Here is the summary of the scientific research on Earthing / Grounding
Ongoing scientific research slowly reveals the dynamics of feeling much better with Earthing, the connection to the earth. The connection to the earth influences the body from top to bottom, and individuals often report several impressive benefits. The list below is an informal collection of some of the many improvements reported by people around the world over the past 20 years. Never in history have we accumulated so much information related to the surprising healing energy of the planet we live on.
"For many people, the grounding effect is spectacular and fast, like charging a faulty battery. For others, the effect is gradual and subtle and can take several weeks.
- Clint Ober
The benefits of Earthing (grounding) on general health
- Eliminates or significantly reduces inflammation
- Eliminates or significantly reduces pain
- Better sleep
- Improves energy
- Increases melatonin production
- Normalizes the secretion of the hormone Cortisol
- Reduces stress
- Improves nervous system function in preterm births
- Reduces blood viscosity
- Improves mood
- Improves blood circulation in the torso, extremities and face
- Improves blood glucose regulation
- Prevents loss of calcium and bone density
- Reduces osteoporosis symptoms and improves kidney function
- Provides an anchor point for the body's bioelectrical circuits to function optimally
- Increases metabolism
- Influences the functioning of the thyroid gland
- Reduces muscle damage and accelerates healing
- Accelerates wound healing
- Improves immune system response in relation to trauma and injury
- Normalizes muscle tension
- Reduces premenstrual syndrome symptoms and hot flashes
- Protection against low frequency electromagnetic fields (Faraday cage effect)
- Anti-aging effects
- Provides benefits at the sport level according to testimonials from high performance athletes
Here are the different problems that can be alleviated with the Earth connection
- Rapid healing and recovery: surgery, burns and wound healing
- Allergies
- Alzheimer
- Anxiety
- Arthritis of all forms
- Asthma
- > Autism
- Bruxism (teeth grinding)
- Cancer (recovery and less pain)
- Diabetes
- Chronic pain
- Electro hyper sensitivity
- Adrenal exhaustion
- Chronic fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Inflammation and pain due to overwork and fatigue
- Menopause / Hormonal problems
- Blood pressure problems / blood circulation
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stress / Burnout / Depression
- Sleep disorders / Sleep apnea / Snoring
To understand how Earthing can help you, here is a video by Laura Koniver M.D. that explains what happens in the body from the moment a person starts Earthing until years of using Grounding.
Source: http://www.earthinginstitute.net/what-is-earthing/