Frequently asked questions: FAQs

The answer to the most commonly asked questions relating to Earthing.

What is Earthing?

'Earthing' is the term used in tandem with 'Grounding'.These terms describe the physical contact between our human body and the surface of Earth.

The human body is conductive, meaning when in direct contact with the Earth, we absorb the natural electrical frequencies contained within. Just as the sun provides Vitamin D, the Earth provides our body with free electrons, which attract and eliminate 'free radicals' built up within our bodies as well as absorbing excess built-up energy that we have built up over the day.

It is a scary thought when you think about how little time in our modern lives we are in direct contact with the Earth. You wake up in an insulated home, put on shoes with insulating rubber soles, drive in your insulated (or even electrically charged) car and go into your place of work, education etc, then home for the night and repeat. How often did you physically touch the Earth? and if you did, for how long were you in contact? 

To Earth, all that is required is direct skin contact with the surface of Earth. Damp/wet grass is very conductive and feels great but you need to watch out for those summer prickles and worker bees! Kick the shoes off when ever you can and walk on the grass, beach, or dirt. When this isn't an option, you can look to our products, such as the Earthing Underlay, desk mats, Earthing socks or throws which bring the healing power of the Earth, conveniently inside your home, providing the contact. 

Earthing is not a new fad; it has been used by many cultures for thousands of years. Now that we have the tools available to actually see and test the benefits scientifically, we have discovered that there are many ways to reconnect to our Earth from inside our homes and workplaces. With Earthing, the more time connected, the better. Protection from the ever-increasing amount of Electromagnetic fields present in our daily lives is an added benefit that our ancestors never needed when they used Earthing to heal the body.

When we don't Earth often enough, our bodies can build up an excess of 'free radicals as the stresses of our modern lives: money, relationships & work get our immune system kicking into high gear to prevent stress. After a while, our body recognizes this stress as an illness and will continue to produce 'free radicals, which in turn become detrimental to our health.

Earthing floods the body from the moment you make contact. Negatively charged electrons flow around the body and eliminate the 'free radicals and help to lower inflammation and associated pain.

 

When will my order ship? Fast! 

All of our products are in stock here in New Zealand, and the Grounded Kiwi team takes pride in delivering top-notch service with quick delivery.

All items are couriered with tracking; if anything goes wrong, there is no need to worry; the GK team will help get it sorted straight away. 

 

What should I feel when I start Earthing, and is it possible to have DETOX symptoms?

Everybody has a different experience with Earthing / Grounding. Many people feel an immediate improvement in their health and well-being—less pain, more energy and being able to get to sleep faster and more profound.

Some people feel tingling in their feet or hands when they sleep as the body dissipates built-up voltage from their busy day. You are simply feeling the electrons coming into your body and equalizing it with the Earth's potential, providing natural, healing energy. The tingling accompanies an initial re-energizing, re-synchronizing, and normalizing effect. 

In the beginning, some people may feel flu-like symptoms that include malaise, achiness, headache, a foggy mind, tiredness.  Muscle cramps and disturbed sleep might occur.  Our observations suggest that a healing, normalization process is underway because of Earthing’s ability to improve blood flow and oxygenation of the tissues as well as restore a natural electrical state in the body. Systemically, more efficient cell repair and function takes place, promoting a clear-out of wastes and toxins. Such detoxification could result in the symptoms just mentioned. Nerve fibers may function better, resulting in unaccustomed sensations.  Earthing has given the body additional resources to clean up and try to return to normal. Energy is expended in this process, so people sometimes feel initial fatigue before feeling increased energy. These responses vary from person-to-person, and when they occur, generally ease off within a week or two.

It can take up to 40 days for the full positive benefit of Earthing to show. If after 40days you still are not 'feeling' the difference, we can guarantee that your body is receiving this healing energy but that you should consult with a doctor or Naturopath to see if there are more 'missing pieces to your health journey. 

 

Earthing with a power socket, do I need the switch on or off?

It does not matter if the power switch is on or off. As the only Earth pin of the plug is made of metal and connected to your house Earth rod via your electrical system.

We always recommend that you test your Earth connection first with a socket tester.

 

Does my Earthing underlay work with a sheet on top?

To be Earthed and to get all the great benefits, direct skin contact with the earthing bed underlay is not required. As you sleep, your body warms up and creates a little moisture. This natural moisture creates a conductive effect through any natural fibre sheet, such as cotton, making you more conducive.

 

How do I know if my Earthing product is working?

When connected to Earth via the Earthing plug or Earthing rod, there is a direct connection between Earth and your underlay, pillow, throw, wristband etc. All earthing products will connect your body to Earth when you are in contact. You can use a multi-meter on the 'variable voltage' setting to measure your body's voltage when not in touch and then repeat when in touch with the earthing product.

The result showing on the body voltage test should be a reduction in voltage by at least a factor of 20. So if you are at 1.5V when not touching the earthing product and your body voltage goes down to 0.075V or smaller when you are, then the device is working properly.

