Research on Grounding/Earthing
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Grounding studies
- Grounding review articles
- Grounding Commentaries
- Misinformation about Grounding
The earliest research into the effects of Grounding on human physiology and health began in the 1990s with the pioneering work of Drs. Karol and Pawel Sokal in Poland and Clint Ober in the United States. Since then, studies have continued to uncover remarkable evidence of Grounding’s influence on the electrical balance of the body, the electrodynamics of blood, and its ability to enhance the body’s natural self-healing and regulatory functions.
At Earth Wave, we believe that Grounding enables a vital transfer of electrons from the Earth into the body. Free radicals, known to cause inflammation, are neutralized by electrons—just as antioxidants do. This simple connection to the Earth has been shown to create a positive shift in the body’s electrical state.
Both scientific studies and testimonials from individuals who have experienced Grounding firsthand reveal a common outcome: a noticeable reduction in pain. While this is not absolute proof, it strongly suggests a decrease in inflammation. The research supporting these findings continues to grow, shedding light on Grounding’s potential as a natural method for promoting health.
Below, you'll find a list of key studies conducted on Grounding. Click on the titles to explore the research for yourself.
Grounding Studies
- Earthing Method as a Lifestyle Medicine to Accelerate the Healing of Chronic Diabetic Wounds 2024
- Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Infection by Earthing 2023
- The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-Like Behavior and Neuroendocrine Changes in the Rat 2023
- Grounding - The Universal Anti-Inflammatory Remedy 2023
- Prevention and Treatment of Covid-19 Infection by Earthing 2022
- Grounding the Body Improves Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study 2022
- The Effects of Grounding on Meditation Quality: A Preliminary Study Report 2022 (abstract)
- How Localized Grounding, Combined with Conductive Skincare, Improves the Outcomes of the Traditional Skincare? 2021
- Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery after Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading 2019
- The Effects of Grounding on Bodyworkers’ Pain and Overall Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial 2019
- Grounding Patients With Hypertension Improves Blood Pressure: A Case History Series Study 2018
- Effects of Grounding on Massage Therapists 2018
- Classification of EEG Signal for Body Grounding Application 2018
- Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants 2017
- Effects of Grounding on Body Voltage and Current in the Presence of Electromagnetic Fields 2016
- Health Effects of Alkaline Diet and Water, Reduction of Digestive-tract Bacterial Load, and Grounding 2016
- Grounding After Moderate Eccentric Contractions Reduces Muscle Damage 2015
- One-Hour Contact with the Earth’s Surface (Grounding) Improves Inflammation and Blood Flow—A Randomized, Double-Blind, Pilot Study 2015
- The Effect of Grounding the Human Body on Mood 2015
- Grounding the Human Body during Yoga Exercise with a Grounded Yoga Mat Reduces Blood Viscosity 2015
- An Experimental Study on Immediate Effect of Direct Barefoot Contact with Earth on Prehypertension 2015
- Grounding the Human Body Improves Facial Blood Flow Regulation 2014
- Differences in Blood Urea and Creatinine Concentrations in Earthed and Unearthed Subjects during Cycling Exercise and Recovery 2013
- Grounding the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease 2013
- Grounding the Human Organism Influences Bioelectrical Processes 2012
- Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications 2011
- Earthing the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes 2011
- Pilot Study on the Effect of Grounding on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness 2010
- Grounding Effects in Lewis Rats 2010
- Changes in Pulse Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Oxygenation, Perfusion Index, Skin Conductance, and Their Variability Induced During and After Grounding Human Subjects for 40 Minutes 2010
- The Effect Of Grounding On Human Physiology, Part 2 2007
- The Effect Of Grounding On Human Physiology, Part 1 2006
- The Effectiveness of a Conductive Patch and a Conductive Bed Pad in Reducing Induced Human Body Voltage Via the Application of Earth Ground 2005
- The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress 2004
- Thermography Case Histories 2004-2005
Grounding Review Articles
- Grounding - The Universal Anti-inflammatory Remedy 2023
- Grounding (earthing) as Related to Electromagnetic Hygiene: An Integrative Review 2023
- Illnesses in Technological Advanced Societies due to Lack of Grounding (earthing) 2022
- Practical Applications of Grounding to Support Health 2022
- Grounding - The Universal Anti-inflammatory Remedy 2022
- Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Strategies Should Include Grounding: Review of Research Evidence and Clinical Observations 2020
- Electric Nutrition: The Surprising Health and Healing Benefits of Biological Grounding, Altern Ther Health Med. 2017
- Prevention and Treatment of Influenza, Influenza-Like Illness, and Common Cold by Herbal, Complementary, and Natural Therapies 2017
- The Effects of Grounding on Inflammation, Immune Response, Wound Healing, and Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases 2015
- Biophysics of Grounding the Human Body, in Bioelectromagnetic and Subtle Energy Medicine (CRC Press), 2015
- Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth’s Surface Electrons 2012
- The Neuromodulative Role of Grounding 2011
Grounding Commentaries:
- How Micro Current Created by Grounnding Stimulates Medridian Points in Acupressure
- Rx Earth – The Original Painkiller! James Oschman, Ph.D., Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
- Essential for Women – Your Body, Your Health: Grounding Your Rhythms James Oschman, Ph.D., Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
- Understanding Grounding James Oschman, Ph.D., Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
- The Earth’s Electrical Surface Potential: A Summary of Present Understanding Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
- Can Electrons Act as Antioxidants? A Review and Commentary James Oschman, Ph.D.
- Charge Transfer in the Living Matrix James Oschman, Ph.D.
- Perspective: Assume a Spherical Cow: The Role of Free or Mobile Electrons in Bodywork, Energetic and Movement Therapies James Oschman, Ph.D.
- Fatigued? Let Grounding Recharge Your Battery
- Grounding vs. “Good” and “Bad” Free Radicals James Oschman, Ph.D.
- Earthing Speeds Sports/Training Recovery, Lessens Muscle Damage and Inflammation
- Grounding, Inflammation, and Aging – Something to Think About Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
- Matteo Tavera: A French Naturalist’s Vision of the Importance of “Natural Electricity” to Life
- Grounding Poster 2018 Congress on Integrative Medicine
- Adolf Just (1859-1936)
- Fred Vlès: Les Conditions Biologiques Crées par les Propriétés Électriques de l’Atmosphère – Le Comportement des Organismes Électriquement Connectés au Sol, ou Isolés de Celui-ci
Misinfroamtion About Grounding: