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An old friend called. It has been years since we talked and odd that we were both complaining about the aches and pains that have beseiged us. And that led my friend to share some of her remedies for success.
She started by recommending a book called “Quench,” a treatise on the value of staying hydrated for optimum health. I never heard of it of course and I was intensely interested so immediately purchased that book. It all made perfect sense and I began to implement the suggestions.
Quench, by Dana Cohen:
“Based on breakthrough new science in the field of hydration, Quench debunks many popular myths about “getting enough water” and offers a revolutionary five-day jump start plan that shows how better hydration can reduce or eliminate ailments like chronic headaches, weight gain, gut pain, and even autoimmune conditions.”
Another area my friend spoke of was a concept called “earthing” or “grounding”, both of which advocate so many minutes of the day going barefoot outside in the grass or on the ground such as at the beach. That also made perfect sense. I grew up going barefoot in Florida.
However, being older now and living in a mountain paradise instead of seaside:
- Earthing would expose one to tick bites and onward to Lyme Disease, which is a prevalent problem now in Virginia.
- We sometimes get serious snow and ice here too and going barefoot might result in frozen toes, gangrene, and possible amputation.
- Of course there is always an alternative and they do sell mats and things that can be plugged in to electrical outlets that would give you the grounding benefits and allow you to stay inside.
- On the other hand, being a worrier, I would fear electrocution!
- Or in the worst case, the only thing I would have to fear is fear itself, which would ground me so that I would be afraid to even leave the house (shades of Elsa-the-Dog).
As for Quenching:
- I think the hydration idea is good. I actually tried it, but it did not work since I was i up all night with runs to the bathroom. In the end I suppose the need for sleep became more important than the need for hydration.
- In reality, I still believe hydration is terribly important for good health, so I would not discount quenching as a positive therapy. You can find the book, “Quench” on Amazon.
In my case, however, it became choices between Lyme Disease, amputation, and sleepless nights.
To be sure, I do not wish to make fun of my friend’s remedies. They are really working for her and she is so excited about her discoveries, she wished to share. And I love her for that.
Earthing is a concept that is still floating (forgive the pun) around in my head anyway and if I could get by the electrocution part, I might invest in one of those mats.
“… Throughout history, human beings have walked barefoot on the ground, releasing electrical tension naturally and preventing its accumulation. When the human being is in contact with the earth, either because he is barefoot or through any conductive object, whether it is a metal bar, a wire, a tree or a plant, this silent energy from the earth is transferred naturally…” Author unknown.
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