Guwahati, June 23 -- These days, while health advice often includes fancy diets, fitness apps, or expensive supplements, doctors are now recommending a simple and free way to feel better - walking barefoot on grass.

This age-old habit, also known as "grounding" or "earthing," is getting attention from health experts. The idea is that when your bare feet touch natural surfaces like grass, soil, or sand, your body connects with the Earth and may absorb tiny natural energies. This connection is believed to help lower stress, reduce swelling in the body, and make you feel calmer.

"Walking barefoot on grass early in the morning is a natural way to relax," says Dr. R. Malhotra, a doctor in Delhi. "It helps clear the mind and wakes up pressure...