#but i've lost my belief in the core principles of it

[jewishcissiekj]

ever since I was a little kid I've felt fear and guilt thinking the Messiah won't come because of me

[groundluxe]

Does Earthing Support Wound Healing? Unveiling Science & Success Stories

I've always been fascinated by the natural remedies that promise to improve our health and well-being. Recently, I stumbled upon a concept that caught my attention: earthing, also known as grounding. It's a practice that involves connecting with the earth's natural electric charge. Proponents claim it can offer a myriad of health benefits, including improved sleep, reduced inflammation, and yes, even enhanced wound healing. But how much truth is there to these claims?

As someone who's always eager to dive deeper into the science behind alternative healing methods, I decided to explore whether there's any real evidence supporting earthing's role in wound healing. It's a topic shrouded in both intrigue and skepticism, making it all the more compelling to investigate. Join me as I sift through the research, anecdotes, and expert opinions to uncover whether earthing is just another wellness trend or a legitimate practice for supporting our body's healing processes.

Understanding Earthing and Its Principles

In exploring the intriguing concept of earthing, it's essential to grasp its foundational principles and how they potentially interlink with the human body's healing mechanisms. Earthing, also familiarly referred to as grounding, hones in on the practice of reconnecting individuals with the earth's inherent electrical charge. This reconnection is theorized to stabilize the electrical environment of our bodies, reinstating a lost electrical synchronization with the Earth.

At its core, earthing is a straightforward yet profound practice. It involves engaging in direct contact with the earth's surface—think walking barefoot on grass, sand, or soil, or alternatively, using conductive systems like sheets or mats connected to the earth through grounding wires. The primary principle behind this practice stems from the belief that Earth emits a vast supply of free electrons, capable of neutralizing positively charged free radicals in the body known for their role in causing inflammation and oxidative stress.

The science articulates a compelling narrative; our bodies function electrically. Neurons communicate via electrical impulses, and cellular processes depend heavily on the balanced movement of ions, which are electrically charged. Disruption in this electrical balance may contribute to inflammation and disease. Consequently, earthing advocates suggest that by re-establishing our connection with the Earth's negative electric charge, we might correct these imbalances, promoting healthier inflammatory responses and enhancing the body's natural healing processes.

Supporters present earthing as a return to an ancient practice, a forgotten link in the modern chain of wellness strategies. The Earth, in this perspective, serves not only as a physical foundation but also as an immense source of bioelectrical harmony. By tapping into this natural reservoir of electrical energy, the hypothesis suggests a potential avenue for supporting wound healing and various other health improvements, taking a step back to more align with our biological heritage for advancements in health and healing.

Exploring the Link Between Earthing and Health

Diving deeper into how earthing, or grounding, may influence health, I've discovered a compelling body of evidence suggesting this practice could have a multifaceted impact. Earthing revolves around the concept of reestablishing our connection with the Earth's surface, believed to offer numerous health benefits due to its natural electric charge. This connection is thought to stabilize the body's innate electrical environment, which plays a crucial role in our health and well-being.

First, considering the scientific perspective, the Earth's surface possesses a limitless supply of free electrons, a critical component in reducing oxidative stress in the body. By walking barefoot or utilizing conductive systems that mimic direct contact with the Earth, individuals may absorb these electrons, which are natural antioxidants. These antioxidants have been shown to neutralize free radicals, potentially reducing inflammation, a key factor in numerous chronic diseases.

Moreover, the impact of earthing on wound healing presents a fascinating area of study. The process of wound healing is complex, involving inflammation, new tissue formation, and tissue remodeling. Earthing might influence this process by modulating the inflammatory response, thereby accelerating healing. Specifically, the reduction in inflammation can lead to an improved circulation, facilitating the transport of oxygen and nutrients critical for tissue repair.

A few studies offer preliminary insights into these effects. For instance, research has indicated that earthing can result in changes in blood parameters associated with inflammation, suggesting a decrease in overall inflammation levels. While more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms at play, these findings underscore the potential for earthing to support wound healing and promote health more broadly.

