Discovering Grounding, an Ancient Healing Practice

It is what nearly every one of us is seeking right now: a free, immediate way to decompress, be less anxious, and just feel better.Enter grounding, the ancient therapeutic practice of connecting to the earth outside. It one of the simple yet fascinating techniques explored by Laura Koniver MD, a medical intuitive and physician. Dr. Koniver posits that by touching the earth…whether with bare feet on grass, a hand on a leaf, or another way…our bodies electrically connect with it, resulting in instant positive effects on our brain and skin, as well as a reduction in muscle tension and pain. And that is just the quick fix. More than twenty years of research in the field shows that consistent, long-term grounding may lead to benefits 'reflected in every major organ system we have,” says Dr. Koniver.Whether you have only a minute to spare or hours to lay on the lawn, Dr. Koniver makes an intriguing case that grounding (also called earthing) can help us all this instant. 'It's immediately accessible, immediately supportive, and incredibly simple.”