Why Walking Barefoot on Grass is Beneficial!

 

Why Walking Barefoot on Grass is Beneficial!

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Today we will talk about why walking barefoot on grass is beneficial for health. As we all know that natural world provides food, water, medicine for shelter to the human being. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally but it contributes to your physical well being. “Nothing is more pleasant to the eye than green grass kept finely shorn”. Let’s talk about how walking barefoot on grass keeps us healthy both physically and mentally………..

Benefits:

1. High blood Pressure:

When fat starts depositing in walls of arteries then person feels symptoms of high blood pressure. It also leads to rise in bad cholesterol and high triglyceride level in blood. Walking barefoot on grass lowers the blood pressure. Researchers have shown that barefoot contact with the earth can produce instant changes in a variety of physiological measures. Direct physical contact with grass affects our body in a positive way because earth’s surface has a negative charge and is constantly generating electrons that could neutralize free radicals, acting as antioxidants. Direct contact with grass keeps our heart rhythms regular and improves blood flow.

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2. Nervous System:

Walking barefoot on grass keeps our nervous system healthy. Researchers have suggested that physical contact with grass can help regulate our autonomic nervous system which regulates body temperature. Vagus nerve is the largest nerve of autonomic nervous system. Walking barefoot on grass keeps our vagus nerve healthy.

3. Stress and Anxiety:

Walking barefoot on grass lowers stress and anxiety. When toxins start accumulating in body then person feels stressed that is Cortisol hormone. Thus walking barefoot on grass changes the electrical activity in the brain, boost up immune system and reduces stress by promoting happiness hormone “Serotonin  in body”.

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4. Insomnia:

It is persistent problem of falling and staying asleep. Walking barefoot on grass improves blood oxygenation and promotes sleep because physical contact with earth’s surface reduces the stress hormone in the body.

5. Heart Attack and Stroke:

When fat starts depositing in walls of arteries then chances of heart attack increases. Walking barefoot on grass reduces symptoms of heart attack and stroke. Electrical charge in the blood stream also has an effect on blood viscosity which is major risk factor for heart disease. The surface of red blood cells carries a negative electrical charge that maintains spacing of the cells in the bloodstream. The stronger the negative charge, the greater the potential of the cells to repel each other, the thinner the viscosity of the blood and better the flow.

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6. Diabetes:

It is a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood. Regular physical activity is important for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels especially for Type 2 diabetic patients. So people with diabetes should walk 30 minutes on grass at least five days a week. It will maintain normal blood sugar level. Pain caused by varicose veins especially among diabetic patients can be reduced if they regularly walk barefoot.

7. Boost up Memory:

Walking barefoot on grass boost up memory because fresh air enters into the lungs. By collecting oxygen from the air, the heart cleanses the blood and supplies oxygen rich blood to the brain. Thus brain becomes active and memory increases.

8. Eyesight:

There is pressure point on our feet which is believed to be connected to the nerves of our eyes. Walking barefoot in morning on grass can stimulate this pressure point and improves our overall eyesight. The morning dew on the grass soothes the eyes because green color is beneficial for eye health.

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9. Hormone Balance:

Walking barefoot on grass can ease symptoms of hormone imbalance like premenstrual syndrome in women that is mood swings, stomach aches, headaches, gain in weight, constipation and acne etc.

10. Inflammation:

Walking barefoot on grass prevents us from inflammation related health disorders like arthritis. The earth has an infinite supply of free electrons so when person walks barefoot on grass, those electrons flow naturally between the earth and the body reduces free radicals and eliminates any static electrical charge. Thus in this way it reduces inflammation from body.

11. Keeps feet healthy:

When you walk barefoot on grass, the skin of the feet is stretched and kept relaxed. The muscles, ligaments and tendons in the feet are also get strengthened and there is no chance of any sore feet. Walking barefoot on grass improves the flexor strength which is beneficial for people who have flat feet.

12. Anti-Cancer

Walking barefoot on grass reduces the risk of cancer. Our body is made up of approximately 70% of water, when we are surrounded by natural elements, research has found that cells in our entire body become more conductive and alive. Our feet are transmitters that absorb and discharge electrons through our skin. Walking barefoot on grass has major impact on vagus nerve which extends from brain to the colon. Heart, lung and digestive system functions are kept healthy by this nerve. Thus strong vagal tone helps you relax faster and reduces chances of cancer as walking barefoot on grass works as an antioxidant also.

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Hope you will like this article. Walk at least 30 minutes daily on grass. Fresh oxygen helps your body work better, sunlight helps to keep your body warm and you get enough Vitamin D also. Walking barefoot on grass in morning provides relief to the brain. Problems related to allergy and sneezing can also be cured by walking barefoot on grass.

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