This was a HUGE article for me. I was offended by the "Earthing" nomenclature and the "passing of electrons". I made a few rants here but didn't submit. Surprised by my reaction, I ultimately dug up the paper referenced in the article and found it to be interesting and "possible", and a long discussion with my wife ensued.
One thing that is stuck in my craw is that when I first started going barefoot, I changed. I became happier, or maybe more relaxed, I don't know exactly, but I could *feel* it. Whatever the case, I felt a small change for the better and I mentioned this to my wife years ago.
There may be myriad reasons for feeling an improvement, but I must admit, in spite of my negative reaction, I cannot dismiss the possibility of "earthing" having a hand in my change of state.
Nevertheless, I find the "earthing" name and the "passing of electrons" to be unfortunate mentions in the article, making being barefoot seem like something out of an H.R. Pufnstuf episode. I think it puts barefooters in a class of hippy-style freaks engaging with the earth's aura. I find the article generally offensive to the barefoot lifestyle.