3 Latest Earthing Studies You Need To Know About

Grounding continues to gain attention across the wellness and scientific communities, and no, not as a trend, but as a meaningful, measurable way to support the body. The Earthing Institute has recently released new research exploring how grounding affects inflammation, cellular function, wound healing and nervous system balance.

Interestingly, all of the below research was conducted using grounding products rather than barefoot grounding, which isn’t always practical in everyday life.

Below, we break down the three latest studies, so you can clearly understand what the science is showing and how it applies to everyday life.

Study 1 – Grounding Accelerates Healing in Chronic Diabetic Wounds

Source: Earthing Method as a Lifestyle Medicine to Accelerate the Healing of Chronic Diabetic Wounds (2024)

Chronic diabetic ulcers are notoriously slow to heal due to inflammation, disrupted blood flow and tissue damage. This study explored whether grounding could support the healing process and the results were truly remarkable.

Key Findings

• Significantly faster wound closure compared to non-grounded patients
• Reduced inflammation, swelling and redness
• Improved oxygenation and blood circulation around the wound
• Enhanced tissue regeneration
• Grounding described as a safe, low-cost “lifestyle medicine”

What This Means

Although this study focused specifically on diabetic wounds. The underlying mechanisms helped reduce inflammation, improve circulation and accelerate tissue repair which can be applied to general wellbeing too.

It reinforces grounding’s ability to support the body’s natural healing processes, especially for people experiencing chronic inflammation, injuries or slow recovery.

Study 2: Grounding Improves Cellular Energy & Reduces Oxidative Stress

Source: FEBS Open Bio (2024) — Grounding and Mitochondrial Function

Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of the cell. These are responsible for producing energy, repairing damage and maintaining cellular health. This study examined how grounding affects mitochondrial behaviour.

Key Findings

• Improved electron distribution across cell membranes
• Increased mitochondrial efficiency
• Reduced oxidative stress, a major factor in fatigue and ageing
• Enhanced cellular signalling and repair
• Stabilised bioelectrical function throughout the body

What This Means

This study offers insight into why many people report feeling more energised and mentally clear when grounding regularly. Which is due to better mitochondrial function that equals better overall vitality.

These findings strongly support grounding as a tool for:

• Improved energy
• Better focus
• Faster recovery
• Lower stress load

The benefits start at the cellular level and ripple outward into the whole body. This just goes to show how powerful earthing can be for the human body. It’s no wonder so many have now started their Earthing journey to reap the rewards of its wellness & health benefits.

Study 3: Grounding Reduces Pain & Balances the Autonomic Nervous System

Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine Reports (2025)

This study looked at grounding’s effect on the autonomic nervous system. This is the system responsible for managing stress, heart rate, sleep cycles and emotional balance. It also investigated grounding’s impact on pain perception.

Key Findings

• Noticeable reduction in pain levels
• Improved heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of stress resilience
• Better balance between fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest responses
• Participants reported feeling calmer, clearer and more centred
• Grounding helped the body shift into a more restorative state

What This Means

To put it simply, grounding helps the body downshift by providing a balanced nervous system. The main benefits to having a balanced nervous system have been listed below:

• Better sleep
• Reduced anxiety
• Better emotional regulation
• Improved cardiovascular function
• Faster recovery from stress

This study is powerful evidence that grounding supports whole-body regulation including emotionally, physically and neurologically. The importance of better sleep alone is crucial for our bodies recovery and with all the added benefits that come with grounding. Whether that is walking barefoot outdoors or using a variety of our products that provide the same results. Perfect for those that don’t have the accessibility or time to naturally ground themselves.

Overall Insights From the Latest Earthing Research

Across all three studies, the findings are clear and consistent:

• Earthing reduces inflammation
• Earthing accelerates healing
• Earthing improves cellular energy and repair
• Earthing reduces pain
• Earthing supports deeper sleep and calmer stress responses
• Earthing improves circulation and HRV
• Earthing stabilises biological electrical systems
• Earthing doesn’t just make you feel calmer, it creates measurable physiological changes throughout the body.

How to Use This Research in Daily Life

The best part of Earthing is that it is incredibly simple to incorporate into your everyday life with the help of our earthing products.

For sleep – Use a grounding mat or earthing pillowcase in bed.

For stress and emotional balance – Wear an Earthband PEMF Bracelet or/ & use a Lovetuner alongside grounding.

For aches and recovery – Apply earthing patches to target areas.

For all-day grounding – Use a grounding mat under your desk while working.

When grounding or earthing, consistency matters! Even just a few minutes a day can help make a difference and by doing daily grounding it can help build long-term benefits.