Earthing = Grounding: Reduce Pain/Sleep More/Love Life!

Grounding, often called “earthing,” simply involves standing on the earth in bare feet – preferably for 30 minutes. I just had AMAZING benefits from doing it just once for even less time! In part, it resulted in my suddenly not needing (or even qualifying) for knee replacement surgery AND SLEEPING BETTER WITH LESS PAIN! It can reduce swelling, elevate mood, positively affect heart and weight health, and more!

the bottoms of two bare feet for grounding / earthing

That raised many questions, as I learned it significantly reduces inflammation and has other health benefits. You’re busy. So, to give you options, I’ve listed what’s in this article. Then you can decide whether to 1) read the whole thing, or 2)  scroll directly to the questions that interest you most, or 3) go only to the summary answers. 

Figure on a gold Q - standing for Questions about earthing and grounding

I’ll put a big question mark before each new set of questions so you can tell if you want to know the answers.

First, I’ll share a Sneak Peek at the questions – both for those who want to know just a little and for those who want to take a deeper dive – complete with scientific resources used by Perplexity in helping me craft this information for you.

As you scroll down, you can see the answers, marked by an A.The letter "A" in gold. Signifying Answers to questions about grounding and earthing

AND / OR,

You can find the Summaries at the end of each topic.

I’ll mark them with the letter S.

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Ready? Set! GO!!!


illustration of wide open eyes taking a sneak peek at the topics covered in this article on earthing and groundingYour Sneak Peek at the Grounding – aka “Earthing” – Topics

First 3 Questions: How Grounding Affects A Person’s Mind and Body

  1. Physiological Benefits of Standing Barefoot on Earth (Earthing)
  2. Is Sitting on Earth (Clothed) Equally Effective as Standing Barefoot?
  3. Minimum Time Needed for Maximum Physiological Benefits

Next Questions in This Article Include

  • What Does the Research Show as the Top Six Benefits of Earthing?
  • If a person stands barefoot on 1) sidewalks, 2) stones, 3) pavers, or 4) concrete-like substances, does (s)he get the same benefits as standing on grass or bare earth?
  • If you do barefoot grounding (earthing) for 30 minutes on the earth and then put on sneakers or shoes with rubber or plastic bottoms, does it reverse the positive effects obtained while grounding in bare feet?
  • Can You Transform Your Sleep With Grounding Techniques?
  • In terms of health benefits, how do grounding sheets and grounding mats compare with barefoot grounding on earth for 30 minutes?
  • How does the body’s electromagnetic field respond to grounding or earthing practices? (The Human Body as an Electromagnetic Field – Interaction with Earth’s Electromagnetism During Grounding)
  • How might grounding influence neural or cellular electrical activity in the body?
  • What safety features are integrated into grounding products, and why are grounding mats and grounding bedsheets considered safe?
  • Are there Contraindications or Precautions for grounding mats or bedsheets?

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Natural Results Chiropractic Clinic & Red Light Therapy


Dr. Scott Cabazolo, Owner, Natural Results Chiropractic Clinic
Natural Results Chiropractic Clinic impressed me so much that I featured one of its services in May 2023. The owner, Scott Cabazolo, DC, had taught me about SoftWave treatments for chronic pain, and I found them helpful in some areas.

So, why would I feature this company in a blog again? Because “Dr. C” taught me something new AGAIN! It’s working, and I want to share a few results with you in case you can benefit as well! Many people try It for enhancing beauty and attempts at weight loss, but my first goal is all about relief from severe pain.


Natural Results! Woo Hoo!

Now, I’m feeling the difference in effectiveness between Red Light  Therapy (RLT) treatments from his “mega” equipment versus the results I get when I self-administer RLT using less powerful equipment at home.

smiley face emoji with the word YES re Natural Results Chiropractic Clinic RLT results

Recently, I compiled an entire blog (with medical research links) about RLT and the varied benefits people have enjoyed from using it. Click Here to read the details. This time, my comments are based on experience, not just research. Below, I’ll share my outcomes from six treatments, and I’ll tell you what a session is like at Natural Results Chiropractic Clinic, in case you’d like to try it. (As always, I’ll throw in some educational info about physical conditions along the way. Feel free to scroll past it to the parts that matter more to you.) Continue Reading →

SoftWave Pain Treatment: Natural Results Chiropractic Clinic

SoftWave Technology – for Pain Relief and Health Benefits

emoji of happy face with party hat and streamersImagine having a painful injury or deteriorating joints but not needing medications or surgery to repair or replace your body parts!

SoftWave therapy has been successful in treating common conditions associated with joint deterioration, as well as dance, athletic, and other injuries, quickly, easily, and affordably. That’s what we’re going to talk about today, and, near the end, I’ll introduce you to the wonderful chiropractor who taught me about it.

Note: Sometimes, I hear people use the terms ShockWave or StemWave when referring to SoftWave Therapies. Shock wave technology has been around for many years, but there are more recent innovations.

  • SoftWaveTRT (the company) provides a “next generation” tool by developing a better way to advance tissue healing and regeneration in the healthcare fields of orthopedics, traumatology, wound care, aesthetics, and urology.
  • SoftWave technology currently is used at leading national and international research, medical, and chiropractic centers.

