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Sleeping on the ground is not a new concept; people have been doing so
since ancient times. Today, of course, most people sleep only on beds.
However, there are incredible benefits of sleeping on the floor; given
the same, we must make an effort to reestablish our connection with the
ground.
Subjecting the body to different beds is very harmful for health.
Sleeping on a bed, no matter how spacious, restricts body movement as
opposed to sleeping on the floor, where we can spread out as much as
possible. Sleeping on the floor vs. bed can be quite a challenging, but
fair comparison in today's times, now that surprising health benefits
have been discovered. The extra positive charge that builds up in the
body must be drained into the ground, and sleeping on the floor does
facilitate grounding.
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Our ancestors have been sleeping on the floor since evolution, and
there's no reason why we cannot do the same. Sleeping on the floor feels
natural, purifying, and for some, there are spiritual benefits too.
There's a connection with the Earth that we miss when we sleep on a bed.
Sleeping and waking up on the floor clears the mind, makes us feel
fresh, and prevents any chronic health issues.
Many cultures promote sleeping on the floor, for a good reason. It is
said to improve spine alignment, promote blood circulation, and help us
lead a healthy life. In fact, the Japanese still follow this custom -
they sleep on the floor on a simple futon.
A bed constricts movement, since the body conforms to the shape of the
mattress and pillow it is subjected to. But on the floor, there is
unrestricted access and freedom - you can sleep the way you like,
without limitations, and there is hardly any tossing and turning due to
discomfort. The body takes up a natural posture, and according to
experts, this helps develop a stronger connection between the body and
mind.
One of the lesser-known advantages, while sleeping on the floor, the
body is in its comfort zone, and the internal clock functions perfectly.
This apparently helps us wake up early, which in turn helps us remain
fresh throughout the day, thus improving productivity, both at home and
at work.
Grounding is not a novel concept; it helps drain our bodies off the
excess positive charge that builds up due to the electric and magnetic
fields around us. Grounding is one of the health benefits of sleeping on
a hard surface. It establishes a connection with the Earth, and is said
to improve health with balanced energies and renewed vitals.
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None to reduced back pain is one benefit of sleeping on the floor. When
we lie down on the back without a pillow, the spine straightens and aids
proper blood circulation throughout the body. This helps the back retain
its neutral position while sitting or doing some other work. It helps
reduce lower back pain and any other related spine issues. Many people
have reported a renewed sense of well-being after sleeping on the floor.
Sleeping on the ground helps align the hips, which would've otherwise
been in poor shape after sleeping on a bed. This helps avoid hip-related
issues and reduce related pain.
Sleeping on a wooden floor helps keep the shoulders in shape. It
corrects shoulder misalignment and neck strains, thus reducing shoulder
pain and any related issues like chronic headache, etc., Misaligned
shoulders can put strain on the neck and back, causing chronic pain, and
even headaches.
Sprawling on the floor improves flexibility, consequently reducing
stiffness. The muscles become tight and imbalanced when you sleep on a
bed. Sleeping on a wooden floor helps stretch the muscles, tighten them,
improve circulation, and treat misalignments of the body. It helps
prevent neck and back pain and other chronic disorders, reduces
discomfort, and improves overall health.
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Sleeping on the back, on the ground, without a pillow is the best
posture for good health. It improves body alignment, and the body
undergoes the natural process of healing. It helps send signals to the
brain and reduces stress.
We can reduce so many of our daily health problems by merely changing
the way we sleep. Experts recommend trying this for at least a while.
After all, nothing is going to harm us if we do so, unless of course, we
are undergoing some therapy or have some health issues. Like every other
argument, there are pros and cons of sleeping on a hard surface,
especially for people who already have spine and shoulder pain. If you
want to try sleeping on the ground, talk to your physician and get a
green signal from him, and then only go ahead. Learn how to be peaceful
and healthy by just making a small change in your life.
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