Have you heard of a current called Earthing? It is about the fact of walking barefoot, without shoes or socks or measures, and doing it in direct contact with nature. This action can be practiced on the sand of the beach, by the sea, in contact with wet earth… Do you want to know why you should start walking barefoot more often? 
The benefits of practicing Earthing or walking barefoot
Some studies have discovered that going barefoot or practicing Earthing could be a perfect solution for people who have trouble falling asleep, who suffer from stress in their daily lives or who suffer from chronic degenerative diseases.
Helps you sleep better
In a study carried out by the organization Earthing for Health, it has been discovered that the contact of people during their sleep with the earth -the beds of the participants were placed on the earth using conductive mattresses- has very positive effects short medium term (eight weeks). For example, it is concluded that contact with nature decreases insomnia and reduces pain and stress, in addition to considerably improving heart rate.
Reduces inflammation and pain
Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, autoimmune thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis can benefit if the person who suffers from them practices earthing, because it helps reduce pain in many cases.
Promotes relaxation
Did you know that the fact that your feet spend an hour a day in the open air and in contact with Mother Earth has a stronger power of relaxation in your body than the action of sitting comfortably in a chair with your cushion placed on the head?
It helps blood circulation
But that hour of connection with the earth, in addition, and according to a study at the University of California, has more advantages for your health: it causes an increase in blood flow to the brain and an improvement in your facial appearance. This, without a doubt, could be a help to people who suffer from cardiovascular diseases.
How to practice Earthing or walk barefoot
- Why are you wanting to try it? In principle, there is not much mystery about walking barefoot, right? But, what is the most recommended way to practice Earthing?
- If you are lucky enough to live in a town or a city with the sea nearby, you have almost all the way covered. If, on the contrary, you live in a place further inland, you can take the opportunity to walk barefoot on a sandy surface or also do it on the grass of a park. Surely you have more than one in your neighborhood! Another option is to walk on a blanket of dry leaves.