When you see the equipment used and the process, you will know whether these terms are referring to the same technology. Next, let’s see how it is described on “The Doctors” tv show. Continue Reading →

Healy Helps You with Pain

I bought a Healy when it still was in Beta testing mode, and it still provided benefits!

Healy is Amazing!

Healy Helps, and that’s No Lie!

I am so excited to tell you about this pain and stress-reduction tool! Healy is the first FDA-cleared, smartphone-controlled, biofeedback wearable device that can enhance many aspects of your life! Really? Yes, really!

Just like you change the channel (frequency) on your radio or tv, you can change frequencies to improve your health, stress less, and so much more. Like a Fitbit or blood pressure monitor, Healy reads what is happening in your body at the moment. But, here comes the wonderful part ….

Healy is FDA Cleared Class II medical deviceUnlike them, Healy is an IMF (Individualized MicroFrequency) device that can scan your body for deficiencies and then provide the scientifically-derived frequencies you need to bring you back into a healthy balance. It works on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.


Healy = FDA Cleared Class 2 Medical Equipment for Pain Relief


In Europe, It’s Approved for More, More, More!

The Healy is cleared by the FDA as Class 2 medical equipment for the relief of acute, chronic, and arthritis pain, as well as for muscle soreness from overexertion.

In the European Union, Healy is a medical device for the treatment of pain in chronic pain, fibromyalgia, skeletal pain, and migraines, as well as for the supportive treatment of mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, and related sleep disorders.


This 11-Minute Video Introduces You to Basic Features, the History, and Why Healy Helps!

PLEASE!

video icon pointing to Healy link  CLICK HERE FOR A GREAT VISUAL AND VERBAL EXPLANATION

It tells you all about it much better than I can!


Examples of How People Use Healy

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Healy has programs for the relief of pain, stress, insomnia, relaxation, and energy levels.  Below is just a sample of the kinds of topics for which Healy programs are used.

  • Aging
  • Bacteria
  • Beauty and skin
  • Chakra imbalance
  • Circulation
  • Concentration
  • Energy
  • Exhaustion
  • Eyes
  • Fitness and Sport
  • Hair Growth
  • Heart
  • Hormones
  • Intestinal Issues
  • Learning
  • Lungs
  • Menstrual Issues
  • Mental acuity
  • Mineral deficiencies
  • Muscle regeneration after exercise
  • Nails
  • Nerves
  • Nutritional needs
  • Organs
  • Prostate
  • Relaxation
  • Scar tissue
  • Sleep Quality
  • Sports injuries or prowess
  • Stress
  • Toxins
  • Vitamin Deficiencies
  • Weight

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Acute & Chronic Pain – Things That Helped Me

Acute & Chronic Pain: Mind Over Matter

When You’re In Acute or Chronic Pain, All You Want Is OUT!

Woman with acute & chronic pain in her shoulder and upper back I recently became certified in a program that helps people deal with chronic illness, which sometimes results in acute or chronic pain, as well. That coursework redirected my thoughts back to ways in which people (including me) have learned to deal with pain, so I want to share some ideas with you after I describe the certification I now have, as you might want to attend some of the classes.

Classes in both subjects (chronic illness and chronic pain) are available for patients throughout the world. The contents are based on many years of a study that was conducted by Stanford University to determine if its protocol works, and it has for many people. If you would like to learn more (either as a patient or as a trainer), you can follow the links in the paragraph below. If not, just skip down to learn more about pain-handling techniques. Continue Reading →

The Emotional Freedom Technique (aka EFT/Tapping)

Why I Love the Emotional Freedom Technique

AKA “EFT” / “Tapping”

Are you familiar with the “Tapping” – Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) phenomenon?  This is a semi-miraculous, ritualized, way of “tapping” with your fingers on specific acupressure points on your body. You do this while speaking about topics that have caused issues for you. These may be health, financial circumstances, emotional pain, or some other theme. It even helps overcome the trauma of sexual abuse, as you will see if you keep reading.

Woman doing EFT on the under eye point. Emotional Freedom Techniques, tapping, a form of counseling intervention that draws on various theories of alternative medicine.There is nothing I like better than learning about and practicing holistic healing techniques which work without any:

  • chemicals
  • invasive procedures
  • needles
  • pharmaceutical drugs
  • needles
  • surgery
  • volatile side effects

The originally-intended use of EFT was to overhaul the psychotherapy profession. What a success! It has reduced therapy time from months or years down to minutes or hours. In that process, we discovered that people also experienced profound physical healings.

That’s why I decided to add to my certifications and learn The Emotional Freedom Technique (commonly nicknamed “EFT” or tapping”) in 2012. I also am certified in Neuro-linguistic Programming and several forms of energy medicine, so tapping was very complementary – as in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.  smiley face laughing so hard it cries

For a more formal definition, here’s one from the ever-present Wikipedia. “Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a form of counseling intervention that draws on various theories of alternative medicine including acupuncture, neuro-linguistic programming, energy medicine, and Thought Field Therapy.  During an EFT session, the client will focus on a specific issue while tapping on “endpoints of the body’s energy meridians.”

Sexual Abuse and Other Forms of Violence Can  Be Overcome

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