  Earthing, or grounding is based on the idea that our bodies are healthier when connected to the Earth's natural electrical energy 出處: https://sleepjunkies.com/earthing-and-sleep/ |
| Earthing falls neatly into this category of nature-inspired health therapies. And although research is limited at present, it hasn’t prevented the spread of a growing community of earthing devotees who claim the practice has been found to reduce chronic pain, encourage deeper sleep, increase energy levels, lower stress, aid in muscle recovery, and relieve muscle tension.
How to practice earthing The simplest way to try earthing for yourself, is to simply go outdoors, and walk bare foot in direct contact with the ground, ideally for at least thirty minutes. But there are other ways too, such as: Sleep grounded: the main benefit of practicing earthing whilst asleep is that you remain grounded for a long period of time. You can buy conductive sheets, pillows, earthing sleeping bags and grounding mats to help facilitate this Using an earthing aid: earthing has become a big industry and there are accessories for just about every occasion, skin patches, car seat pads, floor mats, and mouse pads are just a few ways you can practice earthing on a daily basis Earthing and sleep While some critics have said there is not enough evidence to support the positive effects of earthing, there are several studies that have investigated how Earthing has impacted the lives of the sample groups. In one study focused on sleep quality, a group of 60 people experiencing chronic pain and poor sleep quality were examined. Half of the group slept with an Earthing sheet on their bed, while the others slept with a placebo sheet. Participants who slept with an earthing sheet stated they experienced reductions in chronic pain, respiratory issues, arthritis, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The other participants, who slept on a placebo sheet, did not experience an improvement in their symptoms. Like many other alternative health options available today, further research over time will help to fully investigate and report the effects of earthing on sleep quality. The idea of earthing outside, and making the effort not to be distracted by devices such as a cell phone or laptop, supports the common advice people receive about reducing electronic device use before bed time for better quality sleep. Earthing products If you’re unable to go outside to experience earthing, there are several products available to bring the benefits of earthing inside your home. These products include earthing mats, earthing sheets, earthing patches, earthing throw blankets, earthing body or wrist bands, and earthing yoga and fitness mats. References: The Healing Effects of Grounding the Human Body: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-healing-benefits-of-grounding-the-human-body_us_592c585be4b07d848fdc058a Skeptics Dictionary http://skepdic.com/earthing.html Earthing: Science or Marketing? http://genegeek.ca/2014/01/earthing-science-or-marketing/ Neurologica Blog https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/earthing/ Earthing (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease, 2013, Gae´tan Ch James L. Oschman, PhD, and Richard M. Delany, MD, FACC. The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. URL: http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/acm.2011.0820. Pr The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress, 2004, Maurice Ghaly, M.D., and Dale Teplitz, M.A.The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. Source |
