Earthing. (sometimes called grounding)

[kewlJ]

First I am posting this here because I am in Las Vegas and Dan Druff recently re-affirmed that the Las Vegas forum is pretty much the "general forum".

So I started having some back discomfort late last year. I am not at all overweight, but am in my 40's and that is about the time everyone starts having back pain. Finally went to the doctor the first of the year and he thinks it is because I am not nearly as active as I used to be, spending much of many days siting at computer making sports picks and then watching games on TV and much less time than I used to out playing in casinos. So he sent me to physical therapy for 6 weeks and suggested I get back to a move active lifestyle.

So PT, really didn't help at all. I am not in agony or anything, like my late partner was with his major back problems, just some discomfort some days or parts of some days. I still am able to do everything I want.

So about a month ago, just as I was finishing up my PT course, I saw a show on Earthing. Which is sometimes called grounding. Anyone familiar? The concept is that there is electrical currents throughout the human body that makes different things work. That is not really a concept, but rather a fact. That is why electrical shock can re-start the heart. Also a fact is that the earth contains electric currents, I guess from all the lightning strikes as well as something to do with the Sun.

So the conceptual part is that somehow we (humans) benefit by connecting to the earth everyday. This has to be direct skin on earth contact. Most people into earthing do so by walking barefoot for 30 minutes or longer, although there are some fanatics that think you should get naked and roll around in the grass. I am just going with the walk barefoot for 30 minutes.

So one of the supposed benefits is the reduction in inflammation throughout the body with is the root of most pain and sicknesses. If you haven't picked up on it by now, I was and remain skeptical. BUT, I have been at it for 3 weeks, about 30 minutes a day, and whether phycological or placebo effect, or whatever, I am feeling less discomfort, some days almost none.

If you research Earthing, you will come across a guy named Clint Ober, who comes across as a bit of a nut. But I am trying to keep an open mind. I will keep you posted as to if "earthing" is the miracle cure for all things.

[MDawg]

Bbbwwwaahhhh, you can't throw hand with the kewl-J cuz the boy's fragile; what with his bum ticker and brittle bone, hey hey.

[kewlJ]

Grow the fuck up and act like a civilized human being dawg.

[MisterV]

I broke my back in a wreck in college (T-3 compression fracture) and the sawbones gave me a hand out for daily stretching exercises telling me to do them or else.

I've done them, and added on and am glad I did: I am pretty active anyway, going to the health and fitness center six days a week for light weight and cardio work, plus I ride my bike year round and walk the 'hood before going to bed.

I took yoga classes and now incorporate some yoga plays with my morning stretching exercises.

It's worked...my point: exercise daily if you want your body to work correctly; this "earthing" sounds interesting but it can be no substitute for old fashioned daily workouts but might be a helpful addition.

[kewlJ]

I broke my back in a wreck in college (T-3 compression fracture) and the sawbones gave me a hand out for daily stretching exercises telling me to do them or else.

I've done them, and added on and am glad I did: I am pretty active anyway, going to the health and fitness center six days a week for light weight and cardio work, plus I ride my bike year round and walk the 'hood before going to bed.

I took yoga classes and now incorporate some yoga plays with my morning stretching exercises.

It's worked...my point: exercise daily if you want your body to work correctly; this "earthing" sounds interesting but it can be no substitute for old fashioned daily workouts but might be a helpful addition.

Interesting MrV. And good for you.

I was in no way suggesting something like "earthing" as a substitution for exercise and fitness. Without a doubt my move to a less active lifestyle is what has caused my hopefully temporary problem and being more active and exercise (which I usually do pretty regularly) is the path back.

It is just you see different shows or read things and say "yeah I'll give that a try". And so I am.

[accountinquestion]

That is not really a concept, but rather a fact. That is why electrical shock can re-start the heart. Also a fact is that the earth contains electric currents, I guess from all the lightning strikes as well as something to do with the Sun.

Bro this is physics 101. The Earth has the same voltage between your feet and it'd be hard for that to not be the case. So walking around thinking electricity if flowing through you is silly.

I'd find a better crack-pot theory.

Funny story - an ex-boss.. if you would call him that believed in this. Someone early on warned me about "Do you know what he believes?" and I didn't heed him. The bare-footed dude turned out to be a retard in many ways but one whom did ok via grift due to a lucky positioning.

[pinchingyourballs]

Earthing? Just do your damn stretches and strengthen your core and buy a new mattress. Unless you had a bad accident, or a job that involved heavy lifting for years, or are a woman who birthed children, chronic back pain is not the norm for people in their 40s. This is solvable with normal lifestyle changes, not woo woo new agey bullshit. Dawg gonna have a field day with this.

[mcap]

Only have an opinion on the first paragraph, and that’s one of many reasons why druff is in the #1 spot in worst historical moderators all time of Las Vegas related forums.

[monet]

Only have an opinion on the first paragraph, and that’s one of many reasons why druff is in the #1 spot in worst historical moderators all time of Las Vegas related forums.

Shut your Fucking Pussy Mouth.
Dan Druff is the best moderator in the history of moderating the internet.
Druff actually gets it and lets the place freely say whatever they want, when they want.
Just like in real life.
Only Faggots like mcap would think otherwise.
Probably a Redskin Nigger Faggot according to Zen King.

[kewlJ]

Dawg gonna have a field day with this.

Listen stooge, do you really think I live my life worrying or caring about what dawg might say or think about me? Of course at the top of that list of things he says, that I dismiss are all his gambling claims. But a close second is any advice on health-related issues. This is a guy that posted a picture in his hotel room of about 30 bottles of supplements and vitamins that he not only takes daily, but lugs around with him when he travels. As if any of that shit does anything.