In essence, the practice of connecting with the Earth's electrical energy appears to offer promising benefits for health, particularly in reducing inflammation and supporting the body's healing processes. As I continue to explore this intriguing connection, it's clear that earthing could be a valuable addition to lifestyle practices aimed at enhancing health and well-being, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science.

Earthing and Wound Healing: Reviewing the Evidence

Building on the understanding that earthing may stabilize the body's electrical environment, I've turned my attention to its specific impact on wound healing. The concept is intriguing: by reconnecting with the Earth's natural electric charge, could we really speed up the body's own repair process? Let's delve into the scientific evidence available.

Research studies suggest a link between earthing and reduced inflammation, a critical factor in the wound healing process. For instance, a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine observed reduced blood viscosity and improved inflammation markers in participants who engaged in earthing. Reduced inflammation directly supports faster wound healing, suggesting that earthing might play a beneficial role.

Additionally, the grounding effect of earthing has been posited to enhance circulation. Improved blood flow can provide more oxygen and nutrients to a healing wound, potentially accelerating the recovery process. The Journal of Inflammation Research has highlighted that increased electron flow from earthing could enhance tissue repair and reduce the oxidative stress that often delays wound healing.

A pivotal case study further explores this potential. The study documented the recovery of 60-year-old woman with a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer. After incorporating earthing into her treatment, significant improvement was noted in just one week, with the wound fully healed over a short period. This case, while singular, points towards promising outcomes for individuals with chronic wounds, especially those complicated by diabetes.

It's essential to note, however, that much of the research on earthing and its effects on wound healing is in early stages. While the findings are promising, more comprehensive studies are needed to fully understand the mechanisms and consistently replicate these outcomes in larger populations.

The evidence supporting earthing's role in accelerating wound healing is compelling but not yet definitive. The potential for improved recovery times and reduced inflammation makes earthing an intriguing adjunct to traditional wound care practices. However, I always advocate for a balanced approach, incorporating proven medical treatments with supplementary practices like earthing, especially in the context of wound healing.

How to Practice Earthing for Wound Healing

As someone deeply versed in the realm of holistic health practices, I recognize the burgeoning interest in earthing as a supplementary approach to traditional wound care. Considering the scientific backdrop that associates earthing with enhanced wound healing, let's delve into practical ways to integrate this natural remedy into your recovery regimen.

Direct Contact Methods

Barefoot Walking: Engaging in barefoot walks on natural surfaces such as grass, soil, or sand enables direct contact with the Earth. This practice, ideally for about 30 minutes a day, can facilitate the transfer of electrons from the ground into the body, purportedly reducing inflammation and promoting healing.

Grounding Mats or Sheets: For indoor application, grounding mats or sheets can simulate earthing effects by connecting you to the ground port of your electrical outlet. Placing a grounding mat on your chair or using a grounding sheet on your bed overnight offers continuous earthing benefits, especially for wounds that limit mobility. You can buy this

Gardening without Gloves: Immersing your hands in soil during gardening activities provides a form of indirect earthing. This not only allows for the therapeutic benefits of touching the Earth but also engages you in a peaceful, grounding hobby that can detract from chronic pain.

Water-Based Earthing: Standing or swimming in natural bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, or the ocean helps conduct the Earth's healing electrons through water. This method is especially beneficial in soothing and healing wounds, given water's natural conductivity and the added benefit of hydrotherapy.

Implementing these earthing techniques can play a pivotal role in your wound healing journey, alongside medical treatments. Despite the necessity for more expansive research, the current studies and anecdotal evidence present earthing as a promising adjunct in the domain of holistic health and wound care. Embracing earthing practices not only aims at accelerating your wound healing process but also at enhancing your overall wellness by reconnecting with nature's healing energies.

Testimonials and Personal Stories

Following the exploration of earthing's scientific underpinning, I've discovered a wealth of testimonials and personal stories that further illuminate its potential benefits, especially in wound healing. Individuals who've incorporated earthing into their healing regimes often share remarkable outcomes, providing real-world evidence that supports the scientific findings.

