An example of a buildup of static electricity
What is Static Electricity?
Static electricity is a build up of electricity charges trapped on the surface of an object.
How do we Know we have a Builp up of Static Electricity?
Static electricity in our body can show in different ways. You may feel a tingling running through you when you go to touch something. It may also feel like a sharp zap going through you. Your hair can stand on end like the child in the picture. He has been zooming through the covered slide where he has accumulated static electricity by the friction of his clothes with the plastic surface of the slide. Sometimes there is even a cracking sound when the electricity is discharged. Occasionally light can be seen as the electricity discharges.
Who is Affected by Static Electricity?
People affected by static electricity can work with electrical equipment, computers, in areas with a lot of machinery, or maybe drive trucks or cars all day. People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), ME, CFIDS or other lonf term illnesses are also affected. People who work in dry environments and who are always indoors can also be affected.
How can we Lessen Static Electricity in our lives?
The indoor air around us contains positive and negative ions. In the desert we have more positive ions when the air is very dry. The seaside has a lot of negative ions. Negative ions often make ups feel more relaxed. An air ioniser emits negative ions into the air.
Indoor air tends to be more dry than outside air. Static electricity builds up is dry air. A humidifier will keep moisture in the air which helps to lessen static electricity. Otherwise just open a window and let some fresh air in.
Friction can cause synthetic clothing to hold on to an electrical charge. When it finds a weaker or opposite electrical charge it is discharged or balanced. The buzz we feel is the charge being discharged or balanced. It is a good idea for people who are more affected by static electricity to wear clothing made from natural substances for example cotton, bamboo, wool or linen. Forget clothing made from polyester, viscose, acetate and nylon.
How to Drain your Body of Static Electricity
I have found the best way to drain your body of static electricity is to go for a walk in bare feet on the damp sand of the beach or better still in the sea water. Stand still with the ripples of water splashing over your bare feet and feel that excess energy drain from your head right down your body to your feet. It is a wonderful feeling. You enjoy the peace and calm of the beach, the gulls flying past, the negative ions in the air. This will strengthen your body.
If you are not lucky enough to be near a beach and have a lawn, walk outside early in the morning on the damp lawn in bare feet for 10 minutes. This will allow the static electricity to be discharges into the earth. Moisture helps the discharge. It can be dew on the grass or dampen the grass with water. If you don't have your own lawn, go to the park.
Easing Static Electricity in the Bedroom
It is important to have a refreshing rest each night so we can work well through the day. Wear cotton night clothes. Use cotton sheets of the bed, not polyester sheets. Many people today use doonas. Make sure your doona is filled with wool, not polyester. Use a doona cover that is cotton. Otherwise resort to cotton blankets. These are great.
The mattress and mattress topper is another source of synthetics. Mattresses are packed with sponge rubber which can affect sensitive people. You can have a mattress made with cotton or wool.
Make sure your pillows are also made from wool, cotton, bamboo or kapok. I like kapok pillows.
Add an air ioniser to release more negative ions into the air for a restful sleep.
Make sure you bedhead in not above a powerpoint and this is a constant source of positive charges.
If you have an electric blanket GET RID OF IT. This is an important step. Definitely turn it off.
Here's to a happier, healthier you!
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I am a trained Natural Therapist, Teacher, published Author and Artist who lives on the south eastern coast of Australia.
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