Chronic Illness, Stress & Aging

This page offers an overview of research on earthing and its potential impact on chronic illness and aging. Grounding, also known as earthing, involves reconnecting the human body to the Earth's natural electrical charge. Studies suggest that this practice may provide significant health benefits.

 

Recent research on earthing investigates how grounding mats and various grounding techniques can affect physiological processes related to chronic conditions. Specifically, these studies explore the effects of grounding on inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal regulation, all of which play crucial roles in the progression of many chronic diseases.

 

Moreover, this page examines the emerging field of research into grounding's potential to enhance longevity and healthspan. Investigations are currently being conducted to determine whether consistent grounding can support the body's natural healing mechanisms, potentially reducing age-related decline and promoting overall well-being.

 

This page highlights the latest findings in earthing research and aims to provide insights into how grounding mats and practices may improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic illnesses and those seeking to enhance their vitality as they age.

This study investigated the effects of grounding, which involves physical contact with the Earth's surface, on the electrical charge of red blood cells (RBCs) and RBC clumping. Ten healthy adult participants were grounded using conductive patches placed on the soles of their feet and palms of their hands for a duration of two hours.

The results indicated that grounding increased the surface charge of RBCs and significantly reduced RBC aggregation. These findings suggest that grounding could be a simple and effective intervention for lowering cardiovascular risk and events by decreasing blood viscosity and clumping.

📜 Earthing (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease

This article hypothesises that chronic inflammation is the fundamental cause of all chronic diseases. It suggests that various environmental stresses, both those that disrupt normal physiology and those whose absence can be detrimental, contribute to chronic inflammation. Additionally, earthing may offer a solution by alleviating these stresses and promoting overall health and well-being.

📜 Chronic Disease: Are We Missing Something?

The study explored the effects of grounding on high blood pressure through a pilot case series involving several patients. Each patient grounded themselves at home for at least 10 hours a day over a period of several months. Blood pressure measurements were taken at baseline and at regular intervals throughout the study. 

The results indicated significant improvements for all 10 patients, with an average decrease of 14.3% in systolic blood pressure levels. The findings suggest that grounding is a safe and effective therapy for lowering blood pressure and supports the need for further research into this treatment.

📜 Grounding Patients with Hypertension Improves Blood Pressure: A Case History Series Study 2018

The study examined the impact of earthing on facial blood flow by grounding or not grounding 40 subjects for at least one hour. The results indicated that the grounded subjects demonstrated improved regulation of facial blood flow compared to those who were not grounded. This suggests potential benefits for skin tissue repair and facial appearance. The findings imply that the Earth may play a unique role in promoting skin health and aesthetics.

This study investigated the effect of one hour of grounding on blood viscosity during yoga exercises with 28 participants. Participants were either grounded or sham-grounded using a grounded yoga mat. Blood samples were collected before and after the exercise to measure viscosity. The results showed that those who were grounded had significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood viscosity after exercising. The study suggests that grounding may influence exercise-induced inflammation, leading to a reduction in blood viscosity.

📜 Grounding the Human Body during Yoga Exercise with a Grounded Yoga Mat Reduces Blood Viscosity

This review article examines the potential long-term health benefits of "grounding," which is the practice of directly connecting the human body to the Earth's electrical charge. While medical diagnostics often use electrical monitoring of the body, the therapeutic benefits of enhancing the body's conductivity are less studied. 

The article compiles existing research that demonstrates both immediate and cumulative health benefits from grounding, such as improved sleep and reduced pain. It raises an intriguing question: could consistent, lifelong grounding serve as a method for anti-aging? 

The author suggests that grounding may have positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, cognitive function, and skin health, potentially slowing age-related decline, reducing frailty, and extending health span. In summary, this review proposes that reconnecting with the Earth's electrical field could be a powerful preventive health practice with lasting, age-defying effects.

📜 Grounding: An Anti-Aging Breakthrough?

This study investigated the effects of grounding, also known as earthing, on heart rate variability (HRV). Grounding refers to a natural bioelectric potential that can facilitate physiological changes in the body.

The research found that grounding techniques significantly improved HRV, going beyond the benefits of basic relaxation, in 27 participants. This indicates that grounding can be an effective strategy to support the cardiovascular system, particularly in situations where the sympathetic nervous system is more activated than the parasympathetic nervous system.

📜 Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications

Experience the benefits of Earthing (also known as grounding), which include better sleep, reduced inflammation, decreased pain and stress, and improved blood circulation.

 Research has shown that just one hour of contact with the Earth can significantly enhance blood flow, promote control of the autonomic nervous system, and aid in the repair of facial tissue, leading to healthier skin. Try Earthing for yourself and enhance your appearance from the inside out.