One standout account comes from a man in his fifties, recovering from a surgical wound. He reported that after starting daily barefoot walks, his wound's healing process noticeably accelerated. Compared to previous experiences where healing took longer, this time, his recovery was quicker, with reduced pain and inflammation.

Another compelling story involves a woman using a grounding mat for her elderly mother, who was battling a long-standing leg ulcer. The family had tried numerous treatments with little to no success. Within weeks of using the grounding mat, there was significant progress—the ulcer's size reduced, and the surrounding skin's health improved. This story aligns with the case studies highlighting earthing's effectiveness in reducing inflammation and enhancing wound healing.

Moreover, a hobbyist gardener shared how regular gardening without gloves and direct contact with the earth seemingly sped up the healing of small cuts and abrasions on their hands. These anecdotes, although anecdotal, serve as powerful testaments to earthing's healing potential beyond controlled scientific settings.

The personal experiences of individuals from various backgrounds provide a rich tapestry of evidence that complements scientific research. Whether through barefoot walking, using grounding equipment, or engaging in earth-connected activities like gardening, the stories highlight how earthing may offer a natural, accessible means to support wound healing. Collectively, they underscore earthing's role not just in promoting physical well-being but also in enhancing the body’s natural reparative processes.

Conclusion

Exploring the connection between earthing and wound healing has been an eye-opening journey. The scientific evidence and personal testimonials we've delved into paint a promising picture of how reconnecting with the Earth's natural electric charge can support our body's healing processes. From reducing inflammation to enhancing circulation, the benefits of earthing for wound healing are backed by both research and real-life experiences. Whether it's through barefoot walks, grounding mats, or gardening, incorporating earthing into our daily routine can be a simple yet effective way to promote healing and overall well-being. I've been inspired to integrate more earthing practices into my life, and I encourage you to explore how it might benefit your health and healing journey too.

[thephantomcasebook]

I think you're being negative, with the idea of romance in the series

while it is true the writers have their ego, the only ones who have been bothering them, have been those of Team Black, especially Daemon fans

In the Alicole group that I am in, I just saw that the director of chapter 9 gave a cryptic but positive answer about Alicent and Cole future relationship.

Although I have no clue what will happen with Daeron, I think it will be positive

about Martin, I would say that he claims that he gets involved and in the end he doesn't do it as much as he says

You could be right ...

I tend to be a very pessimistic and cynical person - life and tragedy has made me that way.

I think that anyone who has followed me for any appreciable amount of time knows that my politics and values don't really align with what most of tumblr and probably my followers believe. So, I've really hated the agenda and "Message" in the terrible media that many places have been putting out.

So, when people are positive about something when the writers are doing nothing but spouting Identity politics and promoting feminist ideals that I vehemently disagreed with on principle as the building block premise for a show on source material that really had nothing to do with gender or feminism - despite what they tell you.

I just don't have faith that they'll do anything justice, based solely on the writers and the two main actresses constantly trying to push their personal politics and beliefs on material that is basically a historical fable of the corrupting nature of power that is not limited to just men, but to everyone.

I've seen too many beloved franchises get destroyed by people that aren't interested in telling a story but pushing a personal message or cause and using someone else's story or something beloved to do it.

The absolute arrogance of say Emma D'arcy in her interviews and back and forth with Olivia Cooke really piss me off. It's okay if they didn't watch Game of Thrones - but you better fucking respect the fans and the people who did. And D'arcy spent the entire tour basically acting like all of this is just nonsense and that she's basically cashing a check. Not to mention both D'arcy and Cooke's incredibly fucking gross misandry that they just endlessly run at the mouth with.

I just have a low tolerance for the so-so, fair weather talented, airhead, London actress that is so arrogant in their vapid and self-important ignorance that it's almost shameful that they believe that spending years in a social bubble of the same stale people whose social politics is fashion over common sense, whose morals are accounted on the pros and cons of their own advancement. And whose causes and 'tolerance' is worn out in public like a luxury item or kept in a purse like a small yappy dog. Somehow makes them worthy philosophers and great thinkers of our time that we must somehow not just listen but care what they think.

