Benefits of Being Grounded
When we ground ourselves, electrons from the earth enter our body and flow to every part of the body, causing a radical effect from our head to our toes. Research and success stories from individuals support the concept of Earthing as having massive health benefits. It provides foundational support for our bodies, much like essential nutrients. Much like vitamin or mineral deficiencies may create health disorders, deficiency in grounding disrupts the natural balance in our body.
In the same way that the earth stabilises the power systems for our household appliances, grounding stabilises our bioelectrical systems. Our bodies function electrically, with every movement and system—from our immune system to our heart and brain—relying on electrical signals and frequencies. The subtle electromagnetic signals from the earth help regulate and maintain the balance of our body's chemical and hormonal cycles.
Studies using thermal and laser imaging have shown that grounding improves blood flow, including to the face, within an hour. This enhanced circulation nourishes facial tissues, and long-term grounding has been associated with a more youthful and healthier appearance.
Some of the Grounding Benefits
Reduces chronic inflammation
Inflammation is a key contributor to pain and a driving factor behind various chronic and age-related conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and diabetes. Grounding (or earthing) helps counteract the primary signs of inflammation, such as swelling, heat, redness, pain, and loss of function, promoting relief and improved well-being.
Reduces chronic inflammation
Grounding offers relief from pain by directly addressing inflammation, a core cause of many chronic and age-related health conditions like arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune disorders. By connecting with the Earth’s natural electrons, grounding helps alleviate the primary signs of inflammation—swelling, redness, heat, pain, and impaired function. This natural approach supports healing and promotes overall wellness, making it a simple yet effective way to enhance quality of life.
Improve sleeping conditions
Grounding supports improved sleep by aligning your body's natural rhythms and reducing stress. By gentle Earth energy, grounding helps with deeper, undisturbed sleep that allows better recovery, relaxation, and overall health. The calming effects that it may provide could make you feel refreshed and energetic after being awakened; thus, it endorses a regular and refreshing sleeping cycle.
Energy is improved
Low energy can make waking up and feeling alert challenging. Grounding increases morning energy by allowing the body to absorb electrons, which are essential for neutralizing free radicals that cause oxidative damage. Many people lack these electrons, leading to energy depletion. By grounding, the body recharges and counteracts electron deficiency, enhancing natural energy production and supporting overall health.
Melatonin production is increased
Grounding appears to support the body's natural production of melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating sleep. Since grounding balances cortisol levels, minimising stress, it leads to increased melatonin production for deeper and more restorative sleep. This natural increase in melatonin contributes to better sleep quality and helps you wake up refreshed and energised.
Secretion of the stress hormone cortisol is normalised
Cortisol plays a significant role in the regulation of the body's responses to stress, both on a psychic and physiological level. Chronic stress will increase cortisol levels and disturb the body's rhythmical processes, precipitating sleep disorders, low bone density, cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, reduced immune response, mood swings, and abnormal blood sugar levels. Chronic elevation of cortisol is associated with inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
Reduces stress
Psychological disorders quite often arise from physical and mental stress. Several studies have explained that grounding can reduce stress and its effects by:
- Smoothening stress hormones such as cortisol
- Slowing down brain activity and relaxing muscles
- Supporting the body's natural balance, allowing it to regulate the heart rate, digestion, and so on.
- This will help improve Heart Rate Variability, showing how well the body handles stress.
It's easy to learn how to support improved grounding for both psychological and physiological health.
The nervous system function is improved
A 2017 study published in *Neonatology* by researchers at Pennsylvania University's Children's Hospital in Hershey found that grounding significantly benefits premature infants. The experiment showed an immediate improvement in autonomic nervous system function for grounded infants, with babies aged 5 to 60 days experiencing more significant heart rate variability—a marker of enhanced vagus nerve function. The vagus nerve, the parasympathetic system's main nerve, regulates essential organs like the heart, lungs, and intestines and plays a key role in managing stress and inflammation. This was the first study to explore the effects of grounding on infants.
