Walking barefoot on the beach or “earthing” has been proven to be an extremely beneficial practice to wellness. Research suggest that earthing, an activity which was once dubbed as a counter-culture trend, serves many health advantages, such as significant reduction of inflammation, improved sleep, and increased antioxidant levels in the body.
Why should you walk barefoot?
A study from Journal of Environmental and Public Health, discovered that the drawing of electron from the earth from walking barefoot has so many health benefits for the body. One study that was performed with people who were suffering with chronic pain found a sense of relief once they began using carbon fiber mattresses for sleeping.
– positive change in the brain’s electrical activity
– improve the skin’s conductivity
– proper regulation of heart rate variability
– moderated glucose production
– lower stress levels
– immune system boost
Earthing should be included as an attraction when you have a holiday at the beach. Walking barefoot improves the blood circulation. Women, who are particularly susceptible of developing varicose veins will highly benefit from walking on the beach even for a few minutes.
Another study that was found in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine explains that earthing will advance the surface of the red blood cells. Besides improving the surfaces it also reduces the amount of red blood clump, which will lower blood viscosity. Keep in mind that blood viscosity is a major feature that negatively affects a person that is suffering from a heart disease.
A different study also suggests that earthing helps in regulating the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Besides all of the studies that were performed, walking barefoot comes with so many other benefits that you will like to know:
- Walking on water
If you want a fun and relaxing way to work out your legs and buttocks, walk on the beach. Make sure to walk towards the beach until the water reaches your thigh region. At this depth, you are effectively raising your legs with each stride. You will surely strengthen your lower body, most especially your legs as well as your buttocks.
- Soles massage
Walking quickly on the beach will add benefits like massaging the soles of your feet, which will activate the lymphatic and also the venous circulation. If you walk on the edge of the water, the waves will hit the bottom o your leg, which will also massage them as well. Making this an enjoyable experience.
- The magic of minerals
Seawater contains high levels of minerals, namely iodine and sodium- both of which prevent slow down the aging process. These minerals also deliver a relaxing sensation to the skin.
- All-natural exfoliation
The friction that is cause between the sand and the bottom of your feet will exfoliate and also remove dead, which will make your skin soft and healthy.
Tips when walking barefoot at the beach:
- Sway your hand as you are walking to avoid them from swelling and to increase your stability.
- The worst you can do is walk on the beach right in the middle of the day when the suns at its highest, as the water makes you more prone to get a sunburn. The best times are at sunrise or sunset. It’s best to walk with someone to encourage you and the other person to continue walking and they will also receive the same health benefits as you do.
- Never forget to apply sunscreen before you start walking at the beach. Remember to bring a bottle of water and wear a hat to protect your eyes as well as your face from burning under the sun. Reapply the sunscreen if you plan on extending your walks.
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