[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I do remember the ants biting you.......I'll make sure to watch out for them.

However, I could swear, and I have an excellent memory, that when I was new to this TOTV and mentioning the stiffness of arthritis, etc. and wondering if the humidity, etc. would affect it even worse than up north, you mentioned that you were always stiff for most of the morning with your own arthritis?????????? Morning stiffness is common when one first gets out of bed and starts moving about. Everyone and their uncle have some form of arthritis.....up north here.........either R.A., O.A. or other variations. With the past 25 days of rain and dense humidity, we are feeling it even more...........when it's dry and the barometer is HIGH , we do experience relief. But glad you no longer suffer from arthritis.

I think this time you remembered incorrectly. I had a torn Achilles tendon. I have other stuff but no arthritis. Maaaaybe beginning in one finger. But never had it. I walked around all last summer in a boot. My close friends will tell you how I tore it.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by quirky3

I think it's nice to have people who present new ideas for peoples' consideration, especially when there is a chance they could be helpful.

It also takes courage - it's much easier to stay silent than to put it out there, knowing how likely it is that some people will be quick to criticize.

Thanks, quirky, for your support but I can't take credit for being the first to present the idea of earthing on this board. I would mention who that person was but I'm not sure if that's allowed. When it was first mentioned, I expressed doubt myself but offered to keep an open mind. I said I would read the book "Earthing" and give my opinion:

My only opinion now, after reading the book, is that it sounds like it could work but it didn't work for me, at least not yet. And if it's going to take much longer, I'm not sure I have the patients for it. So I figured this might be a way to settle it, by having several people try it. But if there are going to be hecklers in the group, I doubt that anyone will commit to it for fear of being thought silly or gullible.

For those who don't know, there's a difference between having a thoughtful difference of opinion and heckling.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Negative Ions Create Positive Vibes

For those interested in the science behind ...negative ions are abundant outdoors, especially where water splashes, simply put, and not so much indoors in the AC. Research shows improved reaction times and elevated mood. To benefit, one might go to the beach or hang out at the pool. thanks to the OP for the reminder...why we like waterfalls and pounding surf..
K

I read your link and found it interesting. It gives us one more thing to consider in our effort to promote health and well being. But how does an Ion compare to an electron? Earthing envolves negative and positive electrons. Positive electrons, or free radicals, come about when cells burn glucose. And it sounds like the only way to get them under control is to match them up with negative electrons.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You are right of course but we can't all agree with everything posted on this or any forum If posters have some background or a valid opinion on any idea presented than to challenge or debate issues which are not widely accepted or are new hypothesis is part and parcel of what any poster can expect.

What have I said that you disagree with? Exactly what serious "challenge or debate" have you presented? Furthermore, how can you "challenge or debate" a concept that I have not endorsed?

This thread may seem like junk science to some and a plausible theory to others.

I presented the concept of earthing as something that needed to be either proved or disproved. That's why I chose the heading, "Earthing Volunteers Needed". Not that a few anecdotes would settle it for all time but it might be encouraging to see some positive result. It was not the point of this thread to debate it, unless you happen to have something of scientific substance.

We all have our views and to disagree is what I think the OP wants to happen. He appears to enjoy debate.

Not true! I didn't ask for agreement or disagreement. I asked for volunteers, the purpose of which would be to see if anyone might get a favorable result or otherwise. There are times when I do enjoy debate but that's not exactly what this thread is about. However, as I have said, I would make an exception if someone had something substantive of a scientific nature.

Do you feel you have contributed anything of substance? If not, why interfere with those who might want to volunteer to try it out?