Why Our Ancestors Had It Right By Going
Barefoot
While shoes have offered a sense of convenience
to our everyday lives, they've also removed us from our direct connection to
mother nature. The earth's surface is like a natural power source, keeping us
nurtured and thriving. Nearly every part of our existence today is insulated,
synthetic and removed from the earth's natural healing touch.
Only in recent years have we begun to realize
the detrimental impact of this disconnect. As a result, an effort has been
placed to re-establish a barefoot lifestyle much like our ancestors, as
organically as possible.
Research indicates that maintaining a direct connection between your feet and Earth's
surface, may be beneficial to your health. When you're barefoot, your body
is able to absorb Earth's limitless supply of free electrons. These electrons
serve the function of antioxidants by stabilizing rampant, unhealthy free
radicals in your body. As a result, you help decrease your body's chances of
growing inflammation, degenerative diseases and other health ailments.
Moreover, you feel good.
This age-old concept is becoming more commonly
known as Earthing and has found its way into our nation's spas,
resorts and even doctors' offices.
Although our efforts may be delayed, many
cultures and societies have always upheld the barefoot lifestyle to a high
regard. They appreciated and interacted with the earth, recognizing its
necessary presence in our lives.
The Chinese for instance, place emphasis on Qi —
the essence of all natural, living things. Earth Qi are those patterns of
energy and Earth's magnetic fields (i.e. all humans, plants and animals have
their own field of Qi). When humans or any other living animal is barefoot, it
is capable of absorbing Earth Qi.
It's not surprising that most mind and body
exercises (i.e. yoga and tai chi) are done barefoot, to establish this sort of
connection. The central focus involves "growing a root." Doing so allows
for the opening of a pathway between the earth and the body by way of the feet.
It would seem today that we have found
ourselves seeking to regain that connection to Earth's surface. Far too often,
our only memories of going barefoot and being in a healthy, direct connection with nature, is
during our years of childhood.
But our connection to the earth doesn't need to
be a distant thought from childhood or isolated incidents on the beach. So
before the winter months creep their head around the corner, treat yourself
with a reconnection to the earth's surface. Your body and your health will
thank you.
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