Getting Grounded in the Basics
Rather than trying to live the life of a monk, nun or renunciate yogi, start with simple steps that you can implement today and easily fit into your life 3-4 days per week. For example, you can choose to start off each meal you eat with a handful of raw veggies or a piece of fresh fruit. Drink an 8 ounce glass of filtered or spring water with each meal. (These first two ideas will help you achieve more regular bowel movements as well as improve your immune system function and overall detoxification abilities.) Every time you stop at a red light use it as a signal to take 2 long, slow deep breaths and remember that you’re alive. Smile at your- self in the mirror every time you brush your teeth. The possibilities are endless, but the key is keeping it simple. Getting grounded in the basics should be fun, that way you don’t even have to come up with an idea for how to do the enjoying part; it just happens naturally.
Sleep is perhaps the most difficult of the basics to implement in your daily routine, though it is vitally important to your health. Observe how wild animals and young chil- dren sleep a significant amount of the day. It is estimated that over 60 million Americans suffer from a chronic sleep disorder each year. There are many factors that lead to sleeplessness and there is not one cure-all. I recommend going back to the basics. Turn off all stimulating electronic devices at least 30, but preferably 60, minutes before your planned bedtime. During this time, dim the lights. No television, radio or reading in bed. Your bed is for two things only: sleep and sex. If you can’t sleep and feel you must do one of these other things, get out of bed and go into another room. This is called sleep hygiene. Spend 5-10 minutes before going to sleep observing the natural rhythm of your
breathing. There is no need to change the breath, just observe it. This is a great way to decrease stress and rebalance the nervous system, preparing your body and mind for sleep. It is normal and natural for it to take 5-15 minutes to fall asleep. Falling to sleep immediately upon laying down is a sign of exhaustion and significant sleep debt. Going back to the basics is the simplest, most effec- tive way to improve your sleep.
Reconnect with the Earth
We were designed to walk barefoot on the Earth and sleep in direct contact with it at night. Thousands of years ago people were in touch with the ground nearly 100% of the time. Throughout history, humans have slowly become more and more discon- nected from the Earth. Today it is possible for a person to never come in direct contact with the Earth. That may sound ridiculous, but if someone wears insulated, rubber-soled shoes and sleeps on a conventional bed they may literally never be directly connected to the Earth. What’s the big deal with direct connec- tion to the Earth? Our bodies are full of elec- trons. They allow for nearly instantaneous communication throughout the body. They also are the most fundamental anti-inflam- matory substance in our bodies. Electrons are required parts of the communication sys- tem that turn inflammation off. Over the last several decades medical researchers have started to realize that the common thread of nearly every disease and illness that causes suffering today is inflammation. So why are we exposed to so much inflammation if something as simple as an electron can help turn it off?
Going back to the basics, the simple
answer is most of us are not grounded. Liter- ally we are not grounded to the Earth. Think of yourself as a rechargeable battery. You
have to store energy in order to do things. Once that stored energy is used up, you need to recharge. Coming in direct contact with the Earth allows us to recharge our level of electrons. That’s why some of us feel a tingly feeling when we walk on the beach or across the lawn. The direct connection between your feet and the Earth is allowing your body to recharge with electrons.
The Role of Electrons in the Body
All of us are exposed to a tremendous amount of free radicals on a daily basis. Free radicals are felt to contribute to aging and possibly the formation of cancer. We are exposed to them from environmental pollut- ants, such as chemicals, heavy metals and other physical toxins. Mental and emotional stressors can also form free radicals in our bodies. Electrons help us combat free radi- cals. Free radicals also are associated with inflammation. As inflammation is a main factor in almost all diseases, free radicals will likely be found to be significant factors in most diseases as well. Going back to the basics, walking barefoot on the earth is the
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