Grounding Research: What the Science Says
This page presents a curated selection of peer-reviewed scientific studies exploring the physiological effects of grounding (also known as earthing). The research is grouped by topic to help you easily explore the areas most relevant to your health and lifestyle.
Sleep & Cognitive Function
The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on the Improvement of Sleep Quality Using Earthing Mats
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Grounding the Body Improves Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study
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How Grounding Improves Sleep Quality in Dementia
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Pain Management & Occupational Health
The Effects of Grounding (Earthing) on Bodyworkers’ Pain and Overall Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Effects of Grounding (Earthing) on Massage Therapists: An Exploratory Study
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Physical Recovery & Performance
Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery After Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading
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Grounding After Moderate Eccentric Contractions Reduces Muscle Damage
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Cardiovascular Health
Can Grounding Improve Heart Health and Blood Pressure Control?
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The Blood Pressure Connection: Grounding as a Natural Aid
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Skin Health & Circulation
How Localized Grounding, Combined with Conductive Skincare, Improves the Outcomes of Traditional Skincare
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Grounding the Human Body Improves Facial Blood Flow Regulation: Results of a Randomized, Placebo Controlled Pilot Study
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Inflammation & Immune Response
The Effects of Grounding (Earthing) on Inflammation, Immune Response, Wound Healing, and Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases
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One-Hour Contact with the Earth’s Surface (Grounding) Improves Inflammation and Blood Flow—A Randomized, Double-Blind, Pilot Study
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Neurological & Psychological Effects
The Effect of Grounding the Human Body on Mood
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Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone
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Grounding the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes
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Pediatric & Prenatal Health
Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants
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Grounding the Human Body During Yoga Reduces Blood Viscosity
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EMF & Bioelectrical Effects
Effects of Grounding on Body Voltage and Current in the Presence of Electromagnetic Fields
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Classification of EEG Signal for Body Grounding Application
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Metabolic & Biochemical Effects
Health Effects of Alkaline Diet and Water, Reduction of Digestive-Tract Bacterial Load, and Grounding
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An Experimental Study on Immediate Effect of Direct Barefoot Contact with Earth on Prehypertension
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Differences in Blood Urea and Creatinine Concentrations in Earthed and Unearthed Subjects During Cycling Exercise and Recovery
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Meditation & Mental Wellness
The Effects of Grounding on Meditation Quality: Preliminary Study Report
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Study Shows Earthing (Grounding) Deepens Meditation Experience
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Additional Studies & Reviews
Earthing the Human Body
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Pilot Study: Measurement of Energy Shift After Earthing on Acupuncture Meridians
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A New Medical Hypothesis: Barefoot Contact with the Earth Can Improve Health
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