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Earthing- The Book

Today it seems we are more distant than ever before from nature and the Earth we inhabit. With new age technology and the ever increasing accessibility to 'food' we find ourselves either indoors or when on the move in our cars. On the rare occasion we may choose to use the old fashion mode of transport and walk we are often insulating ourselves from the earth, with rubber soled shoes surrounded by a grey wash of paved roads and concrete buildings. It is now coming into the light that this convenient way of living may in fact be taking a toll on our health and wellbeing.

Now, let this ramble about modern society fruit into something you can better sink your teeth into-
Earthing; the idea that being connected to the earth (by touching the earth with your bare skin) may indeed be the answer to many of your problems, is in some ways be a relatively new one. But the fact is that up until recent times people were almost constantly in contact with the earth, and along with eating fresh food and drinking clean water this gave them a great head start along the road to happiness, wellbeing, and overall longevity. Although many of our ancestors may well have known and acknowledged the earth’s healing powers, it is not until recently that a retired "cable guy" named Clint Ober discovered WHY, and recorded his discoveries in his book "EARTHING- The most important health discovery yet?"

Having to connect thousands of cable TV's over the years Clint knew that it was necessary for the system to be "Earthed". Which requires a conductive instrument such as a metal rod lodged into the ground allowing the cable system to work properly. This knowledge then went on to aid Clint in his understanding that, like cable TV we also create our own kind of 'noise' or 'static' when not connected to the Earth which inhibits us from functioning properly.
After spending over a decade researching and scientifically testing this discovery, Earthing has shown countless health benefits to thousands of people around the world.

While trying to test his Earthing theory Clint designed some basic conductive products that allowed the subjects to be conveniently earthed while indoors. He did this by simply using a conductive ground rod inserted into the Earth with an attached lead that allowed the Earths electric current to flow into a sheet or pad with conductive fibres. After numerous tests using double-blind methods it was clear that people were sleeping much better when grounded, and not only that but people with arthritis and other aches and pains stated they had a great reduction in pain and greater mobility. This was also the case for and a myriad of other health problems and was due mostly to the reduction of inflammation which is present in almost all disease and injuries.

And all this from the Earths healing electrical current!

I have only brushed the surface of the mountain of information that Clint has spent the last decade researching and recording, but to truly understand and absorb this I would recommend that you not take my word for it but instead discover the exciting evidence for yourself in Clinton Obers "EARTHING- the most important health discovery ever?".
"EARTHING" may truly be the most important and simple solution to many of societies health problems today and Clinton Ober delivers this pioneering information and explains in simplistic detail the effect of the Earths electric current on our body’s and all electrical beings.

 You can purchase your copy of EARTHING online here

Olives are truly a universal food, marinated in the richness of  history - their very name invoking imagery of ancient lands and mythic lore. It is the oldest cultivated tree on the planet, and the olive tree is so hardy it can potentially live for thousands of years.  It has associations in Ancient Greece with victory, wealth and fertility, and the oil was used to anoint kings and athletes.  It was burnt in temples and fueled the 'Eternal Flame' of the original Olympic Games.  The Dove carrying an Olive branch is an immortal symbol for peace dating back to the beginning of recorded time.  Olives leaves were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamen, and the olive is referred to in literature and sacred texts almost more than any other food. The olive is so fundamental to the human race that the word 'oil', in multiple languages, ultimately derives from the word olive.    A food so immortal, so sorely tested in the crucible of time, must be vital for inclusion in our daily vision for yummy, decadent eating and exceptionally euphoric wellness. 

The olive fruit and leaves are the consumable section of the tree.  The fruit is also pressed to make a tasty and versatile oil.   There are thousands of different types of cultivated olives, coming in a variety of colours and flavours depending on how they were grown and processed. The general distinction made is between green olives, and black olives.   Olives are very bitter in their innately raw state, so traditional  techniques of fermenting or curing in brine are used to enhance the flavour and concentrate nutritional components.  The result is a product that will store without refrigeration – historically relevant to the olive, as a desert food stuff. They can also be soaked in a marinade or stuffed with a filling.  Some modern processing methods are more efficient  but can damage the healthful and flavorsome properties of the olive. 

