‘Down to Earth’

‘Down to Earth’ - the earthing movie

Story at-a-glance -

• Grounding, also called earthing, is the practice of placing your bare feet on the ground, which is associated with many health benefits.

• Negatively charged electrons in the Earth neutralize free radicals in your body.

• After exposure to the oil dispersant Corexit, Rebecca and Josh Tickell made the documentary, "Down to Earth — The Earthing Movie" and experienced benefits themselves.

• The discovery of synthetic shoe soles in 1960 had the effect of disconnecting us from the earth, says Clint Ober, the father of grounding.

• Grounding seems to reduce the unwanted voltage from electromagnetic fields that are ubiquitous in developed countries.

• Lack of contact with the earth may contribute to diabetes, obesity, hypertension and other ailments, according to medical research.