I'm singling out Cooke and D'arcy, because, that kind of fucking attitude top to bottom was what sank GOT in the end. Telling fans they didn't know shit. Not giving a shit about the integrity of the show you're working on. Insulting and driving off potential audience members just so you look fashionably vitreous to your shitty, no talent, London friends that drink too much and are miserable cunts.

I saw it happen in real time with the Game of Thrones cast and producers. They lost touch, they grew entitled, and they actively disliked and insulted fans of the material - the book readers and core audience. And all the signs are already built into the HOTD writers room to reflect the worst aspects of agenda driven storytelling that has destroyed franchises forever.

Right now, I just don't see any accountability, no authoritative force that is nailing everyone's feet to the ground. No one telling Sara Hess to stop giving interviews. No one telling Olivia Cooke to shut the fuck up. Telling D'arcy to check her fucking attitude when she's out there representing the show. Telling Ryan Condal to quit acting like a tool to fans and just don't respond. Also, do an accounting of what worked and do an autopsy on what didn't and make sure that it never happens again - Aka Rhaenys murdering thousands of people for a girl-boss moment.

A retread of Season 8 is right around the corner and if they fuck up even an inch - this show will not survive.

People may have short memories but their instincts are intuitive when it comes to being reminded of bad writing and television.

I'm just being honest with you, Nonny. I'm a fan, not a stan. I get attached to fictional characters not actors or actresses. The only anomaly and irregularity is Michelle Dockery. I love her as an actress and watch everything she's in, but I've never really liked any of her characters, but I'll watch her religiously regardless because she's just that good.

[imnottotallyaparadox]

love your blog. recently i've been wondering on the key differences between intjs and intps. any ideas?

Hi, thank you so much! Okay, so, when you look at just the four letters, INTPs and INTJs don’t seem like they should be too different, right? But when you look at their cognitive functions, you realize they’re totally different beasts… well, more like totally different introverted nerds, but you get the idea. We do share several similarities, but the differences run deep.

The INTJ’s functions are Ni/Te/Fi/Se, and the INTP’s are Ti/Ne/Si/Fe. (The possible cognitive functions are Introverted Thinking, Extroverted Thinking, Introverted Feeling, Extroverted Feeling, Introverted iNtuition, Extroverted iNtuition, Introverted Sensing, and Extroverted Sensing. How these functions stack determine, basically, how you perceive, analyze, approach, and remember the world. They can be placed first as dominant, second as auxiliary, third as tertiary, and last as inferior.)

We’re both intuitive rationals, but unique ways. NiTe (INTJ) and TiNe (INTP) approach logic and problems through totally separate paths. Introverted iNtuition allows INTJs to sort of survey all possible approaches and answers to a problem, and then Extroverted Thinking enables them to choose the most likely or most practical outcome. This is done all at once so that INTJs are often said to possess mystical problem solving abilities. They don’t; that’s just how their brain functions. They take the short route.

TiNe takes the long route. Ti acts as a sort of computer, analyzing problems, situations, pretty much everything to its core. An INTP won’t be satisfied, once their curiosity is peaked, until they’ve discovered the why of something. Ne allows them so see all sorts of patterns in the world and connect things, most often in a sporadic, excitable way. NiTe operates more quickly and practically, whereas TiNe is prone to be more thorough (maybe to an unnecessary degree) and imaginative. Neither is necessarily better, and the two contrast nicely.

INTJ’s last two functions are Fi/Se, INTP’s Si/Fe. Because of the inferior or altogether absent Se, both types can be highly oblivious to their surroundings, INTP more so. In general, INTJs are more equipped to process and be involved in the external world, despite how much they may dislike it. Se is often described as living in the moment, and Si is reflection on how a certain thing made you feel.

Fi vs. Fe is another huge ballpark in which the types differ. These functions are set in different places in the stacks, the third (tertiary) and the last (inferior), as were Si and Se, so a direct comparison is tricky. Fi is concerned with morals and principles; it’s internal judgement based on personal values and beliefs. Fe is also concerned with values, but in an externalized sense, so that they project it outwards. Fi allows INTJs to, again, make internal judgments, but in an entirely new sense and taking much more time. Fe and Fi are both often ignored in analyses of the two types, Fe because it is the inferior function, and Fi because it is internalized and contradicts the stereotype of emotionless INTJs. However, both types “feel” deeply, both in the cognitive sense of the term and otherwise, and because few notice this, they internalize and suppress it further.