 

Can I use the Earthing Underlay with my electric blanket?

Yes. In fact, we strongly recommend using our Earthing Underlay if you use an electric blanket. Earthing will help to protect your body from EMF / Voltage being emitted from the electrical wires within the blanket that you are directly on top of.

The Underlay is best situated between the electric blanket and your top sheet.

Unplugging the electric blanket from the wall before sleeping is also an excellent idea. Even when it's off, if the blanket is plugged into the wall, there will be voltage leakage.

I take medication. is Earthing ok for me?

It is highly recommended to consult with your GP before starting your Earthing journey. Earthing makes your body function more efficiently, and this improvement can affect medication dosages for the better. 

Earthing can thin the blood, may improve thyroid function, and helps regulate blood sugar and pressure. It's essential that if you are on medication, this is taken into account by a GP.

The information provided 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. Nor is the information contained within intending to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

 

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Amazing

Omg I was so broken when I purchased my mattress 1/2 mat hopeful it was going to be my saviour . Not only did it arrive 2 days later so ive now had 8 days / night and I’m well impressed .. I’m not by any means 100 💯 but I know that my earthing mat combined with my beach walks barefoot goddess nah just kidding and all the supplements diet and positivity.. It’s going to be heaven on earth for me
So happy
Thank you 🙏🎄⚜️

Shungite Cylinder Harmonizers

First time holding these I instantly felt the energy moving through and balancing my body. Was alittle unsure how they would work or if I'd notice any change. So far loving them and use daily

Life changing

Absolutely love my bed mat, dreaming again and sleeping well - too early to tell if it’s helping my Lymphedema but I reckon it will! It’s an absolute game changer for my cat - housesitters could not believe the change in her - my happy relaxed cat is back 😻could not believe the change! I’m delighted thank you! I’ve not switched it on - is it likely to be much different switched on? Def results with it plugged in

Great Gift

It's been 4 weeks now...and Boy Oh BOY I am back to dreaming every night...long sleeps, and literally pleasant dreams.

9000ppb hydrogen water generator bottle and nano mist sprayer

I'm very excited about these products for what results I've had so far!
I haven't had them long but I've had excellent results to date.
I'm finding the hydrogen water very effective for calming chronic inflammation I've suffered with for a long while plus I'm feeling more energised and calmer. I've also had really good results using the nano mist spray; I sprayed it consistently on a nasty burn which healed at a rapid pace plus I've used it on my friend's bad sunburn which soothed the burning sensation and calmed it down very quickly so by the next morning it was only noticeable in a small area.
Wonderful products!
I encourage all to use them but it is the consistency that brings the best results from my experience.

Hello there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you are already seeing positive results from our hydrogen water bottle and nano mist sprayer. We take great pride in creating high-quality products that truly make a difference in people's lives. Your feedback means a lot to us and we hope you continue to see even more benefits with consistent use. Thank you for choosing our products and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day!

AMAZING SERVICE *****

Great service & communication.
Happy with our orders every time.
Thank you

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal customer! We are thrilled to hear that you have been happy with our service and products.

Semi satisfied

After a week with the grounding mat. I have noticed less pain as I have has bad experience of a hip replacement, going wrong. I am currently undergoing a remedial operation and in the Southern Cross hospital Rotorua.
During the week prior, as I stated. The pain lessened but the quality of sleep was the same as not using the grounding mat.
I think this may due to the short time that I have been using the product.
I will review this after 6-7 weeks.
Sincerely
Kereama Akuhata.

Hi Kereama, thank you for leaving a review and sharing your experience with the Earthing Mat. We are glad to hear that you have noticed a reduction in pain after using the mat for a week. We hope that with continued use, you will experience even more benefits. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hearing from you again Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Portable Ph meter

Excellent meter, very accurate at a great price.

Thank you for leaving such a great review for our Digital PH Meter! We appreciate your support and hope to continue providing you with high-quality products in the future.

Great product and service

Great product, very prompt delivery and helpful after the purchase too!

Thank you for your kind words! We strive to provide top-notch products and excellent customer service. Enjoy your clean and filtered water!

Good communication, fast arrival of my order

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad to hear that you had a good experience with our communication and that your order arrived quickly.

Happy customer 👍🙌❤️

Great communication with company. Excellent Service and fast. Back up call when asking a question all round EXCELLENT ❤️👍🙌

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you are a happy customer and that you received great communication and excellent service from our company. Our team strives to provide fast and helpful support to all of our customers. Thank you for choosing our Ultimate Earthing Mat Package! 🙌❤️

Earthing shoe straps

I like the Earthing shoe straps . I don't need bare foot for grounding😀😀
Put on my shoes with earthing strapes go out, can grounding benefit anytime!

