Pain and diseases other disturbances in our bodies are often caused by chronic inflammation. Such inflammation is, in turn, caused by positively-charged molecules called free radicals. When you make direct contact with the Earth, either by being barefoot outside or via a conductive sheet or mat indoors, the negatively-charged electrons from the Earth are absorbed into your body and reduce the free radicals and inflammation. This is our theory and it is supported by our research and feedback from thousands of people who use Grounding products.
This benefit of Grounding is very important because medical research has found that many of the chronic and debilitating diseases of our time have the same cause: chronic inflammation. Scientists now realize that pain and disease arise in our bodies where an inflammatory response has taken place, but the inflammation has not completely stopped after the healing process. A low level of chronic inflammation can continue for years, damaging normal tissues and wasting energy.
The human immune system evolved over a long span of time during which we were in virtually constant barefoot contact with the Earth. In our modern society, humans no longer walk barefoot. We wear shoes that insulate us from the Earth’s energy. In recent decades the incidence of chronic diseases, allergies, auto-immune conditions, and insomnia has skyrocketed in modern societies. One overlooked reason for this situation is that the immune system began functioning less efficiently as humans increasingly separated themselves from the Earth’s energy.
Upon his discovery of the Earth’s healing energy, Clint Ober partnered with Polish Drs. Pawel and Karol Sokal to establish scientific proof. Their Grounding research produced fascinating evidence of the Earth’s ability to generate a positive effect on the electrical state of the human body.
Their studies laid the groundwork for subsequent studies that echoed the same result: that Grounding allows for the free flow of the Earth’s electrons into our system, and electrons are the source of the neutralizing power of antioxidants. Studies also point to a reduction of pain and chronic inflammation in multiple patients suffering from chronic pain or disease.
Here are some highlights from the most significant Grounding research.
Grounding and Blood Viscosity
As far as health benefits go, Grounding has been known to have a significant impact on blood viscosity.For this study, Grounding experts Dr. Stephen Sinatra and Dr. James Oschman recruited three individuals suffering from chronic inflammation-related pain. They measured the subjects’ blood viscosity with a method called zeta potential, which is a measure of how quickly your red blood cells migrate in an electrical field.
While grounding, your zeta potential rapidly elevates, causing your red blood cells to develop more charge on their surface and distance themselves from each other. In turn, your blood viscosity improves. They used a darkfield microscope to capture their results (right).
The images on the left are before Grounding, and the ones on the right are 45 minutes after Grounding. The pictures demonstrate a significant thinning and decoupling of the blood cells.
Medical Thermography Case Studies
Dr. William Amalu, President of the International Academy of Clinical Thermography, conducted clinical Grounding case studies on 20 subjects suffering from chronic pain. Some subjects were provided with Grounding bed sheets, others were given Grounding patches to use as treatment. All of the subjects were followed over time, and with the use of infrared technology, their results were the record. They were assessed for both inflammatory and neurophysiological improvements to their pain levels. These are some of the groundbreaking results.Grounding and Chronic Knee Pain
For the above case study, a 48-year-old female with significant chronic bilateral knee pain (resulting from a 6-year-old injury) used a Grounding product for 30 minutes. The above thermographic images from before and after the treatment show a drastic reduction in chronic inflammation. After the initial exposure to Grounding, the patient reported a 20% reduction in pain and after 12 weeks of regular Grounding, she reported an incredible 90% reduction in pain.
Grounding and Chronic Foot & Ankle Pain
The 57-year-old male patient in this case study suffered from chronic bilateral foot and ankle pain. After 2 nights of sleeping grounded, he reported a pain reduction of more than 80%. After 4 weeks, the patient said his pain had vanished with only occasional stiffness. The before (left) and after (right) images above show a pronounced improvement in circulation and a decrease in inflammation. Note that his toes are not visible initially due to poor circulation and room temperature levels.
Grounding and Chronic Back Pain
The top images are from a case study of a 44-year-old female with chronic middle back pain. After 4 nights of sleeping grounded, she reported a 30% reduction in pain and after 8 weeks, the pain was completely resolved. The bottom images are of an 85-year-old male with chronic lower back pain and recurring shoulder pain. After 2 nights of sleeping grounded, he reported a 50% reduction in pain and after 4 weeks, he reported a resolution of pain and improved sleep.
Grounding and Chronic Hand Pain
For this case study, a 49-year-old woman suffering from sleeplessness and chronic pain slept grounded on Grounding bed sheets for 4 consecutive nights. The arrows in the top thermographic images (before) denote areas of poor circulation, and the bottom images (after) show the return of proper circulation and decreased inflammation. The patient reported a drastic reduction in pain and improved sleep, with steady continued improvement upon follow-up.
Immediate and Long-Term Effects from Earthing and Grounding
Grounding Videos
The following videos feature reputable studies, talks or experiments by Grounding experts.Cardiologist, nutritionist and co-author of the Earthing Book Dr. Stephen Sinatra discusses the health benefits of grounding.
A look at how athletes in the Tour de France use Earthing technology for accelerated recovery and healing from injuries.
Natural health physician Dr. Joseph Mercola and Clint Ober, founder of Earthing, discuss the research behind grounding.
A great video on Earthing / Grounding with Clint Ober and Dr. Christy Weston from Groundology.com.
A similar experiment to Dr. Oschman’s blood viscosity study, performed on volunteers by natural health expert David Wolfe.
Groundology.com demonstrates how electricity in appliances induce voltage in the human body, and how Earthing can help.
Testimonials
Full video of documentary "Grounded"
Additional Resources
The following scientific studies were published in medical journals. To download as a PDF file, right click on the link and select “Save Link As.”Medical Thermography Case Studies
Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth’s Surface Electrons
Grounding the Human Body to Neutralize Bioelectrical Stress From Static Electricity and EMFs
Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications
The Effectiveness of a Conductive Patch and a Conductive Bed Pad in Reducing Induced Human Body Voltage Via the Application of Earth Ground
Pilot Study on the Effect of Grounding on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
Grounding the human body to earth reduces chronic inflammation and related chronic pain
The effect of earthing (grounding) on human physiology
The Effect of Earthing on Human Physiology Part 2: Electrodermal Measurements
Earthing (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease
Chronic Disease: Are We Missing Something?
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
The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress
MEDICATION ADVISORY
Research indicates that Grounding the body affects physiological functioning in a variety of ways. Because of this, we strongly recommend that any individual taking medication to thin the blood, regulate blood sugar, control blood pressure, or to supplement thyroid activity should consult with their doctor before using Grounding products, and then monitor the medication. An adjustment in medication may be necessary.
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