Recent studies have proved that your body can be healed and feel better when you electrically connect to the earth—when you are grounded. Here is why grounding technology can help you reduce your stress levels.

Generally, when you are connected to the earth, the diurnal rhythm of cortisol, the stress hormone starts to normalize. Cortisol is often connected to the body’s stress response and assists in regulating metabolism, controlling blood sugar levels, enhances memory formulation, and helps reduce inflammation. Besides normalization of the cortisol rhythm, grounding enthusiasts have also confirmed that they sleep better and wake up feeling more freshened.

If you are stressed or feeling exhausted, therefore, grounding may be the solution that you need. Even if you don’t have time to go out barefoot, there are indoor grounding options that you can use, including bed pads, floor and chair mats, chairs, and body bands among others.