Grounding / Earthing in the News
Awareness of grounding, also known as Earthing, is growing and we’re seeing more coverage of its benefits in news media. Below are some publications our founders or medical advisory team have been featured in.
BOOST MENTAL HEALTH WITH GROUNDING
Published in Women’s Fitness UK; authored by Eve Boggenpoel; published Sept. 17, 2024
“‘Traditionally, being grounded meant being in a state where the body, mind and spiritual aspects of the self are all connected,’ says Step Sinatra, co-author of Get Grounded, Get Well. ‘But there’s also a scientific element… being grounded is attuning to and absorbing the Earth’s natural electromagnetic energy through your skin.’
Before you turn the page, thinking this is all a bit flaky, let’s look at the science…”
As published in The Epoch Times article
Grounding: Ancient Origins, Health Benefits and Practices
Published in The Epoch Times; authored by Tiffany Brannan; last updated June 29, 2024
“Grounding is a popular trend, lauded for its numerous health benefits. Sometimes referred to as earthing, grounding is the practice of connecting with the earth to reduce inflammation, pain, and free radicals by neutralizing the excess positive energy in the human body. Some skeptics say that grounding is a scam, a placebo effect, or some New Age fad. However, since the late 1990s, several scientific studies have proven that the health benefits of grounding are…”
As published in the Shape article
Do Grounding Mats *Actually* Provide Mind-Body Wellness Benefits?
Published in Shape; authored by Brittany Leitner; updated July 5, 2023.
“Grounding, which is also known as earthing, is the theory that there are positive effects of the human body coming into direct contact with the earth’s surface. "The earth is like a battery," says Step Sinatra, a writer, healer, and co-founder of grounded.com. "High up in the ionosphere is where the earth is positively charged and, on the surface, the charge is negative. The human body is also a battery." Essentially, when you directly connect to the earth, you tap into the natural rhythmic pulsations flowing through and emanating through the earth's surface…”
As published in The Epoch Times article
CONDUCTING HEALTH: Our electrical connection to the earth And sun
Published in The Epoch Times; authored by Emma Suttie, D.Ac, AP; updated Nov. 2, 2023.
“Humans are inherently electrical beings. Electricity keeps our hearts beating, makes our muscles contract, and facilitates signals throughout our nervous systems that enable us to think, feel, move, and interact with the world around us.
Neurons in particular are highly electrical cells, although our energetic nature goes far beyond our brains. Understanding this electrical nature helps us understand…”
As published in The Epoch Times article
STUDY: EARThing may have therapeutic effect on covid-19
Published in The Epoch Times; authored by Chinyi Li; updated April 2, 2023.
“Given that the human body relies on electrical signals for communication between cells, the brain, nerves, muscles, and more, it makes sense that contact with the grounding effect of the planet could have a biochemical effect…
Recently, an observational study suggested for the first time that earthing has a preventive and therapeutic effect on COVID-19. In this study, most of the COVID-19 patients who participated and were earthed for one to three days experienced significant improvements in their symptoms, with many patients recovering from fever and breathing difficulties.”
Tips to Benefit From Grounding Indoors and Out
Published in The Epoch Times; authored by Joseph Mercola; updated Aug. 20, 2022.
“The interchangeable terms “earthing” and “grounding” refer to the act of walking barefoot on the earth, which allows for the transfer of free electrons from the earth into your body, through the soles of your feet.
These free electrons are among the most potent antioxidants known, and the effects of grounding have been shown to promote health in a number of ways…”
As shown in The Epoch Times article
Earthing: Our Vital Connection to the Earth
Published in The Epoch Times; authored by Louise McCoy; updated May 2, 2022.
“What could help you sleep soundly, feel vitality and high morale? The secret is the special sleeping bag—an “earthing” bag. The discovery of how to use the Earth’s energy for healing can benefit everyone just as the energy has benefited those who go barefoot outdoors.
The ancient Chinese knew about the healing capacity of the Earth and called the energy Earth qi. Matteo Tavera, a French agronomist, saw all living beings as...”