‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land | Antiviral
Experts say the few scientific papers published about grounding – which can include walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground – lack scientific rigourSpend any time watching or listening to health and wellness content, and sooner or later you’re likely to encounter the practice of “grounding”. Google searches for the term have risen in the past year, as wellness influencers and podcasters have waxed lyrical about its supposed benefits. Distinct from its use in a parenting or psychology context (which can incorporate mindful breathing exercises), grounding or “earthing” involves walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground to realign oneself with the electric charge of the Earth. Continue reading...
Experts say the few scientific papers published about grounding – which can include walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground – lack scientific rigour
Spend any time watching or listening to health and wellness content, and sooner or later you’re likely to encounter the practice of “grounding”. Google searches for the term have risen in the past year, as wellness influencers and podcasters have waxed lyrical about its supposed benefits. Distinct from its use in a parenting or psychology context (which can incorporate mindful breathing exercises), grounding or “earthing” involves walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground to realign oneself with the electric charge of the Earth. Continue reading...