If you were looking at two individuals, one INTJ and the other INTP, the INTJ would seem much more practical and a bit colder, and the INTP would conversely be theoretical and a bit more open. INTJs can be more focused on the “real world,” and the INTP more often lost in their own head. These are generalizations, of course, and every person within the type will show their functions differently, though along the same lines.

I hope this is what you were looking for. I think I got very a little carried away in my analysis. Can I blame it on being an INTP? The INTJs I know definitely could have explained that in fewer words and a much more direct way, lol. I hope this makes sense though! Thanks for the ask!

[amai-no-ura]

Hi, there! Maybe-a-1 anon is back to answer your questions. Also, I dunno if this helps, but I'm an INFP. Thank you for dedicating so much time to this, by the way.

>> INFP 6 is more common than 1, but 1 core is totally possible for Fi-dom (ie, Marie Kondo, INFP 1w2). INFP 1s will have a problem of overdoing Te though, because enneagram 1 values competency a lot, hence strong push toward using Te and more rigid Fi.

I mean... Sometimes? It depends on myself and the people around me. What have I been doing lately? How am I feeling about myself? Some days I hate myself with a passion and think I'm the worst person on the planet. Like, I have anxiety attacks telling me literally that. Other days, I think I'm doing pretty well given my limited capacity to make the world a better place.

>> this is dependent stance thing, both 1 and 6 do this on daily basis.

And whether I feel like I'm better than someone depends on the person. I'm pretty sure I'm a better person than my dad, but I think my mom is a better person than me, at least in some ways. Am I a better person than, say, my coworkers? I have no idea. I know some good things I've done that they haven't, but I know some bad things I've done that they haven't, too.

>>> that's also bit general enough and can apply to everyone though.

I do have strong moral reactions about at least some issues, and I tend to stick by those gut reactions. I try to avoid black-and-white thinking, but on some issues I feel it's justified (e.g. that bigotry is wrong; it's fair to debate what CONSTITUTES bigotry, but if we can't agree on the basic principle that bigotry is wrong, I have nothing to say to you).

>> This is just high Fi, I do this to as ENFP.

But for what it's worth, I do highly value logic, consistency, and integrity. If I can come up with a good enough argument against my gut feeling, I'll change my mind (Bird model, lol). I don't want to be hypocritical, cowardly, or intellectually lazy.

>> Can you elaborate on this a little? Why do you value logic? Both 6 and 1 value logic but the motive is different.

Somewhat, yes. I believe what I believe, and if others want me to change my mind, they need to present me with new information.

>> Again, this is general enough. First, what is your first reaction when something contradicts your belief. Is it in your head or in your gut?

I won't change my mind to please someone.

>> Speaking like a true Lion primary lol.

Nobody's standards or opinions can change the truth.

>> This is Fi-Te at work, fact is fact. But where is this truth originated?

I've lost a friendship over my refusal to back down when I knew I was right, and I don't regret it.

>> Again, this is Lion primary thing. But I notice that 6s will feel bad and doubt whether they are right for a while before deciding 'nah, I'm right, it's better for me'. For gut type, we don't really care about other people all that much. And there is no doubting our judgment, often until it's too late. Like, I had a gigantic fallout with friends, I felt bad but I didn't focus on whether I was right or wrong. It's my will and I'll carry on, what I can learn is a bonus.

An ISTJ 6w5 friend of mine is different, she said if she were me, she'd feel bad leaving friends (source of stability). I only felt bad because I was powerless then. The motive is different, although it's 8 and 6 and not a good parallel to 1 and 6, but I'd say try to look where your motive is coming from - gut or head.

They couldn't present me with a logical argument for their position, and I wasn't going to act as if they had.

>> gut type (afaik) is hard to be swayed by logic. Even if they value logic themselves. How much logic affects your decision making?

