Scientists on Earthing: Scientific Evidence and Benefits

Earthing, also known as grounding, is gaining increasing interest among scientists around the world. Studies show that direct contact with the Earth can provide a number of health benefits that are especially important today. Products such as a grounding sheet and grounding mat play a key role in enabling grounding in everyday life.

Polish Earthing Researchers

Dr. Karol Sokal and Dr. Paweł Sokal , Polish pioneers of earthing research, focus on the impact of this practice on human health. They have shown that earthing can have a beneficial effect on the electrophysiology of the body, reduce blood viscosity and have anti-inflammatory effects. These studies prove that earthing can be an effective means of supporting the treatment of many diseases, including circulatory system diseases.

International Research and Discovery

Internationally, scientists such as Dr. James L. Oschman and Dr. Gaétan Chevalier are studying the effects of grounding on the human body. Their research indicates a significant reduction in oxidative stress and improved hormonal balance with grounding. Grounding sheets and mats have been studied for their effects on improving sleep quality, reducing pain and supporting overall mental health.

Benefits of Earthing

Studies show that regular use of grounding sheets and grounding mats can provide a range of health benefits, including improved circulation, reduced inflammation and increased energy levels. Additionally, grounding helps stabilize the nervous system, which can lead to improved well-being and reduced stress.

Summary

A growing body of scientific evidence supports the benefits of grounding. Thanks to research by scientists such as Dr. Karol Sokal, Dr. Paweł Sokal, Dr. James L. Oschman, and Dr. Gaétan Chevalier, we know that grounding can be an effective tool for improving health. Products such as a grounding sheet and grounding mat can be easily incorporated into everyday life, offering a natural way to improve health and well-being.

Scientific Research on Earthing (links below in English - if you need the research in another language please email us and we will send it to you in the appropriate language)

  1. Earthing as a Method to Accelerate Healing of Chronic Diabetic Wounds 2024.
  2. Grounding for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection.
  3. Effects of grounding mat on stress-induced anxiety behavior and neuroendocrine changes in rats 2023.
  4. Earthing as a Universal Anti-Inflammatory 2022.
  5. Grounding impacts meditation quality; preliminary study report - case series 2022.
  6. Earthing for improving sleep quality in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease: 2022 pilot study.
  7. EEG signal effectiveness based on the use of body grounding 2022.
  8. Earthing impacts skin care 2021.
  9. A double-blind, randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of advanced clinical Jing massage and grounding as an intervention for the treatment of chronic low back pain 2021.
  10. The effectiveness of grounded sleep in recovery after intense muscle load 2019.
  11. The effects of grounding on pain and overall quality of life in massage therapists: a 2019 randomized controlled trial.
  12. Grounding patients with hypertension; a 2018 case study series.
  13. Grounding Effects for Massage Therapists 2018.
  14. EEG signal classification for body grounding applications 2018.
  15. Grounding effects on vagal tone in premature infants 2017.
  16. Prevention and Treatment of Influenza, Influenza-Like Illnesses, and the Common Cold with Herbal, Complementary, and Natural Therapies 2017.
  17. The effect of grounding on body voltage and current in the presence of electromagnetic fields 2016.
  18. The impact of an alkaline diet and water on health, reducing bacterial burden in the digestive tract and grounding 2016.
  19. Grounding after eccentric contractions reduces muscle damage 2015.
  20. One hour of contact with the Earth's surface (Earthing) improves inflammation and blood flow - a randomized, double-blind pilot study 2015.
  21. Grounding during yoga practice using a yoga grounding mat reduces blood viscosity 2015.
  22. Experimental study on the direct effect of barefoot contact with the ground on hypertension 2015.
  23. Grounding the Human Body Improves Facial Blood Flow Regulation 2014.
  24. Differences in blood urea and creatinine concentrations in grounded and ungrounded subjects during cycling exercise and recovery 2013.
  25. Grounding the human body reduces blood viscosity - a leading factor in circulatory system diseases 2013.
  26. Grounding the human body - influence on bioelectric processes 2012.
  27. Emotional stress, heart rate variability, grounding, and improving autonomic tone; clinical applications 2011.
  28. Grounding the human body affects physiological processes 2011.
  29. Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed onset muscle soreness 2010.
  30. Grounding effects in Lewis rats 2010.
  31. Changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, perfusion index, skin conductance and their variability induced during and after grounding of subjects for 40 minutes in 2010.
  32. The Effects of Grounding on Human Physiology, Part 2, 2007
  33. The Effects of Grounding on Human Physiology, Part 1, 2006.
  34. Effectiveness of a conductive patch and conductive bed pad in reducing induced human body voltage by grounding 2005 .
  35. Biological effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective ratings of sleep, pain and stress 2004.
  36. Thermography Case Histories 2004-2005.