📜 One-Hour Contact with the Earth’s Surface (Grounding) Improves Inflammation and Blood Flow—A Randomized, Double-Blind, Pilot Study

This study examined the effects of grounding after moderate eccentric contractions on pain, creatine kinase (CK) levels, and complete blood counts. The results indicated that grounding significantly reduced CK loss from injured muscles, suggesting a decrease in muscle damage. Additionally, grounding led to changes in blood counts that were not seen in the sham-grounded group. This warrants further investigation into the effects of earthing on delayed onset muscle damage.

📜 Grounding after moderate eccentric contractions reduces muscle damage

This study investigated the effects of grounding the human body using a copper conductor on physiological processes. It found that earthing during nighttime rest led to reductions in serum concentrations of iron, calcium, and phosphorus, and it also influenced thyroid function and blood glucose levels. Additionally, earthing affected the concentrations of sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, protein, and albumin in the body. The study concludes that earthing impacts physiological processes and may help regulate the endocrine and nervous systems.

📜 Earthing the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes

This article emphasizes the essential connection between human health and the Earth's natural electrical energy. It explains that "grounding," or directly making contact with the Earth, allows our conductive bodies to become part of the planet's global direct current (DC) electrical circuit. This connection triggers a "healing state" by enhancing our "conductive health," as our bodies also operate using DC energy. Research suggests that grounding may improve overall bodily function, facilitate healing from diseases, and contribute to disease prevention by positively influencing organ systems that depend on DC energy, such as the nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems. The article calls for further research to explore the specific clinical applications of grounding and to deepen our understanding of human conductivity within the Earth's electrical field.

📜 Practical applications of grounding to support health

The study demonstrated that grounding consistently provides beneficial effects on pain, physical function, and mood, which are particularly important for massage therapists. Prior findings from the same trial highlighted improvements in inflammatory biomarkers, blood viscosity, and heart rate variability. These results suggest that grounding can benefit massage therapists across various aspects related to their profession, as well as their overall health and quality of life.

📜 The Effects of Grounding (Earthing) on Bodyworkers’ Pain and Overall Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The research paper examines the beneficial effects of grounding, which involves making electrically conductive contact with the Earth, on human physiology and health. It particularly focuses on areas such as inflammation, immune response, wound healing, and chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The paper highlights the significance of both the duration and the intensity of grounding.

 

In conclusion, the paper finds that grounding results in measurable changes in the concentrations of white blood cells, cytokines, and other molecules that play a role in the inflammatory response. It also has positive effects on pain reduction and immune response in cases of muscle injuries.

 

📜 The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases

This study examined the impact of direct barefoot contact with the Earth on individuals with prehypertension. A total of 53 prehypertensive participants were randomly assigned to either a study group or a control group. The study group experienced a significant reduction in blood pressure after one hour of barefoot contact, while the control group showed no such change. The findings suggest that barefoot contact with the Earth could be a cost-effective and straightforward method for preventing hypertension.

📜 An experimental Study on immediate effect of direct barefoot contact with earth on prehypertension

This study investigated the anti-stress effects of earthing mats on rats subjected to immobilization stress. Male rats were divided into four groups: a control group that experienced stress, and two experimental groups that used earthing mats for either 7 or 21 days during the stress period. The researchers assessed stress-related behaviours using tests such as the elevated plus maze (EPM), the forced swimming test (FST), and the tail suspension test (TST). They also measured the expression of stress-related brain markers, including corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and c-Fos.

The results indicated that rats using earthing mats, particularly for 21 days, displayed reduced anxiety-like behaviour, as observed in the EPM. Furthermore, these groups exhibited decreased levels of CRF in the brain, suggesting a reduction in the body's stress response. In summary, the study suggests that earthing mats can alleviate stress-induced behavioural changes and modulate the brain's stress response system in rats.

📜 The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine Changes in the Rat (2022)

This report explores the benefits of "grounding" (also known as "earthing") for skincare, highlighting its potential to improve skin health and integrity. Grounding involves connecting the body to the Earth's electrical charges, which has been shown to enhance blood flow—a crucial factor for skin health and nutrient absorption. Studies indicate that grounding significantly increases blood circulation, not only in the facial area but throughout the entire body. Additionally, it can reduce secondary injuries and nerve sensitivity.

Improved circulation supports better tissue repair and enhances the overall appearance of the skin. This suggests that even short periods of contact with the Earth can positively impact health and skincare. Grounding offers a natural way to promote healthy blood flow, potentially leading to improved skin health and overall well-being.

