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Grounding (or earthing) is the method of making direct contact with the earth’s surface by walking barefoot on soil, grass, rocks or swimming in water. 

Centuries ago, humans were much more grounded and connected to earth by nature: Cultivating land with their bare hands, sleeping on the ground or walking long distances barefoot.

But today’s modern world has made us increasingly more disconnected. Not just from each other – but also nature.

Our shoes changed from leather-soled shoes to insulated rubber and plastics and we now sleep in raised beds vs on the ground. 

Today, we use computers, phones, wi-fi, microwaves and cell towers on the daily, which provide an excess of free radical damage to our tissues and cells. 

The earth’s energy (through practicing grounding) helps to reduce these excess free radicals so that your body can heal and repair naturally. Therefore, it is vital that we reconnect with this natural energy and manage our stress daily to counteract the damaging effects of our modern lifestyle. 

Yet, self-care, rest and activities like grounding tend to fall on the backburner time and time again, especially when life gets busy.

Scientific benefits of grounding

Scientific research indicates that your body can be protected, and that you feel better, when you regularly reconnect to the earth. That is, when you are grounded. 

Here are three examples of potential benefits that have been reported in scientific studies on grounding: 

1. Decreased levels of pain and inflammation 

2. Reduced stress levels 

3. Improved circulation 

How can you get grounded? 

Grounding techniques focus on reconnecting your energy with the earth through direct contact. These methods include:

• Walking outside barefoot 
• Laying on the ground 
• Going swimming 
• Gardening 
• Using grounding products 

To help you in this practice, you can try grounding products that work by creating an electrical connection between your body and the Earth, simulating the effect of walking barefoot directly on the ground. 

They’ve been shown to help with sleep, stress, mood, pain, and brain-related issues. You may start with 10 to 30 minutes of grounding per day.

If you’re looking to get started, Earth + Moon has a great selection of grounding mats!

How to practice grounding daily

If the weather permits, walk or stand barefoot for a half-hour or sit outside and see what a difference it makes on your physical and mental state. Remember, soil, grass, sand, or concrete are all conductive surfaces from which your body can draw the earth’s energy. 

Wood, asphalt, and vinyl are not conductive so avoid these materials when grounding outside. 

Ideally you want to incorporate the practice of grounding into your daily routine, however, for many of us this isn’t always possible due to climate, injury, location or time. 

And that’s where grounding products come in – Earth and Moon grounding mats can be used inside the comfort of your home while sleeping, relaxing, or working.

How do grounding mats work? 

Grounding mats create an electrical connection between your body and the earth. The idea is to replicate the physical connectivity you would make by walking barefoot on the earth’s surface. This connection allows free electrons to flow from the earth and into your body to create a neutral electrical charge. 

You can place your grounding mat on the floor, desk or bed start with 10-30 minutes per day, making sure to make direct contact with your bare skin.

Curious to try for yourself?

Want 10% off? Use code LEMONS10 on the Earth and Moon website.

So next time you’re feeling stressed and in need of a disconnect, why not try grounding?