Walking barefoot in the grass early in the morning daily can have many health benefits.

Fresh grass, intoxicating nature smells, and warm sunlight make everyone want to take off their footwear and feel the grass tickle on their feet. But did you know that this simple act could have benefits for your health?

The science behind this is that when we walk barefoot, our skin comes in direct contact with the earth. Therefore, the negative ions in the earth can balance the positive ions in our body, which creates a balance and improves our health. Fascinating, right?

Here are some benefits of taking a stroll barefoot on the grass.

  • Reduces stress

The feeling of the cold grass on your feet can rejuvenate and calm your senses and mind. The combination of the morning sunlight, nature smells and pleasant surrounding also helps in improving your mood, relaxing your entire body.

  • Improves sleep cycle

Recent research has shown that walking barefoot on grass leads to a restful sleep at night. The contact with the earth also stabilizes your body clock, resulting in the maintenance of a healthy sleep-wake cycle.  Furthermore, the contact of skin with earth reduces the stress hormone, cortisol, leading to better sleep at night.

  • Helps in maintaining posture

The act of walking is a great exercise for your body, as it strengthens and stretches the tendons, muscles and ligaments in your calves, ankles and feet. The combination of these effects helps maintain an upright posture. Additionally, it also prevents the development of strains, calluses and stiffness on the sole of your feet.

  • Reduces pain and inflammation

Bring down swelling and inflammation caused by injuries, as you walk barefoot on grass. It allows oxygenated blood to flow more freely throughout the body, thus, reducing pain levels and inflammation.

  • Improves eyesight

It is believed that there is a pressure point on the feet, which is connected to the nerves in our eye. Thus, walking barefoot on the grass can stimulate the pressure point and help in improving eyesight. Additionally, the combination of the morning dew and the green colour of the grass aids in maintaining eye health.

Experts recommend that one should walk barefoot on the grass early in the morning to receive maximum benefits.

Ditch those shoes and slippers and come in direct contact with nature.