In scientific tests and research it shows that as little as 30 minutes grounded will show internal changes and benefits in-particular to your blood. Ideally we would be earthed 24/7, but daily life gets in the way, so if you’re able to do at least 30 minutes a day this will be a great starting point.

Earthing (also known as grounding) refers to the discovery that bodily contact with the Earth’s natural electric charge stabilizes the physiology at the deepest levels, reduces inflammation, pain, and stress, improves blood flow, energy, and sleep, and generates greater well-being.

Physical techniques

1. Put your hands in water. Focus on the water’s temperature and how it feels on your fingertips, palms, and the backs of your hands.
2. Pick up or touch items near you.
3. Breathe deeply.
4. Savor a food or drink.
5. Take a short walk.
6. Hold a piece of ice.
7. Savor a scent.
8. Move your body.

Once you find your breath, go through the following steps to help ground yourself:

1. 5: Acknowledge FIVE things you see around you.
2. 4: Acknowledge FOUR things you can touch around you.
3. 3: Acknowledge THREE things you hear.
4. 2: Acknowledge TWO things you can smell.
5. 1: Acknowledge ONE thing you can taste.

Grounding is an effective way to calm anxiety during a panic attack. In this process, you identify objects around you to help your brain recognize where you are. This creates a sense of comfort because you know where you are and you feel more in control of the situation.

5 things you can see: Your hands, the sky, a plant on your colleague’s desk. 4 things you can physically feel: Your feet on the ground, a ball, your friend’s hand. 3 things you can hear: The wind blowing, children’s laughter, your breath. 2 things you can smell: Fresh-cut grass, coffee, soap.

In one 2018 study of over 3,000 adults, those who drank more water had a lower risk of anxiety and depression than those who drank less water. Though the connection between dehydration and depression was stronger, researchers found that anxiety was higher in those who didn’t drink enough water.

What’s the outlook for clear urine? Clear, colorless urine can be a temporary condition due to drinking an excess of water or it can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. What’s most important is that you seek medical care if you suspect you’re becoming dehydrated or if your urine is very clear and diluted.

Cold sensations and chills are actually a common physical symptom of anxiety. Yet another interesting physical effect of anxiety is its ability to alter how our body temperature feels.

Feeling cold is most often due to actually being in a cold environment. In some cases, such as with infections, you may feel cold despite being quite warm. Other reasons for feeling cold include hypothyroidism, anemia, bacterial or viral infection, and hypothermia.

Lack of vitamin B12 and iron deficiency can cause anemia and lead you to feel cold. Good sources of B12 are chicken, eggs and fish, and people with iron deficiency may want to seek out poultry, pork, fish, peas, soybeans, chickpeas and dark green leafy vegetables.

People may feel hot without a fever for many reasons. Some causes may be temporary and easy to identify, such as eating spicy foods, a humid environment, or stress and anxiety. However, some people may feel hot frequently for no apparent reason, which could be a symptom of an underlying condition.

In cases of ‘internal fever’ you can feel very hot but the thermometer does not show this rise in temperature. The most common situation is that a person has the same symptoms as a real fever, such as malaise, chills and a cold sweat, but the thermometer is still at 36 to 37 °C, which does not indicate fever.

Tips to reduce body temperature

1. Drink cool liquids.
2. Go somewhere with cooler air.
3. Get in cool water.
4. Apply cold to key points on the body.
5. Move less.
6. Wear lighter, more breathable clothing.
7. Take heat regulating supplements.
8. Talk to a doctor about thyroid health.

There are many potential reasons that your skin may feel hot to the touch. These can include an elevated body temperature or an increase in blood flow near the surface of the skin. Common causes of these things can be fever, skin reactions, or environmental conditions.

Thanks to your body’s natural hormones, your core temperature drops in the evening ready for sleep. This is what helps you to nod off. It then rises again in the morning preparing you to wake up. Some people can be particularly sensitive to this change, leading them to wake up feeling too hot during the early hours.

Usually, your hypothalamus and autonomic nervous system keep your body within a degree or two of your normal temperature. However, there are times when your body heat rises. This condition is known as heat stress. Heat stress may be due to extreme heat, certain foods, or other factors.

Cold coffee helps you cool your body. Kokum juice is perfect for a hot summer. This drink helps to prevent dehydration, improves digestion, appetite and cardiovascular health. It also helps in fighting against many infections as it purifies blood.