Very extensive scientific research and anecdotal evidence since antiquity demonstrate the potent and wide ranging therapeutic qualities of the olive fruit, leaves, and oil.    The complex and diverse healthful benefits of the olive are now absolutely accepted and even taken for  granted by the international medical community – even by the more conservative factions usually cautious about regarding food as a medicine.

The leaves of the olive tree have many medicinal properties, with  powerful immune system support being the most well known.  It has recently become very popular as a nutritional supplement.  The olive fruit and thus the oil is mostly comprised of oleic acid –a nutritious  mono-unsaturated fat also known as an Omega 9 fatty acid.  This fat is actually required for life. It is a key component of the cellular membrane, maintains appropriate blood cholesterol count, protects against the consumption of 'bad' fats & protects the DNA – amongst an assorted host of other biological functions. Oleic acid and the high vitamin E content of olives maintain healthy blood pressure and ensure a happy heart. Because the  brain is composed of mostly fat, olive keeps it strong and healthy too. Modern research discusses the many unique antioxidants living in the olive, which keep our cells fresh and alive and fight degeneration.  This lucky, yummy fruit has proven to successfully treat many diseases including cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and all heart conditions including stroke.  High levels of iron and fibre top off this veritable trove of goodness.  Perhaps the olive gave Socrates his wisdom?

Olives are absolutely delicious to eat on their own, or in their marinated or stuffed form, and this is the most simple way to enjoy their many benefits. The olive  also travels best when in this whole state, not needing refrigeration. The  recipes for preparing olives are boundless and only limited by ones creativity. There are salads, dips and pastes, fillings, toppings and condiments, and even decorative.  
Olea Europaea – the Olive – a marvelous medicine and versatile delicious treat,  enjoyed since the dawn of humanity to our present day.

Article by Anson

Check out our range of delicious, raw organic Peruvian olives HERE (You will need to scroll to the bottom of the page to see them)

I have been aware since childhood that being in contact with the Earth made me feel good. Be it walking barefoot or swimming in the ocean the benefits were immediately obvious. What I didn't realise is that there is a scientific reason for this and it all makes a lot of sense.

"Throughout most of evolution humans walked barefoot and slept on the ground, largely oblivious that the surface of the Earth contains limitless healing energy. Science has discovered this energy as free-flowing electrons constantly replenished by solar radiation and lightning. Few people know it, but the ground provides a subtle electric signal that maintains health and governs the intricate mechanisms that make our bodies work-just like plugging a lamp into a power socket makes it light up. Modern lifestyle, including the widespread use of insulative rubber or plastic-soled shoes, has disconnected us from this energy and, of course, we no longer sleep on the ground as we did in times past"

The Earth provides our bodies with an unlimited supply of free electrons (when we are in contact with it) When these these negatively charged electrons enter our body they out-number and mop up positive charged imflammatory free radicals.As it turns out our Earth is a powerful and free anti-inflammatory and antioxidant! This is very good news as most disease and injury show up in our body as inflammation of one sort or another.

A growing body of evidence conducted through scientific and double blind experiments is revealing that being properly Earthed for extended periods of time has the follwoing benefits for many people:

- Defuses the cause of inflammation and improves or eliminates the symproms of inflammation related  
  disorders.

- Reduces or eliminates chronic pain

- Improves sleep in most cases

- Increases energy

- Lowers stress and promotes calmness in the body by cooling down the neervous system and stress
   hormones

- Normalises the body's biological rhythms

- Thins blood and improves blood pressure and flow

- Lessens hormonal and menstrual symptoms

- Dramatically speeds healing and helps prevent bedsores

- Reduces or eliminates jet lag

- Protects the body against potentially health-disturbing environmental electromagnetic fields (EMFs)

- Accelerates recovery from intense athletic activity

So how can we get Earthed and reap these wonderful benefits?
- Whenever you get the chance sit or walk barefoot on the Earth (concrete will also conduct the Earths
   electrical current though ashphelt will not)

- Go swimming in the rivers, lakes and especially the ocean which is full of highly conductive minerals

If you live/work in a cold climate or in a high-rise building having direct and frequent contact with the Earth may not be so easy. I personally spend 4-8 hours a day in front of a computer and then spend another 8 hours sleeping off the ground in my bed which limits my contact with the earth. To counteract this I recently purchased some ingenious grounding devices which keep me grounded both in bed and at work.
 