[whoniverserps]

antitimetraveller:

He was right in thinking that her graphic depictions of what would happen to Roses body were digs at him, attempts to get him to be angry and show his pain. After all, what good would hurting him do if she couldn’t see the pain he was in… but it was more than that. She was drawing on her own memories of the loved ones that she’d lost. The way that her husbands body had looked in their bed before it was taken away and how her sons remains had looked when he’d been pulled from the wreckage.

She gave a laugh at his words of retaliation, a bright smile crossing her face that almost made her look like the same child who had travelled in the TARDIS with him all those year ago.

“Why not?” She teased now “She can’t hear me. That’s what happens when people die. She’s gone, I can say what I want… not that I wouldn’t have said what I wanted anyway… but my point still stands.”

Another laugh escaped her as he tried to rationalise what had happened, desperately trying to blame it on someone else. The Master had visited her, although it was a Master from the Doctors future, but he wasn’t controlling her. It had simply been nice to talk with someone who also had everything taken away from them by the Doctor; who was also trapped on Earth because of the Doctors selfishness. She’d spent a lot of time with him, his general tone underlying each of her mannerisms and words.

“That was always such a problem of yours. Everyone I met said that you’d changed but I didn’t believe them… everyone but the Master, that is.” She knew that name dropping his childhood friend would only increase the potency of her poison “You always underestimated me. Despite what you might think, I’m not weak enough to have someone control me.”

The Doctor couldn't hide his surprise at her words. Why not? The answer was at the core of his principles - not that his guidance of her over the years seemed to have stuck. No, something had definitely occurred to change her within - and not for the better.

"Because it's not right! None of this is! You just killed someone for no other reason than because you felt like it - that's always wrong, Susan, no matter what you believe!"

At the sound of the Master's name being uttered by Susan's lips, he visibly stiffened - his beats of his hearts quickening in panic. If his nemesis had somehow gotten his claws into her, the Doctor really was in trouble. How long had he spent conditioning her into accepting his warped beliefs as fact? He could deal with his old friend eternally punishing him for choosing a different path - that was a battle for just the two of them - but dragging his family into the crossfire, now that was uncalled for. As he listened to her speech, however, he couldn't hide his incredulous expression from making an appearance.

"Is that what this is about? Susan, I never underestimated you! I mightn't have shown it that well back at the beginning, while we were together - I was still learning how to deal with life and how to show my true feelings to others - but I'm getting better with every passing year! You're a strong, capable young woman who is meant for great things... but this is not the way to go about it. Even if you're not being psychically controlled, the Master has certainly being subtly manipulating you. I've known him for as long as I can remember - he always has ulterior motives."

He took a cautious small step toward her, his voice slightly softer now.

"You did this of your own volition, I understand that, but your morals have been twisted by him. We can fix all of this - just let me help you."

Closed RP with @whoniverserps {Dark!Susan and Ten}

The gap between adventures was supposed to be the calmest part of travelling with the Doctor. A short stop over to get some chips or a quick pop in to say hello to whatever family this new companion had. What wasn't supposed to happen was a bullet tearing through Rose Tylers chest just as the duo went to reenter the TARDIS. Blood seeped through her top and within minutes, she was just a body slumped on the floor.

Susan was quite proud of that shot, really. It was done from quite a distance and humans only had one heart so you really had to try to hit it. She knew that the particular heart that she'd just stopped had basically been given to the Doctor by this point. She'd seen them and heard about them and she knew the way that her Grandfather looked at this human even if he wasn't willing to admit it. She knew the pain that tearing her from him would cause. It would almost be quantifiable to the loss that she'd felt... though not quite equal. Still, it was the best that she could think of. There wasn't really anyone else that she could hurt to get at the Doctor. Not with their home already gone.

She watched from her place on the pavement as the young human began to gargle on her own blood and very slowly drifted away. It was funny, really. Susans birth name had meant Rose and there wasn't much of an age gap developmentally between the two now past companions. It was actually maybe a bit weird if you over thought it. Still, she kept watching and waiting for her Grandfather to look up and see her. She looked the same as she had done the day that he'd left so he should recognise her. She wanted him to recognise her- know that she'd done this.