Your physical and mental health are connected to the earth more than you think. Grounding or being directly connected to the Earth has some interesting benefits in studies:by Marshall on TwosYour physical and mental health are connected to the earth more than you think. Grounding or being directly connected to the Earth has some interesting benefits in studies:Lowers inflammation (Menigoz et al 2020; Oschman et al 2015)Reduces oxidative stress (Sinatra et al 2017)Alleviates pain (Chevalier et al 2019)Improves blood pressure (Elkin and Winter 2018)Reduces blood viscosity (Chevalier et al 2013)Improves mood (Chevalier 2015)Earth has a more negative charge that can lower the body's levels of oxidative stress and inflammation.You can get grounded by walking barefoot on the grass, swimming in large open body waters or standing on the beach. - @drjamesdinic