Grounding

Living near the beach is such a wonderful gift. The healing medicine that a trip to the sand can provide is truly exceptional. The instant lowering of cortisol, our flight or fight hormone, is something everyone can appreciate in this fast paced lifestyle of the twentieth century. When we flip into the rest and digest rhythm our bodies begin to relax and we can feel the stress slip away. This connection to the sand also increases our circulation which allows for increased blood flow and oxygenation of your tissues. This process happens through the body’s ability to soak up the electrons coming off the earth. These electrons act like antioxidants in our body which counter free radical damage. Foods like dark berries are another way to get antioxidants into your life. Note that playing or walking on the wet sand enhances the effects over the dry sand. Happy Beach Day!