Mood is improved
In a six-week study with eight female participants, seven reported a positive boost in mood after grounding. Another study with 40 participants split into grounded and sham-grounded groups found that those who were grounded showed mood improvement, according to a questionnaire. Additionally, at the 2012 Women’s Wellness Conference, 82 out of 100 attendees reported a 40% improvement in mood after just one hour of grounding.
Improves blood flow to torso, extremities, and face.
A one-hour laser imaging study showed that grounding improves facial blood flow, while infrared imaging documented enhanced blood and lymph circulation, reduced torso bloating, and better overall circulation. These findings support grounding’s positive effect on blood flow and viscosity.
Glucose (blood sugar) is improved
In a 72-hour study, patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus who were grounded showed a reduction in fasting glucose levels. Results indicated that disconnecting from the earth may negatively impact glucose regulation, highlighting an often-overlooked factor in diabetes treatment and prevention.
Prevents calcium loss and supports bone density, reducing osteoporosis risks.
Grounding may help protect bone health by supporting calcium retention and reducing bone density loss, both crucial for preventing osteoporosis. Connecting to the Earth’s natural energy has been shown to balance the body’s electrical environment, which may help maintain stronger, healthier bones as we age.
Improves efficiency by grounding body bioelectrical circuits
The body’s cells work within bioelectrical circuits that rely on stable electric fields for biochemical reactions. Grounding with the Earth equalizes electric potential, allowing the Earth’s electrons to stabilise the body’s circuits, optimising function similar to grounding an electronic circuit.
Metabolic rate is increased
Metabolic syndrome—high triglycerides, belly fat, glucose, blood pressure, and low HDL—increases diabetes and heart disease risks. Grounding studies showed a higher basal metabolic rate in grounded individuals and improved metabolic markers in grounded rats over 20 months.
Supports thyroid function
A study of six men and six women showed grounding led to significant overnight increases in T3, T4, and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, suggesting an influence on thyroid function. Many also reported reduced need for hypothyroidism medication after starting grounding.
Speeds recovery from intense exercise and minimises muscle damage
An experiment with eight participants showed that grounding after vigorous exercise sped up recovery and reduced muscle damage. Grounded individuals had lower creatine kinase and blood urea levels, indicating less muscle breakdown—making grounding valuable for athletic recovery.
PMS symptoms and hot flashes are reduced
Women have reported reduced discomfort during menstruation and menopause. In a six-week study, 5 out of 6 female participants experienced fewer PMS symptoms or hot flashes.
Wounds heal faster
An 84-year-old diabetic woman with an unhealed ankle wound for eight months experienced complete healing and pain relief after two weeks of daily grounding with an earthing electrode patch for at least 30 minutes. Similar benefits were reported by a cyclist who experienced accelerated wound healing with minimal inflammation, enabling continued competition.
Muscle tensions were normalised
Our bodies function electrically, with nerve impulses prompting muscle contractions. Using electromyography (EMG), researchers measured the voltage in muscles of grounded vs. non-grounded subjects. Results showed that grounding reduced tension in tight muscles and increased tone in relaxed ones, promoting more efficient muscle function.
Anti-ageing effects
The leading theory of aging suggests that oxidative stress from free radicals—generated through metabolism, diet, pollution, or stress—causes cumulative damage. Grounding may counteract aging by supplying abundant antioxidant electrons directly to tissues, helping protect against free radical damage.
Protects the body against low-frequency electromagnetic fields
When the body makes contact with the Earth's surface, their electrical potentials equalize, allowing electrons to flow from the Earth into the body. This constant exchange creates a "Faraday cage" effect, stabilising the body's internal electrical environment and reducing penetration of external low-frequency EMFs.Grounding has been shown to reduce EMF-induced voltage on the body. Studies in EMF environments (homes, offices) found that grounding lowered induced body voltage significantly—Applewhite (2005) showed a 70-fold reduction, and Brown (2015) demonstrated minimal current transfer even near electronic devices. None of the 50 participants reported sensations from EMF during grounding.