Thank you for your positive review of our Earthing shoe straps! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the benefits of grounding without having to go barefoot. Happy grounding anytime and thank you for choosing our product! 😀

Pillow case

Thoroughly enjoying sound sleeps using my new pillow case 😊

Hi there! We're so glad to hear that you're thoroughly enjoying your new Earthing pillow case. A good night's sleep is so important and we're happy that our product is helping you achieve that. Sweet dreams! 😊

quilted grounding mat

I bought the mat for my daughter, who has wanted one for a long time. She has some health issues and I’m hoping it will help her. She was thrilled to have one and will let me know how it goes. The reviews are so amazing - I’m sure it will help her.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We're so glad to hear that your daughter is enjoying her new compact Earthing quilted pad. We truly believe in the potential health benefits of grounding and we hope it helps your daughter. We would love to hear about her experience with the pad. Thank you again for choosing our product and for your support!

Everyone should have one

First night; full on dreams quite disturbing maybe should of eased into it but that’s not how I roll. From then on each night I lay down I feel my body mind release let go begin to heal and relax. A wonderful product I wish more people had access to. Have brought some for clients I work with and will continue to as I feel the benefits are endless and necessary in this fast paced world we currently live in.

Thank you for sharing your experience with our Earthing Mat. We are thrilled to hear that it has helped you relax and heal. We agree that in today's fast-paced world, it's important to prioritize self-care and grounding. Thank you for recommending our product to your clients. We hope it continues to bring you and others many benefits.

Another Great Product and satisfied family member, thankyou!!!

Thank you for your positive review! We are so glad to hear that your family member is satisfied with our Grounding Mat. Thank you for choosing our product and for being a part of our community. Have a wonderful day!

meditation mask

love this mask, blocks out the light and feels smooth on the head love it

Thank you so much for the review Vinnie! Great to see you enjoying the Shungite mask. These have been very popular, people are loving them! - Enjoy - Blake

From sceptic to believer

I wasn't sure about the grounding mats but was so desperate for a good night sleep I invested. Wow I sleep through the night and wake up rested. Thank you

I just love to convert the sceptic! hehe. Thank you Tania for the review - Blake

Excellent product

Very nice, good quality pendant. However, I think maybe it’s not quite for me, as I feel tired and sleepy wearing it for some reason. I was hoping it would be energising for me, so I’m a bit sad about it. But it’s really not due to the quality of the pendant itself.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Shungite pendant. The energy of the Shungite will be present, its just that us adults become so isolated and distracted that we cant aways 'feel' the energy. I know that if I give shungite to my youngest kid he can feel energy racing through him. Each and everyone of us have different energy sensativity. - Blake

Already noticed a difference

I have only been using my grounding mat for a week but already we are both sleeping better and feeling a lot less creaky in the mornings. My sciatica is bothering me less though time will tell. The first night it felt odd to sleep on but we got used to it very quickly.

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that you are already noticing a difference in your sleep and overall well-being after using our grounding mat for just a week. We hope that it continues to provide you with relief from your sciatica. It's common to feel a bit odd at first, but we're glad to hear that you and your partner have adjusted quickly. Thank you again for your feedback! Have a wonderful day.

We are grounded indefinitely - and loving it.

We have been using various grounding products for 2 years. We know they work because we are living better than ever. Just upgraded to the bed mat and sheet set. We even have a (connected) third pillow case our poodle to sleep on.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying our Earthing Mat Package and that it has been making a positive difference in your life for the past 2 years. Keep on living grounded and loving it!

Pendant and bracelet

Kia Ora team at Grounded Kiwi 🤗 I’ve just received my macrame bracelet and pendant.I bought the pendant for my youngest son and he’s stocked!! I’m really happy with my order..looking forward to future purchases 😁 also the cute card with gift vouchers..thank you so much!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our Shungite Pendant for your son. We are thrilled to hear that he loves it! We hope it brings him positive energy and protection. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you in the future. Have a great day! 😊

Celtic Shungite tree of life

Thankyou its quite lovely I received shortly after my birthday and know will benefit greatly.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Shungite pendant Sesilla! - Blake

Shungite tree pendant and for phones etc

My parcel arrived in very good time after ordering. I’m very pleased with the products thank you.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Shungite pendant Tree of life. We're so glad to hear that you're pleased with your purchase and that it arrived quickly. We hope the pendant brings you strength and resilience, and that you enjoy using the shungite for your phone as well. Thank you again for your support!

Best investment

I look forward to bedtime every night. Sleep is deep when I do go to sleep. The first week using the bed mat was like I felt tingling sensation going through my legs. I can sleep now without my lower back n neck pain keeping me awake, yay bonus. Here's to consistently monitoring myself for other positive outcomes. Cheers!

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Earthing Mat Package and that it has made a positive impact on your sleep and overall well-being. It's amazing to hear that you no longer experience lower back and neck pain while sleeping. We hope you continue to see positive outcomes and have many restful nights ahead. Thank you for choosing Earthing and happy sleeping!