Peer-reviewed research and commentary on the effects of grounding, or earthing, on human health.
Earthing | Grounding Studies
Grounding - The Universal Anti-Inflammatory Remedy
By Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.B.T, Drew Sinatra, N.M.D., F.A.C.N., L.Ac., Step Sinatra and Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D. Published Feb. 2023 in the Biomedical Journal.
Earthing (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease
By Gaétan Chevalier Ph.D., Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.B.T, James L. Oschman, Ph.D., and Richard M. Delany, M.D., F.A.C.C. Published Feb. 2013 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
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Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.B.T, James L. Oschman, Ph.D., Karol Sokal, M.D., Ph.D., and Pawel Sokal, M.D., Ph.D. Published Jan. 2012 in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health.
Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Strategies Should Include Earthing (Grounding): Review of Research Evidence and Clinical Observations
By Wendy Menigoz, Traci T. Latz, M.D., M.S., Robin A. Ely, Cimone Kamei, Gregory Melvin and Drew Sinatra, N.M.D., F.A.C.N., L.Ac. Published May-June 2020 in Explore.
The Effects of Grounding (Earthing) on Inflammation, the Immune Response, Wound Healing, and Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases
By James L. Oschman, Ph.D, Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., and Richard Brown. Published March 2015 in Journal of Inflammation Research.
Grounding After Moderate Eccentric Contractions Reduces Muscle Damage
By Richard Brown, Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., and Michael Hill.
Grounding (earthing) as related to electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review
By Isaac A. Jamieson, Ph.D. Published Feb. 2023 in Biomedical Journal.
Prevention and Treatment of Covid-19 Infection by Earthing
By Haider Abdul-Lateef Mousa. Published Feb. 2023 in Biomedical Journal.
Electric Nutrition: The Surprising Health and Healing Benefits of Biological Grounding (Earthing)
By Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.B.T, James L Oschman, Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., Drew Sinatra. Published Sept. 2017 in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.
Grounding the Human Body Improves Facial Blood Flow Regulation: Results of a Randomized, Placebo Controlled Pilot Study
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D. Published Dec. 2014 in Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications.
Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D. and Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.B.T. Published June/July 2011 in Integrative Medicine.
Differences in Blood Urea and Creatinine Concentrations in Earthed and Unearthed Subjects
By Pawel Sokal, M.D., Ph.D., Zbigniew Jastrzwbski, Ewelina Jaskulska, Karol Sokal, M.D., Ph.D., Maria Jastrzwbska, Aukasz RadzimiNski, Robert Dargiewicz, and Piotr ZieliNski. Published 2013 in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Earthing the Human Organism Influences Bioelectrical Processes
By Karol Sokal, M.D., Ph.D., and Pawel Sokal, M.D., Ph.D. Published March 2012 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. [Source]
The Neuromodulative Role of Earthing
By Paweł Sokal, M.D., Ph.D. and Karol Sokal, M.D., Ph.D. Published Nov. 2011 in Medical Hypotheses.
Practical Applications of Grounding to Support Health
By Laura Koniver, M.D. Published Feb. 2023 in the Biomedical Journal.
The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine Changes in the Rat
By Hyun-Jung Park, Woojin Jeong, Hyo Jeong Yu, Minsook Ye, Yunki Hong, Minji Kim, Ji Youn Kim, and Insop Shim. Published Jan. 2023 in Biomedicines.
The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep
By Maurice Ghaly, M.D. and Dale Teplitz, M.A. Published Oct. 2004 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. [Source] [Abstract]
Earthing the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes
By Karol Sokal, M.D., Ph.D. and Pawel Sokal, M.D., Ph.D. Published April 2011 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Pilot Study on the Effect of Grounding on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
By Dick Brown, Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., and Michael Hill. Published March 2010 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Changes in Pulse Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Oxygenation, Perfusion Index, Skin Conductance, and Their Variability Induced During and After Grounding
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D. Published Jan. 2010 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. [Source] [Abstract]
The Effect of Earthing on Human Physiology, Part 2
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D. and Kazuhito Mori. Published in Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine, Vol. 18, No. 3. [Source]
The Effect of Earthing on Human Physiology, Part 1
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., Kazuhito Mori, and James L. Oschman, Ph.D. Published Jan. 2006 in European Biology and Bioelectromagnetics [Source]
The Effectiveness of a Conductive Patch and a Conductive Bed Pad in Reducing Induced Human Body Voltage Via the Application of Earth Ground
By Roger Applewhite, P.E. Published 2005 in European Biology and Bioelectromagnetics. [Source]
Medical Thermography Case Studies on Earthing 2004-2005
By William Amalu. [Source]
The Effects of Grounding (Earthing) on Bodyworkers' Pain and Overall Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., Sheila Patel, Lizabeth Weiss, Deepak Chopra, M.D., Paul J Mills. Published May/June 2019 in Explore.
Grounding the Body Improves Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study
By Chien-Hung Lin, Shih-Ting Tseng, Yao-Chung Chuang, Chun-En Kuo, and Nai-Ching Chen. Published March 2022 in Healthcare (Basel).
Biophysics of Grounding the Human Body
By James L. Oschman, Ph.D, Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., and A. Clinton Ober. Published in Bioelectromagnetic and Subtle Energy Medicine, 2nd Edition (2014). [Source]
Chronic Disease: Are We Missing Something?
By James L.Oschman, Ph.D. Published April 2011 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Can Electrons Act as Antioxidants? A Review and Commentary
By James L. Oschman, Ph.D. Published 2007 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. [Source]
The Earth’s Electrical Surface Potential: A Summary of Present Understanding
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D. [Source]
New Hope for Diabetes
By Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., C.B.T.
Down to Earth – A New Type of Hygiene
By Aila Akosua Kattner. Published Feb. 2023 in the Biomedical Journal.
Perspective: Assume a spherical cow: The role of free or mobile electrons in bodywork, energetic and movement therapies
By James L. Oschman, Ph.D. Published 2008 in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. [Source]
Charge Transfer in the Living Matrix
By James L. Oschman, Ph.D. Published 2008 in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies [Source]
Understanding Earthing (Grounding) 2015
By Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D. and James L. Oschman, Ph.D. [Source]