Staying in Touch

In last week’s Healthy by Choice Master Class Grounding Matters, we discussed the concept of grounding. In my opinion, a 15-minute class does not cover enough ground when it comes to the subject of grounding, so let us talk about it some more in this week’s Impetus.

About nine years ago I was speaking at a health conference in San Diego. After my presentation, a gentleman approached me and said that he enjoyed the presentation. He said that he really respected the natural health approach of Self Care with the Nikken Wellness Home. We set up a time to meet the following day to reconnect.  We set our appointment for noon to 1 pm at a local restaurant. At about dinner time we were still talking. It turned out this individual had a doctorate degree engineering physics, was a university professor and research scientist in fusion and plasma physics, biophotons, and biofield science. We spent much of our time talking about grounding, often called earthing. This was my first exposure to grounding. I found the subject fascinating, especially as it was an emerging science that touted simple, easy natural ways for better health. He made a statement that got me thinking, he said: “The worst invention ever created was rubber sole shoes”.

After our very lengthy discussion, I remember thinking that this all made perfect sense. It was so simple and should be so intuitive that we would be healthier if we connected to mother earth more often.

About a year ago I had dinner with a childhood friend that lives in Ohio and was visiting San Francisco. Our conversation got around to grounding. He was unaware of the concept, so I explained. Our contemporary lifestyles often cause fatigue, sleeplessness, and a general feeling of being out of balance. Unlike our ancestors who were directly connected to the ground by their bare feet, we separate ourselves from nature by using and wearing non-conductive materials, e.g. rubber, plastic, artificial flooring surfaces, etc. In other words, our feet rarely connect with the earth beneath us. He listened intently and asked if I really thought that grounding had validity for improving health. Knowing me very well, he knew that I had more than likely thoroughly reviewed the published information on the subject. Before telling him what my research revealed, I asked him the following question, “When was the last time you were in direct contact with your skin and the earth?” He looked at me for a while, trying to remember when that might be, and finally answered, I don’t know, maybe a couple of years? I was amazed and given some of the health challenges he had recently gone through I felt compelled to share what I had learned about grounding.

For the purpose of this week’s blog, I am sharing the explanation of grounding that a colleague of Heather’s and mine sent to us. Here is a simple and informative explanation of grounding written by Dr. Jesse Allen, chiropractor, part of our Global Wellness Community and Independent Nikken Consultant, from Fremont, California.

What is Grounding?

Clint Ober (co-author of the book Earthing, the most important health discovery ever?) came from a background in the cable industry.  He understood that all electrical and cable systems had to be “grounded” or connected to the earth’s surface to stop interference from outside electromagnetic fields.  He observed that most people wear some type of rubber or plastic-soled shoes.  He wondered if this could have an adverse effect on our health.  As a child growing up on a farm, he noticed that the animals allowed to run free were much healthier than animals kept indoors in a cage.

He began experimenting with the use of a simple voltmeter to measure the effects of exposure from household appliances and wiring in the walls of his home.  He then took measurements while “grounded” to a grounding rod.  Ultimately, he found that when he was grounded, he slept better and had less discomfort.

In another early experiment with Dr. Maurice Ghaly, a retired anesthesiologist, cortisol levels were measured before and after grounding.  (Elevated cortisol indicates chronic stress which can lead to chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, stroke and depressed immune system function).  It was found that earthing could “resynchronize” cortisol secretion to a more normal natural rhythm.  People slept better and reported less discomfort.

In 2001, Mr. Ober began working with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist who had identified inflammation as the cause of arterial and cardiovascular disease.  With the help of biophysicist James Oschman, Ph.D. they were able to determine that the earth was an effective anti-inflammatory aid.

The electric energy on the surface of the earth takes the form of a limitless supply of negatively charged particles called electrons.  When you make contact with the earth, while barefooted or with a grounding device, the electrons are absorbed into the body where they attach to positively charged free radicals that cause chronic inflammation.  The key here is the effect of chronic inflammation.  When you experience an injury or illness there is a normal level of inflammation that is part of the healing process.  However, if you have chronic inflammation, tissue can be damaged leading to illness or disease.

Due to our technological world where cell phones, tablets, laptops, and wi-fi connected devices surround us 24/7; we are constantly being bombarded with EMF, electromagnetic frequencies.  This exposure has been linked to inflammatory reactions, cancer, sleep disruption, and immune system dysfunction. 

If you can regularly walk barefoot on grass, dirt, or on the beach you can ground yourself naturally.  However, most of us live in urban settings that limit our access to direct contact with the earth.  Grounding devices are the best alternative to neutralize the effect of electromagnetic fields and free radicals.

Thank you, Dr. Allen, for this enlightening explanation as to the health benefits and need for us all to be grounded. We all can appreciate the benefits of walking barefoot on the beach or strolling barefoot in a grassy park. We experience a feeling of relaxation and ease, less stress, and a greater sense of well-being.

Get Grounded

At the present time, grounding may be more difficult due to social distancing and self-isolation while we weather the storm. Our busy lives often get in the way of our healthy choices. Inclement weather can prevent us from grounding as frequently as we should, which is at least 20 minutes twice a day. Just so you know, you cannot get too much grounding.

The solution is found in the Nikken Wellness Home, the KenkoGround®. The KenkoGround® serves as an indoor and portable way to reconnect with Mother Nature. Simply plug it into a grounded outlet and use it under your feet while working, on your mattress while you sleep or even draped around your shoulders. Direct contact with the skin is recommended for the best results. Staying home does not mean sacrificing Self Care with the Nikken KenkoGround® and the Nikken Wellness Home.

For more information specifically on the KenkoGround®, I invite you to watch last Tuesday’s Healthy by Choice class, Grounding Matters.

Please join us and invite guests for our next Master Class, Healthy Families by Choice on Tuesday, May 5th (Cinco de Mayo) at 9 pm Eastern, 6 pm Pacific. Together we can all help anyone Be Healthy by Choice. To Join the broadcast click this link and follow the prompts www.theroyalalliance.com/live see you on Tuesday with your sombrero and Ciaga margarita. This is a new class that you will not want to miss.

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