CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center will host a special presentation on “grounding” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 13.
Grounding, also called earthing, is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect people to the earth. This will be a virtual presentation and pre-registration is required.
Those attending the virtual presentation will be eligible to receive a free tree donated by the Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District. The trees are of varying types and will be a foot to a foot and a half tall and ready for planting. Instructions on how to plant and care for the trees will also be provided.
Trees will be available at the maintenance garage behind the hospital beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 14, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until gone.
Grounding is a practice that relies on earthing science and grounding physics to explain how electrical charges can have positive effects on the body.
The practice of grounding has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and in some small research studies participants have self-reported improved pain management. Other studies have demonstrated that grounding can reduce muscle soreness after exercise. More sophisticated studies that review blood tests have shown that grounding has the potential for reducing inflammation. While more scientific studies are needed evidence continues to reveal the benefits of Grounding and reconnecting to the earth. Practices such as gardening, walking barefoot, spending more time in nature all are part of the grounding concept.
The special virtual presentation on grounding will be presented by Nancy Holmquist a health coach, who coordinates Cary’s Diabetes Type 2 Prevention program as well as the Siruno Stroke Prevention Program. Holmquist, who is also a retired teacher, said that the concept of grounding has a natural approach to health.
“I know that when I am in my woods or working in my garden I just feel a sense of peace and reduced anxiety,” said Holmquist. “Now science is beginning to show the true benefits of reconnecting to the earth and I believe it is worth more exploration.”
For more information or to pre-register email: jholmquist@carymed.org or call 207-498-1112.