📜 How Localized Grounding, Combined with Conductive Skincare, Improves the Outcomes of the Traditional Skincare? (2021)

This study emphasizes the various health benefits of grounding (or earthing), which include reductions in pain, inflammation, and stress, as well as improvements in energy levels, sleep quality, blood circulation, and indicators related to bone health and glucose regulation. Notably, previous research has demonstrated immediate positive changes in brain function as a result of grounding.

Given the widespread popularity of meditation and the potential to enhance its benefits through grounding, this study suggests that incorporating grounding into meditation practices could be advantageous. While ancient Eastern traditions often depict meditators sitting directly on the ground—thereby naturally grounding—modern Western practices typically do not include this element. This abstract proposes that integrating grounding into meditation could improve its overall effectiveness.

📜 The Effects of Grounding on Meditation Quality: Preliminary Study Report – Experiment Details

This study examined the effects of grounding, also known as earthing, on heart rate variability (HRV), which is a crucial indicator of cardiovascular health. Previous research has shown that grounding can quickly affect skin conductance, leading the researchers to hypothesize that it would also have an impact on HRV. In a study involving 27 participants, those who were grounded exhibited significant improvements in HRV, surpassing the changes typically associated with simple relaxation (P < 0.01). Since higher HRV is positively correlated with better cardiovascular health, grounding techniques might be a valuable and straightforward strategy to support the cardiovascular system, especially during times of increased stress and sympathetic nervous system activity. Overall, grounding could provide a simple, natural method to enhance cardiovascular resilience.

📜 Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications 

Earthing, also known as grounding, involves reconnecting the body to the Earth's natural electrical charge. This reconnection can lead to significant and rapid physiological benefits, such as reduced inflammation, decreased pain, and lower stress levels. Additionally, it can improve blood flow, boost energy, and enhance sleep quality.

By stabilizing the body's physiology at a fundamental level, grounding practices—like walking barefoot outdoors or using grounding systems indoors—help restore a vital electrical connection with the Earth. Research shows that around 20 studies have demonstrated substantial physiological improvements due to grounding. This practice holds great potential for enhancing preventive care, alternative therapies, and lifestyle medicine, especially in promoting deeper, more restorative sleep.

📜Integrative and lifestyle medicine strategies should include Earthing
(grounding): Review of research evidence and clinical observations

This review summarizes over 12 peer-reviewed studies that highlight the significant physiological and clinical benefits of grounding, also known as earthing. Modern biomedicine recognizes chronic inflammation and oxidative stress as fundamental causes of many debilitating diseases and the aging process. Grounding involves direct physical contact with the Earth's surface through conductive bed sheets, pads, or patches, providing what can be termed "electric nutrition" that offers strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The studies reviewed consistently demonstrated positive outcomes from grounding interventions, suggesting that it is a simple, natural, and accessible clinical strategy to address the global epidemic of noncommunicable, degenerative, inflammatory-related diseases.

📜Electric Nutrition: The Surprising Health and Healing Benefits of Biological Grounding (Earthing)

The Earthing Movie:

"The Remarkable Science of Grounding" is a feature-length documentary directed by Sundance Award-winning filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell, known for works like "The Big Fix" and "FUEL." This film is based on their viral short film, "Down to Earth," which explores the scientific phenomenon of how standing barefoot on the earth can help heal our bodies.

Medical Advisory / Disclaimer

We strongly recommend that you inform your healthcare professional if you are currently under their care before starting earthing. Earthing can affect your feelings and test results and may require adjusting your medication. If you are taking medication to thin your blood, regulate blood sugar, control blood pressure, or regulate thyroid hormone levels, we strongly suggest consulting your healthcare professional before and during earthing.

The information on this website is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace the care of a professional medical practitioner. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

You should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here.

We are proud to say that 95% of our customers have experienced benefits, including improved sleep. Many customers have reported that their pain has disappeared completely, while others say that the pain has eased to a level where they feel a marked improvement in their quality of life.

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Earthing Quilted Pad

I have been sleeping much better since I started using my earthing mat.

Thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear that our Earthing Quilted Pad has been helping you sleep better. We hope you continue to enjoy its benefits. Sweet dreams!

I love that we can get these quality products in our own beautiful backyard NZ.
Thank you to this great company with amazing customer service,
I look forward to healing with my new tuning forks.

Thank you so much Jude - You are a wonderful and kind person to share your positive experience with us.
Can't thank you enough for putting a smile on me :)
- Blake

Love it

Simple easy way to upgrade my oral health routine!

