How Walking Barefoot In Nature Is Actually Good For You

If you are feeling stressed, try this.

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Most children have been cursed with parents who have forgotten the joy of walking barefoot.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

I was in my garden yesterday, hands deep in dirt, shoes off the feel of the fresh soil on my hands and feet.

I prefer to garden barefoot; actually, I like to do all things barefoot. Not to the satisfaction of my boyfriend, who is often telling me to put shoes on.

I don’t think he understands how walking barefoot is soothing to the soul as a direct connection with the earth.

Walking barefoot now has a name that sounds more scientific; Earthing.

So how is walking barefoot “earthing” good for you?

Research has shown:

a simple, natural, and yet profoundly effective environmental strategy against chronic stress, ANS dysfunction, inflammation, pain, poor sleep, disturbed HRV, hypercoagulable blood, and many common health disorders, including cardiovascular disease.

The research done to date supports the concept that grounding or earthing the human body may be an essential element in the health equation…