Our ancestors walked bare feet or on leather sandals. They were always connected to the healing energy of the earth. Most of us have shoes with plastic soles that block the earth’s energy. More and more studies show that reconnecting with the earth—’grounding’ or ‘earthing’—provides a cure for many ailments and diseases. Walking barefoot is good, but that is not very practical in our daily lives and you can also buy special ‘grounding’ shoes. ‘Change your shoes, change your life’ and read more about earthing here.
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