I’ve heard bits and pieces about the practice of grounding (going barefoot on the grass/ground or using a grounding machine) for supposed health benefits. Is it something that has any scientific merit at all like how neuroscientists have found that yoga/mindfulness can have positive effects. Or is it more like crystal healing and firmly in the realm of utter bullshit? Can it even be studied properly under the scientific method (basically can it be disproven or proven or is it one of these we technically might never know things?)
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There is no scientific merit to the grounding of electrons by touching the earth with bare skin.
That said, the action of going outside and walking in bare feet includes many activities that do have scientific merit (in most situations for most people)
– You have to move to get outside. Science has confirmed that movement is good for your body. You also have to move to get back to wherever you were.
– You have to BE outside. Science has confirmed some benefits from being in sunlight, seeing and hearing outdoor stimuli, and being exposed to fresh air.
– Your feet receive stimulation. Science has confirmed some benefits from stimulating the skin.
– You break your habit. Science has confirmed some mental health benefits to changing position and location periodically
You get the idea. Getting outside and touching the ground has some benefits, but it’s not the “grounding” that does it.
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