A person should be getting vitamins and nutrients from their diet, not from all those chemicals masquerading as supplements. Perhaps if you are a person who is allergic to fish or just doesn't care for fish, you might consider and Omega 3 fish oil supplement. Turmeric which no one gets enough of has extremely strong anti-inflammatory benefits. Maybe a daily vitamin, but a person really should be getting vitamins from diet. Anything else supplement-wise is not only a waste, but I believe harmful. It is all chemicals, which is basically putting poison in your body. And your boy dawg swears by this regiment. So no, don't really care what he has to say.

[pinchingyourballs]

do you really think I live my life worrying or caring about what dawg might say or think about me?

Yes.

[MDawg]

We already know UNKewlJ is weak both physically and mentally. Incapable of controlling his thoughts or emotions.

Like I said, it must be mental illness. You're a habitual liar incapable of facts. You just create whatever works in your mind at the moment. Really, the best thing for you to do is exit stage left. Your credibility is completely shot and unrecoverable....RIP

So it makes perfect sense that he would pursue some pseudo-science in desperate attempts to solve his multifarious physical and mental health issues.

Get help.

[mcap]

Only have an opinion on the first paragraph, and that’s one of many reasons why druff is in the #1 spot in worst historical moderators all time of Las Vegas related forums.

Shut your Fucking Pussy Mouth.
Dan Druff is the best moderator in the history of moderating the internet.
Druff actually gets it and lets the place freely say whatever they want, when they want.
Just like in real life.
Only Faggots like mcap would think otherwise.
Probably a Redskin Nigger Faggot according to Zen King.

Look there, pillsbury is still alive. Must have started drinking carrot juice and salads again.

[Rob.Singer]

Earthing?....Grounding?....WTF??

Kew, are you that bored with your underachieving life that you need to tell the world about your crazy health problems and dumb living habits?

Staying healthy and doing so over many years is quite simple---but so very difficult for the far too many weaklings among us: MOVE MORE/EAT RIGHT. In other words, take care of the miraculous body we've all been blessed with from the start. Don't smoke, don't use drugs, resist taking prescription drugs, do your best to stay away from unhealthy situations where people sneeze, cough, and have overall filthy habits, and follow the guidines on drinking alcoholic beverages (although they are ever-changing) as best you can.

All this hocus-pocus nonsense, chiropractor bullshit, taking pills and other such baloney is for the birds and ain't gonna help what ails you. Nothing will change until you realize you ain't doing it right. And that risky sex lifestyle you choose to live isn't doing your health profile any favors either (of which you are well aware).

[MDawg]

Gotta love how the only entity even pretending to take UNKewlJ seriously is an AI spam bot.

[coach belly]

We already know UNKewlJ is weak both physically and mentally. Incapable of controlling his thoughts or emotions.

He has one obvious addiction that he cannot control...he's addicted to the Adventures of MDawg on WOV.

He may be the only one who visits WOV just to read that thread, and then he summarizes the saga over here on this site, like some kind of forum Cliffsnotes.

Is he trying to drive VCT traffic over to WOV...is that his real purpose?

[DGenBen]

Earthing?....Grounding?....WTF??

Kew, are you that bored with your underachieving life that you need to tell the world about your crazy health problems and dumb living habits?

Staying healthy and doing so over many years is quite simple---but so very difficult for the far too many weaklings among us: MOVE MORE/EAT RIGHT. In other words, take care of the miraculous body we've all been blessed with from the start. Don't smoke, don't use drugs, resist taking prescription drugs, do your best to stay away from unhealthy situations where people sneeze, cough, and have overall filthy habits, and follow the guidines on drinking alcoholic beverages (although they are ever-changing) as best you can.

All this hocus-pocus nonsense, chiropractor bullshit, taking pills and other such baloney is for the birds and ain't gonna help what ails you. Nothing will change until you realize you ain't doing it right. And that risky sex lifestyle you choose to live isn't doing your health profile any favors either (of which you are well aware).

And also keeping a positive attitude & not stressing out or melting down over small stuff like what you read on an internet forum.

[pinchingyourballs]

Earthing?....Grounding?....WTF??

Kew, are you that bored with your underachieving life that you need to tell the world about your crazy health problems and dumb living habits?

Staying healthy and doing so over many years is quite simple---but so very difficult for the far too many weaklings among us: MOVE MORE/EAT RIGHT. In other words, take care of the miraculous body we've all been blessed with from the start. Don't smoke, don't use drugs, resist taking prescription drugs, do your best to stay away from unhealthy situations where people sneeze, cough, and have overall filthy habits, and follow the guidines on drinking alcoholic beverages (although they are ever-changing) as best you can.

All this hocus-pocus nonsense, chiropractor bullshit, taking pills and other such baloney is for the birds and ain't gonna help what ails you. Nothing will change until you realize you ain't doing it right. And that risky sex lifestyle you choose to live isn't doing your health profile any favors either (of which you are well aware).

And also keeping a positive attitude & not stressing out or melting down over small stuff like what you read on an internet forum.

Good point. Kewl could alleviate many aches and pains simply by not participating on forums where he is widely disliked.

[MDawg]

Except that - this is all she has.

Please tell me that this entire routine of yours is a years-long troll job. At least that I could respect.

[MisterV]

Gotta love how the only entity even pretending to take UNKewlJ seriously is an AI spam bot.

I take him seriously; I'd never heard of earthing: it's good to learn about new things.