Earthing is an alternative treatment for pain relief, sleep, stress, and many other conditions. It's a non-invasive, natural process that has been proven to be effective by several medical organizations. Earthing is the process of connecting the body to the Earth's surface. Earthing is done by grounding one's self using sand, dirt, or bare feet. Earthing increases circulation and provides relief from pain because it increases the amount of oxygen in the body. It also provides relief from mental stress because it decreases the amount of cortisol, a stress hormone. Earthing is beneficial for sleep because it decreases the amount of melatonin. Some people believe that earthing also helps with weight loss because it increases the amount of brown fat who produces heat in response to calorie burning. There are several different methods of earthing depending on what you are looking for. You can use sand or dirt to connect your skin to the earth's surface to ground yourself without disrupting your clothes or shoes.