The Surprising Way Deepak Chopra Gets Over Jet Lag (Hint: It Has to Do with Taking Your Shoes Off)

In the world of wellness, there are few figures who have made as great an impact as best-selling author, doctor and non-profit founder,Dr. Deepak Chopra.This past summer, PureWow hosted an intimate conversation and meditation with Dr. Chopra atGallery Beach Housein East Hampton, where guests learned about his sleep, nutrition and travel hacks. Since he’s a true jetsetter (Dr. Chopra often finds himself in multiple countries each month) we knew we had to get the inside scoop on how he beats jet lag before our next trip. Below, Dr. Chopra’s secret to not letting jet lag ruin an otherwise awesome travel experience: grounding.

Dr. Deepak Chopra是家庭医学的临床教授和酒吧吗lic Health at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is the author of more than 90 books translated into more than 43 languages, including numerousNew York Timesbestsellers. HisChopra appand non-profit foundation provide accessible well-being tools to all.

Grounding, aka “earthing”is a technique that dates back to ancient civilizations relating to recognizing the healing properties of the earth. It’s often practiced by holistic wellness enthusiasts today. The concept is based on considering the Earth as a natural “battery” that, when reconnected with, can provide healing properties such as decreasing inflammation, stress and resetting our circadian rhythm, which is *key* to lessening the effects of jet lag. There are various ways to try grounding, from walking barefoot or lying on the ground outside to using grounding equipment, likethis grounding matthat Amazon shoppers say helps them feel more calm and relaxed.

虽然研究的基础是有限的,耶鲁大学管理学院e studies, likethis oneby researchers in the Developmental and Cell Biology Department, University of California at Irvine, have shown that the practice can help with feelings of anxiety and improve mood. Another study published in theOpen Access Journal of Sports Medicinefound that, as a tool for post-exercise recovery, grounding can contribute to lower pain levels.

“A well-kept secret to beat jet lag is to take off your shoes and walk in the grass, as soon as you arrive at your destination,” Dr. Chopra tells us. “Touch a tree, or walk on the beach without your shoes, if that’s available. By doing this, you immediately connect to the earth. This is a good reason to hug a tree!” Referencing the main tenet of grounding, he explains, “The earth is a battery, and so is your body. When you connect to the Earth, negative ions transfer to you, and neutralize accessory radicals. Inflammation goes down. In just half an hour, your body and the Earth’s circadian rhythm will sync, helping your sleep schedule get back on track.”

Although we’re intrigued by the idea that a simple walk on the beach can get rid of jet lag, we won’t be skipping our Venti vanilla latte ritual anytime soon…you know, just in case.