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Did you know that **grounding**, also known as **earthing** i.e. putting your bare feet into the earth, gives you tremendous health benefits?! The ocean sand right by the water is one of the best ways to ground because apparently the water helps your body receive the free electrons, which are a really potent antioxidant! Other places by the water are great too, but putting your feet in the grass (especially dewy grass) or anywhere on the bare earth is also really beneficial too. 

Some people believe one of the reasons diseases are on the rise, is because most people in the world— especially in the cities—are not putting their feet into the earth hardly at all!!! We basically walk around our apartments or homes, often in socks or slippers, and we wear shoes every time we go out! 

Growing up in Australia, I ran around outside barefoot a lot… but as an adult I don’t tend to do that much!!! 

Since living close to the beach I’ve found my health has improved and I’m sure it’s partially because I put my feet in the sand all the time now!

People have found that grounding helps do the following (there have been scientific findings on this too):

* Reduces chronic pain
* helps the cardiovascular system
* heals inflammation 
* Reduces stress hormones, so calms the nervous system 
* Improves sleep 
* thins the blood 
* Protects from EMFs
* Balances hormones

There are also many many acupuncture meridians in our feet too so connecting our feet to the earth is said to activate these, having healing effects on our entire bodies!! 

So wherever you are, I highly recommend getting outside every day—take off your shoes and socks, put your feet in the earth (even if it’s just a tiny patch of grass) and reap the incredible benefits!! 

xo Bonnie

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Needless to say, I’m not a doctor, I’m just super passionate about this practice and hope you find it beneficial too! 
References Dr Mercola, Wellness Mama and barefoothealing.com

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