I immediately noticed two things:

-1/ my sleep improved dramatically -  I fall asleep much faster and sleep more deeply.

2/ I can work for much longer in front of my computer without becoming fatigued.

I was so impressed with the results I was getting from these Barefoot Earthing products that I decided to import these devices in from the USA and make them available to friends, family and customers.


Here is some info with links to the Barefoot Earthing Products

Earthing - the Book
"This inspired and well-researched book explains the perils we face by being disconnected from the power and energy of the earth and its boundless storehouse of free electrons. Could much of the disease, chronic inflammation, poor sleep and more be the result of this? A brilliant hypothesis well-grounded in science" Cl.ick here to order

Barefoot Queen Sheet
The Barefoot Sheet is placed at foot end of bed, over the bottom fitted sheet, and tucked around and under mattress. Placing your bare feet or any part of your body on the sheet grounds your body to the Earth during sleep. The sheet connects to the Earth with a ground cord. One end of the cord snaps onto the sheet. The prong end of the cord inserts into a ground rod.
Queen Size (92cm x 254cm) Includes f.ree Ground Rod valued at $31.20
Cl.ick here to order

The Earthing Connection Universal Mat
Offers broad flexibility.  Use it anywhere in the house or office. The 25 x 51cm mat with a 4.5mt wire serves as a floor mat to place your bare feet on as you work at the computer, or as a desk mat to ground your hands while typing or using the mouse. The mat comes with a conductive fabric sleeve-like cover. You can slip the mat into the cover if you choose, for use while sitting in your favorite chair or lying on the couch or, alternatively, as a sleep system for your bed. The mat also connects to the Earth with a ground cord via the Earth ground rod.
Product includes f.ree Ground Rod valued at $31.20
Cl.ick here to order

The Barefoot Recovery Bag
was initially designed for Tour de France cyclists and has become popular with many athletes and travelers. The bag is 90 inches long and 80 inches wide when fully open and can accommodate two people sleeping on top of it. The bag can also be zipped up and used as a sleeping bag for one person, you just slip between the top and bottom sheet just as you would a sleeping bag. When zipped, the bag is 40 inches wide. The fabric is 240 thread count 50/50 poly cotton with conductive silver fibers. The bag connects to the Earth with a ground cord, similar to the Earthing Connection sheets. One end of the cord snaps onto the bag and the other end inserts into a ground rod.
Earthing Connection Recovery Bag (228cm x 203cm) Includes f.ree Ground Rod valued at $31.20
Cl.ick here to order

The Earthing Band Kit
features three conductive body bands: a 20cm band for foot, wrist, or elbow; a 40cm band for knee, thigh, head or shoulder; and a 106cm band that fits around the waist or chest. This kit comes with two 6 metre coil cords and a duplex splitter allowing you to ground 2 people at one time or ground one person in 2 locations of the body simultaneously. Each coil cord snaps onto a band or an earthing patch then to the duplex splitter which is connected to the ground rod.
Product includes Ground Rod valued at $31.19
Cl.ick here to order

Below are links to a video (in 3 parts) I made about electromagnetic pollution in the home and office and how to minimise it. Enjoy!

How to minimise EMF's part 1 - click here to watch
How to minimise EMF's part 2 - click here to watch
How to minimise EMF's part 3 (this one features the Barefoot Earthing sheet and mat) - click here to watch

Bee Pollen is truly a fascinating and miraculous substance. It is considered to be one of the single most nourishing and nutritionally complete substances on the planet. Pollen has a history as old as the flowers and the bees from whence it comes.  Many ancient texts from vastly different cultures across the globe refer to the marvel of bee pollen, as well as other bee products. Bee Pollen is collected from the stamen of flowers by bees on their foraging journey and brought back to the hive where it is compacted into granules.  One teaspoon full of pollen contains 2.5 billion grains of flower pollen.

 So what does pollen have to offer? Indeed, laboratory analysis has repeatedly demonstrated that pollen has all the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements, and protein needed to sustain life. As a rich source of protein - much of which has been pre-digested by the bees - it is readily available to the body as free form amino acids.

