For over 20 years, the Earthing Institute has advanced peer-reviewed research showing how direct physical contact with the Earth reduces inflammation, improves sleep, and supports healing. We exist to bring this science to the world.
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The Earthing Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization focused on understanding how direct physical connection with the Earth influences inflammation, nervous system regulation, and human health.
We advance peer-reviewed research exploring grounding as a low-cost, non-invasive intervention with measurable physiological effects on the human body.
View 35+ studiesWe curate credible scientific findings and responsibly educate the public and health professionals worldwide through courses, publications, and media.
Explore coursesWe envision a world where every person knows that earthing is as essential for health as good nutrition, sleep, exercise, and a positive mindset.
Read our visionOver two decades of peer-reviewed research has explored how earthing affects inflammation, blood flow, sleep, pain, and recovery.
Journal of Inflammation Research
Grounding significantly increased ATP production while reducing reactive oxygen species, suggesting a direct mechanism for the anti-inflammatory effects of earthing.
Sleep Medicine
Participants using grounded mats showed statistically significant improvements in sleep onset latency, sleep duration, and subjective sleep quality.
Biomedical Journal
Comprehensive review confirming earthing reduces inflammation markers across multiple studies, positioning grounding as a foundational health practice.
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Over 100 documented stories from people whose lives changed through earthing.
"After just two weeks of grounding, my chronic back pain of 15 years diminished significantly. I sleep better and wake up with more energy than I have had in decades."
"As a cardiologist, I was skeptical. But the research on blood viscosity and grounding is compelling. I now recommend earthing to my patients as part of their heart health protocol."
"My daughter has autism and struggled terribly with sleep. Grounding has given her — and our whole family — peaceful nights for the first time in years."
"I am a competitive cyclist. Earthing has noticeably reduced my recovery time between training sessions and races. The science behind it is real."
"Grounding helped stabilize my blood sugar levels alongside my regular treatment. My endocrinologist was surprised at the improvement in my A1C numbers."
Earthing, also known as grounding, is the practice of making direct physical contact with the Earth's surface. Walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand connects your body to the Earth's natural electric charge.
Research shows this connection transfers free electrons from the Earth into the body, reducing inflammation, improving sleep, decreasing pain, and normalizing the body's biological rhythms.
Neutralizes free radicals through electron transfer
Normalizes cortisol rhythms for deeper rest
Documented reduction in chronic pain conditions
Accelerates healing from exercise and injury
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