Yup these are great and once you start using on of these you wont want to go without! I do this everyday
Thank you for the review Vanessa.

- Blake

good product, nice to be able to purchase replacements

works well, although i like to connect these to a deep grounding rod :)

Thank you for leaving a review! Thank you for your support!

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Ultimate Earthing Mat Package: Large Earthing Mat / Grounding mat + Two Earthing Pillow Covers - Save $79
Rachel R
Best purchase ever

We are so happy we took the plunge and purchased this. Within a week my husband was sleeping better and my morning headaches disappeared. Thank you so much.

So cool! Thank you so much for sharing your experience of our earthing mat package deal. Life is to short to live in pain. I am so happy we have been able to help you live better :)
Happy Earthing - Blake

Favourite Bracelet

Wear this bracelet everyday, I love how it is made. Easy draw-string pull to take on and off and a unique piece that is understated enough to go with a corporate outfit. Unsure if placebo but it does make me feel at ease.

Thank you for leaving a review for our Shungite Shambhala Macramé Bracelet. We're so happy to hear that it's your favorite bracelet and that you wear it every day! Our team takes great care in creating unique and high-quality pieces, so we're glad that you appreciate our shugnite stone. Thank you for sharing :)
GK Team

Great pendant

Can feel it's energy, very grounding. Nice quality pendant.

Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the energy and quality of our Shungite Pendant-Pendulum. We hope it continues to provide you with grounding and positive vibes. Thank you for choosing our product!

Tuning Forks

Beautifully packaged, nice and easy to use. Weighted perfectly and sound amazing. Looking forward to working with these as part of my Healing Practice

Thank you for your wonderful review of our High-Precision Tuning Fork Set! We are thrilled to hear that you find our tuning forks to be beautifully packaged and easy to use. It's also great to know that the weight and sound of the forks meet your expectations. We hope they bring great benefits to your Healing Practice. Thank you for choosing our product!

I have no way of testing the fluroide content but assume it does it what it claims

I have no way of testing the fluroide content but assume it does it what it claims

Thank you for the review! You can certainly taste the difference, and while each and every town water supply is going to be different, these filters are going to remove the majority (not all) of the fluoride from your water. Peering these with the carbon water filters makes drinking water so much more enjoyable and good for you. Just this weekend we stayed at a family home out of town and had no water filter. We tried but just could not drink the 'water' from the tap! so gross! - Blake

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Ultimate Earthing Mat Package: Single size Earthing mat / Grounding mat and One Pillow Cover - Save $35
Carol Atthews
Money well spent

I purchased the earthing mat and pillow cover on recommendation from a friend. I have used it for six days now. From the first night I have fallen asleep very quickly (something i'd recently been having problems with) Last night I had an 8 hour sleep which hasn't happened for me in years! It took a few days but looking forward to another good nights sleep tonight...

Another awesome review from Carol. I completely agree with this. Life is too short to live in pain and while spending $200 - $300 so that you can connect back to the earth every single night seems like a lot to fork out, It isnt if its going to give you quality of life back. How much do we spend on coffee to 'kick start' our day with caffine when getting a great nights sleep does so much more than a tempory boost!

Thank you for sharing Carol

Socket Tester

I am glad that I watched the video of how to read this tester. It's great to know that I don't have any issues with the sockets.

Thank you for leaving a review for our NZ/AU Earth socket tester. We are so happy to hear that our product was easy to use and helped ensure a reliable 'earth' connection for your power outlets. We're glad you watched the instructional video and found it helpful. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope it continues to meet your needs.

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Ultimate Earthing Mat Package: Large Earthing Mat / Grounding mat + Two Earthing Pillow Covers - Save $79
Didge
Grounding Mat

Best thing since sliced bread! After at least one week of using this on my bed, I have found that my neck aches have gone, and I get a great night's sleep. I am really glad that I purchased this - a very good investment.

BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD! ! hehe thats what I say too! Thank you for the review Didge. You are a Grounded Kiwi superstar for leaving us such a cool review :)
Happy Earthing - Blake

Joint pain from menopause reduced

I originally purchased an earthing mat for my bed which I love, I brought this one to use at work, on holiday and for my cats aswell, love it!

Hi there! We are so happy to hear that our Earthing Quilted Pad has helped reduce your joint pain from menopause. It's great to know that you are enjoying the benefits of earthing in multiple areas of your life. Thank you for your support and for including your furry friends in the earthing experience. Have a wonderful day!

Shungite

Love my Shungite.

Hi there! We're so glad to hear that you love your Celtic Shungite pendant with the Tree of life design. Shungite is truly a powerful and unique stone known for its strength and resilience. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope it brings you positive energy and balance. Have a great day!

