Inflammation 2025
Earthing effects on mitochondrial function: ATP production and ROS generation
Journal of Inflammation Research
Grounding significantly increased ATP production while reducing reactive oxygen species.
20+ Years of Peer-Reviewed Science
The modern pursuit of scientific evidence that grounding impacts human physiology and health began with Drs. Karol and Pawel Sokal in Poland and Clint Ober in the United States in the 1990s. Since then, 35+ studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals.
Fund the Next Study Filter:
15 studies
Sleep 2025
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on sleep quality with Earthing mat
Sleep Medicine
Participants using grounded mats showed significant improvements in sleep onset latency and duration.
Healing 2024
Earthing as Lifestyle Medicine for Chronic Diabetic Wounds
Biomedical Journal
Grounding accelerated wound healing in diabetic patients as a complementary treatment.
Immunity 2023
Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 by Earthing
Biomedical Journal
Explored earthing as a supportive intervention for COVID-19 recovery through inflammation reduction.
Stress 2023
Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety in Rats
Biomedical Research
Grounded rats showed significantly reduced anxiety markers compared to ungrounded controls.
Inflammation 2022
Grounding as Universal Anti-Inflammatory Remedy
Biomedical Journal
Comprehensive review confirming earthing reduces inflammation markers across multiple studies.
Wellness 2022
Effects of Grounding on Meditation Quality
Journal of Alternative Medicine
Grounding during meditation enhanced the depth and physiological markers of meditative states.
Sleep 2022
Grounding Improves Sleep in Mild Alzheimer's Disease
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Grounding improved sleep quality measures in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.
Pain 2019
Grounding on Bodyworkers' Pain and Quality of Life
Journal of Bodywork & Movement
Massage therapists who grounded reported less pain and improved overall quality of life.
Blood 2018
Grounding Patients with Hypertension
Alternative Therapies
Grounding showed positive effects on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Healing 2017
Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants
Neonatology
Grounding significantly improved vagal tone and resilience in premature infants in the NICU.
Blood 2015
The Effect of Grounding on Blood Viscosity
Journal of Alternative Medicine
Grounding reduced blood viscosity — a major factor in cardiovascular disease.
Blood 2013
Earthing (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity
Journal of Alternative Medicine
First study demonstrating that earthing thins blood by increasing zeta potential of red blood cells.
Inflammation 2011
Earthing the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes
Journal of Alternative Medicine
Documented multiple physiological changes including reduced inflammation and improved immunity.
Sleep 2004
The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep
Journal of Alternative Medicine
The foundational study: grounding normalized cortisol rhythms and improved sleep quality.
No studies found for this filter.
Review Articles
2023 Grounding – The Universal Anti-Inflammatory Remedy
2022 Could a Lack of Grounding (Connection to the Earth) Be an Underlying Factor for Illness?
2020 Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Strategies to Address the Pandemic
2017 Electric Nutrition: The Surprising Health and Healing Benefits of Biological Grounding
2015 The Effects of Grounding on Inflammation, the Immune Response, Wound Healing, and Prevention of Chronic Diseases
2012 Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons
Help Fund the Next Breakthrough
Every study listed above was made possible by the support of individuals like you. Your tax-deductible donation advances the science of grounding and human health.
Donate Today