The human body is comprised of an energy field, specifically called the biofield. The different levels of the biofield are the physical body, energy body, mental body, and the spiritual body. For true healing to occur all of these bodies have to be healed and many things/thoughts can weaken this field. We live in a society bombarded by cell phones, televisions, computers, etc. This subjects our fields to a constant electromagnetic stress. However, one simple thing we can do that specifically strengthens this biofield is earthing or grounding. Earthing is simply being on the earth's surface, the ground, the beach, barefoot.
The natural flowing energy of the earth has free flowing electrons and electrical rhythms that provides a subtle electric signal that maintains health. These diurnal electrical rhythms set the biological clocks for hormones that regulate sleep and activity. The free electrons from the earth neutralize the positively charged free radicals that are the hallmark of inflammation. Therefore, frequently walking on the earth's atmosphere helps with reduction in pain, inflammation, improved balance of the nervous system, immune functions, circulation, and sleep patterns. Chronic inflammation alone has been cited in recent research to be the cause of almost every modern chronic illness. In addition, being more grounded could create a significant shift from a sympathetic to parasympathetic nervous system resulting in reduced cortisol levels. Furthermore, if one is injured and you connect to the earth, electrons will migrate into your body and spread through your tissues. Any free radicals that leak into the healthy tissue will immediately be electrically neutralized. This occurs because free radicals are positive while electrons are negative so they cancel each other out.
If you spend a lot of time on the computer, live in a city or just do not go outside often, here are some sources to help with grounding. You can purchase grounding sheets, mats, auto mats, yoga mats, etc.
www.earthing.com
www.earthinginstitute.net
You could also simply go outside everyday and experience mother earth's natural healing energy!!!!
Many blessings to you,
Jennifer