Earthing:
SLEEP LIKE YOU’RE ON VACATION
which is a major factor in cardiovascular disease. Another study in the Journal of Inflammation Research showed that earthingmight speed up healing. Firsthand accounts from individuals who practice earthing often report lower stress levels, increased energy, and better sleep. Many people who practice earthingmake it a point to walk outside barefoot on grass, soil, or sand at least once a day. You have to be careful where you walk, as you don’t want to get cut on sharp rocks or broken glass. An alternative to walking barefoot is to use an earthing pad, which can imitate the negative charge of our planet inside your home. Earthing is quickly gaining a following in the health community. If you are looking for a natural way to improve your overall health and sleep better, why not try taking a walk? Just remember to leave your shoes behind.
Have you ever fallen asleep on the beach after swimming in the ocean? If you have, you know it’s the most restful and relaxing sleep imaginable. Youmight have thought it was just the result of warm sunlight and vacation vibes, but research suggests youmay have been experiencing the effects of a practice called“earthing.” Earthing, sometimes referred to as“grounding,”helps bring our bodies into a natural balance. The theory states that our bodies naturally develop a positive charge. As leading nutritionist Dr. John Briffa explains,“During the normal processes of metabolism, the body generates what are called‘reactive oxygen species,’which are commonly referred to as‘free radicals’... Free radicals lack sparks of energy known as‘electrons.’”When a molecule lacks electrons, it gives off a positive charge. An unbalanced positive charge contributes to inflammation, which can then cause many chronic diseases, including heart disease. You should balance your natural positive charge with a negative charge. How can you safely expose yourself to a negative charge? Just let your skin touch the earth. Earth gives off a mild electric charge, with plenty of electrons to balance out our overabundance of free radicals. There has yet to be a large-scale scientific study about the benefits of earthing, but current research is promising. One study published inThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found earthing helps reduce blood viscosity,
ASPARAGUS
Take a Break!
With Lemon Breadcrumbs
Spring is the height of asparagus season.This dish, which features the crunch of breadcrumbs and a refreshing splash of lemon, is the perfect way to highlight the natural flavors of the vegetablewithout overwhelming them.
Ingredients
1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 pounds asparagus 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest Juice of one lemon (not packaged lemon juice)
Directions
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and fold in parsley and lemon zest.
1. Heat oven to 425 F. Toss
asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on baking
sheet and bake for 20–26 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. 2. When asparagus is nearly
3. Transfer asparagus to
serving platter, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with breadcrumb mixture.
done, heat remaining olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
Recipe courtesy of LoveAndLemons.com
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