Is grounding good for health? Experts share their insights on Health 360
Have you ever tried walking without shoes? The direct contact of your foot on a surface not only feels soothing and relaxing, but it also has a number of benefits for your heart health and blood pressure and can help keep foot pain and conditions like plantar fasciitis at bay. Also known as grounding, proponents of this practice believe it helps connect us to the earth’s surface and restore a natural electrical balance in the body. Walking or exercising barefoot has many potential benefits such as reduced pain and inflammation, improved sleep, immunity, reduced stress levels and increased overall health.
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