Scientific Research on Grounding

In the 1990s, Drs. Karol and Pawel Sokal in Poland and Clint Ober in the U.S. conducted the initial research on grounding and its impact on human health. Their findings indicated that grounding can beneficially alter the body's electrical state and blood properties, aiding in self-healing and regulation.

The process of grounding is believed to transfer electrons from the ground into the body. Since inflammation is caused by free radicals, and electrons neutralize these free radicals, grounding helps in reducing inflammation. Electrons also play a crucial role in the function of antioxidants.

Numerous studies and testimonials from users have shown that grounding alleviates pain, which suggests a reduction in inflammation.

Below are the titles of the studies conducted to date. Click on the titles to access the full studies.

 

Studies on Grounding

  1. Grounding the Body Improves Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study 2022
  2. How Localized Grounding, Combined with Conductive Skincare, Improves the Outcomes of the Traditional Skincare? 2021
  3. A double-blind randomized trial to assess the efficacy of Jing Advanced Clinical Massage and Grounding as interventions in the treatment of chronic low back pain 2021
  4. The Effects of Grounding on Meditation Quality: A Preliminary Study Report 2019 (abstract)
  5. Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery after Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading 2019
  6. The Effects of Grounding (Grounding) on Bodyworkers’ Pain and Overall Quality of Life: A randomized Controlled Trial 2019
  7. Grounding Patients With Hypertension Improves Blood Pressure: A Case History Series Study 2018
  8. Effects of Grounding (Grounding) on Massage Therapists 2018
  9. Classification of EEG Signal for Body Grounding Application 2018
  10. Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants 2017     View study charts here
  11. Effects of Grounding on Body Voltage and Current in the Presence of Electromagnetic Fields 2016
  12. Health Effects of Alkaline Diet and Water, Reduction of Digestive-tract Bacterial Load, and Grounding 2016
  13. Grounding After Moderate Eccentric Contractions Reduces Muscle Damage 2015
  14. One-Hour Contact with the Earth’s Surface (Grounding) Improves Inflammation and Blood Flow—A Randomized, Double-Blind, Pilot Study 2015
  15. The Effect of Grounding the Human Body on Mood 2015
  16. Grounding the Human Body during Yoga Exercise with a Grounded Yoga Mat Reduces Blood Viscosity 2015
  17. An Experimental Study on Immediate Effect of Direct Barefoot Contact with Earth on Prehypertension 2015
  18. Grounding the Human Body Improves Facial Blood Flow Regulation 2014
  19. Differences in Blood Urea and Creatinine Concentrations in Earthed and Unearthed Subjects during Cycling Exercise and Recovery 2013
  20. Grounding (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease 2013 
  21. Grounding the Human Organism Influences Bioelectrical Processes 2012
  22. Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications 2011 
  23. Grounding the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes 2011.   Editorial: Chronic Disease: Are We Missing Something?
  24. Pilot Study on the Effect of Grounding on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness 2010
  25. Grounding effects in Lewis Rats 2010
  26. 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
  27. The Effect Of Grounding On Human Physiology, Part 1 2006
  28. The Effect Of Grounding On Human Physiology, Part 2 2007
  29. The Effectiveness of a Conductive Patch and a Conductive Bed Pad in Reducing Induced Human Body Voltage Via the Application of Earth Ground 2005
  30. The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress 2004
  31. Thermography Case Histories 2004-2005

 

Review Articles on Grounding

  1. Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Strategies Should Include Grounding (Grounding): Review of Research Evidence and Clinical Observations 2020
  2. Electric Nutrition: The Surprising Health and Healing Benefits of Biological Grounding (Grounding) Altern Ther Health Med. 2017 Sep;23(5):8-16.
  3. Prevention and Treatment of Influenza, Influenza-Like Illness, and Common Clod by Herbal, Complementary, and Natural Therapies 2017
  4. The Effects of Grounding (Grounding) on Inflammation, Immune Response, Wound Healing, and Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases 2015
  5. Biophysics of Grounding (grounding) the Human Body, in Bioelectromagnetic and Subtle Energy Medicine (CRC Press), 2015
  6. Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth’s Surface Electrons 2012
  7. The Neuromodulative Role of Grounding 2011

 

Commentaries on Grounding

  1. Rx Earth – The Original Painkiller! James Oschman, Ph.D., Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
  2. Essential for Women – Your Body, Your Health: Grounding Your Rhythms James Oschman, Ph.D., Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
  3. Understanding Grounding (Grounding) James Oschman, Ph.D., Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
  4. The Earth’s Electrical Surface Potential: A Summary of Present Understanding: Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
  5. Can Electrons Act as Antioxidants? A Review and Commentary: James Oschman, Ph.D.
  6. Charge Transfer in the Living Matrix: James Oschman, Ph.D.
  7. Perspective: Assume a Spherical Cow: The role of Free or Mobile Electrons in Bodywork, Energetic and Movement Therapies: James Oschman, Ph.D.
  8. Fatigued? Let Grounding Recharge Your Battery
  9. Grounding vs. “Good” and “Bad” Free Radicals: James Oschman, Ph.D.
  10. Grounding Speeds Sports/Training Recovery, Lessens Muscle Damage and Inflammation
  11. Grounding, Inflammation, and Aging – Something to Think About: Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
  12. Matteo Tavera: A French Naturalist’s Vision of the Importance of “Natural Electricity” to Life
  13. Grounding Poster 2018 Congress on Integrative Medicine
  14. Adolf Just (1859-1936)

 

Misinformation About Grounding

  1. Beware of Grounding Misinformation, Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D.
  2. Grounding and Ground Currents
  3. Grounding Does Not Turn You Into an Antenna for EMFs

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