All of us at some point in time have heard this advice on walking from our elders as a piece of health advice—’walk barefoot on green grass in the morning and evening’. Right? Ever thought is there really any health benefit associated with walking on grass? Well, even if you haven’t, you should know that there indeed are many positives related to this grandma’s old saying. When you walk barefoot on grass, soil, sand or any natural surface, it has several health benefits—and the process is called Earthing or grounding which is crucial for healing.
The essence of this technique lies in naturopathy. In this technique, nature and its properties are used to heal the person. According to naturopathy, everything has its own energy. When you combine two forces that complement each other, it leads to healing.
As per a study published in the Journal of Environment and Public Health, the health of people today is at an all-time low, because they are disconnected with the environment and earth. The study also suggests that reconnecting with the earth’s electrons has been found to promote intriguing physiological changes, as well as well-being.
Apart from that, when you walk barefoot, then the principles of reflexology work. The point is that your soles are pressed harder, due to which the functioning of your organs gets regulated.
Connection with mother earth
Yes! It is indeed true that when you walk barefoot there happens a connection with earth’s natural energy. So, when this exchange of energy happens between you and earth, it sort of cleanses all your negative energies and thoughts.
Relaxes mind, body, soul
While walking on the green grass in the mornings is helpful in reliving your mind, body and soul. In the morning, when you inhale fresh air, it automatically lets your body work in a healthy manner. Sunlight, fresh air and the whole morning atmosphere adds to relaxing your body as it produces calming hormones.
If you are unable to sleep well, then instead of taking sleeping pills, try walking in the park. You will see a stark difference in your sleeping pattern from day one. But to prevent insomnia or improve your sleeping patterns, try it for around 30-minute every morning.
Good for eyes
Our elders have often told us about how eyes get benefited the most with morning barefoot walks. Foot is connected to the entire body parts so when you walk, the stress lies on first, second and third toes which happen to be the reflexology points for the eyes. According to The Health Site, the foot has points for the eyes, ears, lungs, nerves of the face, stomach, spleen, brain, kidneys and many more organs, so when we walk on grass, these areas are gently stimulated, helping your entire body stay healthy.
Vitamin D benefits
When you walking on the grass barefoot in the mornings, the sun replenishes your vitamin D stores automatically, in a way helping you keep bone and joint diseases at bay. Getting enough sunlight is also essential for your bones.
Walking barefoot on grass helps to synchronize your heartbeat. And do you know why is it important? Because from regulating your body temperature to hormone secretion, everything depends on it. Plus, your heart health also remains in check, as the other organs of the body function well.
Essential Sunlight
Like we mentioned above, it is essential for the body especially bones to get enough sunlight for maintaining proper Vitamin D store. So, when you walking early mornings, the sun energy as mentioned in the Naturopathy is an important source of healing through natural energy. It also helps disinfect the body keeping your muscles and nerves toned.
