‘Down to Earth’ - the earthing movie
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Grounding, also called earthing, is the practice of placing your bare feet on the ground, which is associated with many health benefits.
Negatively charged electrons in the Earth neutralize free radicals in your body.
After exposure to the oil dispersant Corexit, Rebecca and Josh Tickell made the documentary, "Down to Earth — The Earthing Movie" and experienced benefits themselves.
The discovery of synthetic shoe soles in 1960 had the effect of disconnecting us from the earth, says Clint Ober, the father of grounding.
Grounding seems to reduce the unwanted voltage from electromagnetic fields that are ubiquitous in developed countries.
Lack of contact with the earth may contribute to diabetes, obesity, hypertension and other ailments, according to medical research.