Great Product

Great product, exactly what i was looking for

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that our Complete Shungite Set was exactly what you were looking for. We hope it has helped balance your root chakra and brought you some positive energy. Thank you for choosing our product!

2 nights & notice a difference

Have used for two nights as only recently put on bed,
I sleep well usually but have felt an extra level of deeper restorative like sleep & more dreams.
I love it & know it’s good for me, thanks so much, & great service.

We are happy to know that you are experiencing a deeper and more restorative level of sleep, along with an increase in dreams already after only just a couple of days! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our Grounded Kiwi, New Zealands Earthing company. Happy Earthing - Blake

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Single sized Earthing Mat - 68cm X 185cm - Grounding Mat
Andrea Longstaff
Still learning

Found I was a lot warmer my feet not cold. Still finding different things each week. Wake up feeling better. Feel better within myself. Absolute breeze dealing with purchase would highly recommend.

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you're already noticing some positive effects from using our Earthing Mat. It's great to know that your feet are no longer cold and that you're feeling better overall. We're always here to support you on your journey to better health and well-being. Thanks for recommending us!

Grounding pillow cases

I purchased the the grey cotton pillow case first. I love the natural feel of the fabric. I was a restless sleeper, waking several times during the night and able to go back into a deep sleep. I often woke up with a headache. It took a little time, but my sleep slowly improved, and by the 3rd or 4th week of using the pillow case I was falling quickly into a deep sleep, and waking in the morning headache free.
When the black pillow case came on sale I decided to try that as well, and same result. Natural, deep sleep and waking refreshed. I hadn't experienced that in years. Even my usual aches and pains are reduced, and this seems to be improving as time goes on. This may not work for everyone, but it has made a huge difference to my quality of sleep, and now I wake ready to take on the day.

Awesome review Annette, thank you! It is so cool to hear your story and how the natural healing power of Earthing and how it is helping you get less headaches and better sleep! Thank you for sharing with our community!

Happy Earthing - Blake

Good sturdy product.

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying our High-Precision Tuning Fork Set for your sound therapy and meditation needs. We take pride in creating sturdy and reliable products for our customers. Happy meditating!

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Single sized Earthing Mat - 68cm X 185cm - Grounding Mat
Corrina
Earth Ground & Bound 🌏

I am so pleased with the positive results from the bed mat & pillow cover. It took a few nights for my body to adjust, but I'm now sleeping better, feel more energized & have less back & leg pain. I didn't expect to feel a difference so soon! For those who are sceptical, don't be, Grounding works! Thank you GK for your fast delivery, great communication & willingness to answer any questions. I'll be back. :-)

Thank you for the reviewof your earthing mat Corrina 'Grounding Works' - Love this. See you back soon
Happy Earthing - Blake

Earth socket tester

Worked well.

Hi there! Thank you for leaving a review for our NZ/AU Earth socket tester. We're glad to hear that it worked well for you. Have a great day!

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Single sized Earthing Mat - 68cm X 185cm - Grounding Mat
CustomerRobyn
Single grounding mat.

I have only been using my grounding mat for four nights and already it is showing promise.The first night I was a bit nervous of using it, (I have CFS)wondering what would happen, but the last 3 nights I have been going to sleep quicker and sleeping more deeply. Arthritis in hip has slightly diminished and I'm hoping for more improvements as time goes on.🙂

We're so glad to hear that you are already seeing positive results with our grounding mat. It's great that you are experiencing quicker and deeper sleep, and we hope that the arthritis in your hip continues to improve. We appreciate your support and hope to see even more improvements as you continue to use our product. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Take care! 🙂

Earthing rod with 12 m cable

Great product as we are off grid in our bus and can't plug in to 240 v.
Brilliant!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your positive review of our Earthing Rod with 12m Cord. We're thrilled to hear that it's working well for you, especially since you're off-grid in your bus. Thanks again for choosing us!

Highly recommend, great product, noticeable improvement in water quality just away

Thank you for leaving such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that our 8-Stage Tap Water Purifier and Faucet Filter has made a noticeable improvement in your water quality. We aim to provide our customers with high-quality products that make a difference. Thank you for choosing us!

Clear and Clean

Incredible filter, been 12 month so far and we cant love without it. Convient and hassle free.
I accidently place tap watered ice cubes in the water and yike terrible. Certainly taste the difference! Thank you so much

Thank you for your kind review of our Carbon water filter. We are thrilled to hear that it has been keeping your water clear and clean for the past 12 months. We understand how convenient and hassle-free it is to use, and we are glad it has become an essential part of your routine.