Grounding / earthing

Grounding, also known as earthing, involves making direct skin contact with the earth's surface to potentially improve health outcomes. Studies have found that grounding can help reduce inflammation and support wound healing by facilitating a more balanced immune response. Additionally, it may play a role in electromagnetic hygiene, suggesting that regular contact with the earth could mitigate some of the negative effects associated with modern technological environments. Grounding is thought to be particularly beneficial for those living in technologically advanced societies where disconnection from natural grounding can lead to various health issues. While there are multiple studies supporting these benefits, it's important to note that more research is needed to fully understand and validate the extent of grounding’s effects on human health.

Sources

• Integrative and lifestyle medicine strategies should include Earthing (grounding): Review of research evidence and clinical observations. (PMID:31831261)
• The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. (PMID:25848315)
• Grounding (earthing) as related to electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review. (PMID:36496151)
• Grounding - The universal anti-inflammatory remedy. (PMID:36528336)
• Earthing: health implications of reconnecting the human body to the Earth's surface electrons. (PMID:22291721)
• Illnesses in technologically advanced societies due to lack of grounding (earthing). (PMID:36336303)

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