Is walking on concrete considered grounding?

Concrete surfaces can provide grounding benefits when walked on with bare feet under certain conditions. Grounding can occur through the transfer of energy in the form of electrons directly from the ground to your body. Grounding occurs through a direct connection with unpainted concrete that is in contact with the earth/soil. Painted or sealed concrete completely denies this necessary flow of energy in the form of electrons.

Natural surfaces provide substantially superior benefits for the senses. Grass gives thousands of textures per step. Sand is always in motion, which engages different muscle groups. These variations stimulate nerve ways that concrete cannot emulate. Your brain is receiving greater sensory input from real terrain.

The thermal properties of concrete create special safety hazards. Heat from summer can raise the temperature of surfaces to 150 degrees, potentially causing burns. Cold weather in winter can cause frostbite to occur faster, as it conducts heat instead of insulating, unlike soil. Always test the surface temperature with your palm before walking on it. Utilize the early morning hours to avoid the extremely high seasonal temperatures.

Concrete gives partial ground in urban settings. Combine with parks and natural areas where possible. Always use unpainted sections of sidewalks vs driveways. Moisture after rain helps with conductivity for a time. Still supplement with natural surfaces when available on weekends.

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