-foot (13 meter) Earthing cord that can be connected to the cord of the Earthing sheet, mat, or band. You push the rod into the soil below a window and then run the cord under the window or a nearby door and into the house. Then simply connect the Earthing product cord to the ground rod cord.
Ground Rod Problem
A few people have said that they use a ground rod but don't feel any difference. The reason may be related to a dry environment, such as in the Southwest United States. Our recommendation is to water the ground rod every couple of weeks or so if you live in a dry climate. Keep the area around the ground rod moist. This will improve the conductivity in dry soil. One person unknowingly put the rod into what she thought was the "ground" but which was actually a thick layer of dirt on a ground floor balcony. When she moved the rod a few feet away and into actual soil, her Earthing system worked perfectly. That incident reminds us of situations in the past where people have put ground rods in flower pots. A flower pot has soil in it, but it's not the Earth.
Check Your Earthing System
Check the conductivity of the Earthing system, that is, if it is conducting the Earth's energy as it was designed to do. To test the conductivity, use the Earthing continuity tester. You simply connect the tester to the ground port of a properly grounded wall outlet and place it directly on your Earthing mat or sheet. A green light will confirm that your system and wire are in good working order. You may have to press firmly to get the light to go on when testing the sheet.
No Direct Skin Contact
Sometimes individuals put the grounding half-sheet (also called the bed pad) or mat under their bottom sheet in bed. This may not work so well. Direct skin contact with the Earthing sheet or mat is highly recommended (please refer to our Earthing report from July 2010 on "Is There a Best Way to Be Grounded?") Although people sweat during the night and the moisture can permeate the bottom sheet and create a channel of conductivity between the body and the Earthing product, the quantity of sweat differs individually. Thus we urge everyone to make direct skin contact. If you are using the Earthing mat in bed, you may want to reposition it. Your feet could be coming off of it during the night.
Dehydration
Many people don't drink enough water during the day. They are dehydrated. We have observed that people who are dehydrated may not experience the benefits of Earthing as fully as those who drink an adequate amount of water.
Improper Care Of Earthing Sheets
Improper laundering of Earthing sheets (including bed pads, full fitted sheets, and the recovery bag) can result in loss of conductivity and benefits. Launder just as you would wash other bedding, using a gentle wash cycle and a mild detergent. However, do not use any chlorine bleach or fabric softener, or any detergent that contains bleach or fabric softener, as these chemicals can ruin the conductivity of your sheet. When necessary, use hydrogen peroxide-based non-bleach to remove stains and/or to whiten your sheet. Low-heat drying is recommended. Also do not apply lotions, creams, or oils before bedtime to areas of your skin that will come in contact with the sheet. The reason for this is that such substances can easily become absorbed into the sheets. The oils they contain become oxidized by the air and can diminish the conductivity of the silver threads in the sheets.
Stress!!!!
No matter how grounded somebody is, acute and chronic stress can trump the ability of Earthing to contribute to good sleep and benefits. This occurs even though Earthing itself reduces stress within the physiology. Major worry, aggravation, anxiety, and grief can take their toll on the body, and potentially cancel out the benefits of Earthing. Chronic stress is a leading cause of sudden death, insomnia, and depression, and elevates blood pressure.
Earthing Information:Natural News 5/5/2012 - Earthing: A Simple Way To Reduce Pain And Inflammation
Earthing Information:Natural News 7/20/2012 - Earthing Is Essential For Optimal Health
Earthing Information: You Tube 1/6/2011 - Dr. Joseph Mercola And Dr. James Oschman - Video
Earthing Information: You Tube 7/6/2011 - Dr. Joseph Mercola And Clint Ober - Demostration Video Part 2
Earthing Information: You Tube 7/6/2011 - Dr. Joseph Mercola And Clint Ober - Demostration Video Part 3
Earthing Information: You Tube 7/7/2011 - Dr. Joseph Mercola And Clint Ober - Video Part 1
Earthing Information: Dr. Mercola 9/20/2012 - Why Walking Barefoot Might Be An Essential Element Of Good Health
Earthing Information: Longevity Warehouse - Earthing Supplies
Earthing Information: David Wolf - You Tube 12/12/2010 - Grounding Part 1
Earthing Information: David Wolf - You Tube 12/13/2010 - Grounding Part 2
