Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

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Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers one listener question about the natural world. This week, Monica in West Hartford, CT asked, “We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘take a deep breath,’ and ...

Grounding yourself has all kinds of benefits — some scientifically proven and others suggested through numerous anecdotal reports. I love grounding because it connects me to the planet and reminds me ...

Have you ever felt an unexpected sense of calm while walking barefoot on grass? Or noticed your stress begin to fade as you stood ankle deep in the ocean? If so, you may have unknowingly “grounded” ...

Breathwork can ease stress and alter immune markers. Can it also prevent infections during the winter virus season?