on July 28, 2025
Why Your Breath Is the Key to Better Sleep + Less Stress
In a world of supplements, screens, and synthetic everything, the earth under your feet might be the most powerful wellness tool you’re not using.
Grounding (or “earthing”) is the simple practice of connecting your bare skin, usually your feet, to the earth’s surface. No apps, no hacks. Just you, barefoot in the grass, dirt, sand, or soil.
And while it sounds basic, research suggests that grounding has real, measurable effects on inflammation, stress, sleep, and even your endocannabinoid system (ECS).
What Is Grounding?
Grounding is based on the idea that the earth holds a subtle electric charge. Direct skin-to-ground contact allows free electrons from the earth to flow into the body, neutralizing positive charges (free radicals) that cause inflammation and stress.
Whether you’re walking barefoot, lying in the grass, or using a grounding mat indoors, the goal is the same: reconnect with the earth’s natural frequency.
The Health Benefits of Grounding
Studies show that regular grounding may help:
- Reduce inflammation by balancing electrical activity in cells
- Improve sleep by regulating cortisol rhythms
- Calm the nervous system and lower stress markers
- Support circulation and reduce muscle soreness post-exercise
- Enhance mood and energy levels
One clinical study published in The Journal of Environmental and Public Health found that grounding reduces blood viscosity and improves heart rate variability, both of which contribute to cardiovascular health. (Source)
Additional research in Explore Journal notes significant improvements in pain, sleep, and mood in patients using grounding techniques. (Explore Journal – ScienceDirect)
Grounding + The ECS: What’s the Connection?
Your endocannabinoid system (ECS) helps regulate inflammation, mood, stress response, and sleep.
The same areas that grounding influences cortisol levels, oxidative stress, inflammation—are all modulated by ECS tone. When you're grounded, your ECS doesn't have to work so hard to maintain balance.
Pairing grounding practices with CBD, which also interacts with ECS receptors, offers a double-layer of support. Think of it like giving your nervous system a deep breath from the inside and outside.
How to Practice Grounding
You don’t need special equipment to get started. Just take off your shoes and step outside.
Start with:
- 10 to 30 minutes daily with bare feet on grass, dirt, or sand.
- Sit under a tree, lay in the grass, or garden without gloves
- Use a grounding mat or sheet indoors if outdoor access is limited
To enhance your recovery or relaxation time, take Semka Sleep or Semka Be Well 30 minutes beforehand to promote ECS balance from within.
Grounding is simple. It's free. And it works. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or feel more centered, reconnecting with the earth is a gentle, science-backed way to restore balance. Add in CBD for internal regulation and you’ve got a powerful wellness ritual rooted in nature and supported by science.
Take off your shoes. Step into stillness. Balance begins beneath your feet.
Journey well.
– SEMKA
FAQs
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What is grounding or earthing?
- A practice of connecting your bare skin to the earth (like grass or soil)
- Helps balance the body’s electrical charge and reduce inflammation
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Does grounding really help with stress or sleep?
- Yes. Studies show it may lower cortisol and calm the nervous system
- Can improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety
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How long should I ground each day?
- 10 to 30 minutes daily is a good place to start
- Outdoors is best, but grounding mats can help indoors
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Can grounding affect the endocannabinoid system?
- Yes. Grounding supports systems the ECS also regulates, like stress and inflammation
- It may reduce the load on the ECS and improve its balance
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Should I combine grounding with CBD?
- Yes. CBD and grounding both support nervous system regulation
- Together they offer a natural, layered approach to stress and sleep support