The sophistication of pollen makes it unique as a food and medicine, with a very wide scope of application.  Pollen is a wonderful tonic for building endurance and vitality overall - noticeably enhancing energy levels, and a firm staple for many Olympic level athletes. Its helpful for growing children, or when recovering from illness or debility. Bee Pollen enhances muscle growth, improves libido and fertility, has proven anti viral properties and powerful immune system support, increases mental capacity, is a blood tonic, balances blood sugar levels, lifts mood and has demonstrated protection against radiation & chemical toxicity.  Bee Pollen is also complete with living enzymes considered so vital for assimilation of nutrients and true health overall.  Being made from flowers, it is a helpful antidote to the sensitivity of springtime allergies so common to many, and yet remarkably - almost always safe for those usually hypersensitive to bee products or bee stings.

Bee pollen is delicious to eat, and there is a remarkable diversity of subtle differences in flavour and scent to enjoy depending upon the type of flower and region from which it is sourced.  There are some different types of bee pollen available some freeze dried, some fresh.

Fresh pollen is best stored in the fridge for longevity especially to preserve the living enzyme content.  Many simply enjoy eating pollen straight from the spoon, but it can be added to trail mix, or mixed in a smoothie or juice, and its tangy sweet flavour makes it a brilliant sprinkle for dessert treats. As such a concentrated food, only very small amounts are needed.  Start with a quarter of a teaspoon and slowly graduate to higher doses.  If any sensitivity is suspected simply start by testing one grain. It's amazing to consider just how hard a bee has worked to create your pollen. 6 grams requires one bee, working 8 hours a day, an entire month to gather!  Bee Pollen - a super concentrated nutritional rocket fuel with an ancient history. A versatile and sophisticated gift of nature offering an ancient foundation for creating modern well being.

Article By Anson

Want to feel indestructible like a super hero and laugh in the face of danger? Wonder Woman and Superman may be the stuff of comic books, but having a healthy immune system is a sure fire way to feel strong and powerful under any conditions! Vitamin D is so vital for powerful immunity – especially important now as we adapt to the changing of the seasons – but sadly many of us are lacking in this nutrient, despite our abundance of resources and sunshine.
 
A considerable number of studies in Japan , China , USA , and the UK demonstrate the capacity of Reishi
mushroom to resolve a vast array of common ailments.  Reishi mushrooms are a fantastic way to charge up on Vitamin D - about the highest non-animal source available – on top of its powerful adaptogenic and immune tonic components. Reishi can be consumed in a variety of ways, although preparing a tea is the simple way to get a daily concentrated dose.  Like most food supplements, a moderate dose on a regular basis is more supportive than taking large sized, occasional doses. Embrace exuberance and vitality with Reishi, the miracle medicinal mushroom: adding super hero power to your day!

Article by Anson.

Reishi Mushroom Powder is available from our online shop HERE

 

The answer is you often can't.

The only way you will know for sure is if you personally supervise from picking to processing and packaging. Unlike certified organic food there are no authorities governing or monitoring foods labelled as "raw". Therefore retailers need to go on the word of their suppliers which as you will see is not always accurate.

For instance it has recently come to light that ALL "raw" cacao powder and butter have been heated at temperatures significantly higher than 45C in their processing (our supplier has been unable to give us exact temperatures as no-one has actually measured it). Despite being heated at higher than accepted temperatures (above 45C) raw cacao powder has not been roasted like conventional cocoa and according to studies has up to 15 times more antioxidants than conventional cocoa powder. Nearly all spirulina has been been briefly heated between 65C and 80C in a spray drying process and is technically not raw. (We have only recently sourced some spirulina which the makers claim has been sun-dried at no more than 41C.)

Does this mean these products which are heated at more than 45C are harmful or cooked products? Not to me. My interest is in leading a balanced happy, healthy life  and I am not concerned if I use a condiment or a superfood which has been heated beyond 45C. This isn't some competition to see how raw I can be, is it? :-). I know that a vast percentage of the food and drink that enters my body is raw - all of the fresh fruit and vegetables which make up most of my diet are certainly raw. With nuts, seeds, seaweeds and dried fruit it is much harder to know for sure if they are authentically raw. At the end of the day I am the healthiest and happiest I have ever been in my entire life and that is enough for me.

For the sake of transperancy over the next two of months we will be listing all we know about he heating/processing of our products so you can make the most informed choice possible.  Again, we can only go on the word of our suppliers for many of the products and for now that is the best we can do. Blessings.

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