Why Reconnecting with the Earth Matters More Than Ever
In today’s fast-paced, digital-heavy world, many of us feel overstimulated, stressed, or simply drained. Modern life has distanced us from nature, but there’s a growing body of evidence suggesting that reconnecting with the Earth may offer a powerful reset.
Grounding is the practice of making direct physical contact with the Earth’s surface. It’s simple, natural, and according to emerging science. Surprisingly effective for improving our health.
What Is Grounding?
Grounding involves direct skin contact with the Earth, such as walking barefoot on grass or sand. Or using conductive products indoors that are connected to the Earth’s energy via a grounded plug.
The Earth carries a mild negative electrical charge, rich in free electrons. When we’re insulated from it by shoes, flooring, and urban environments. Our bodies may accumulate positive charges which are linked to inflammation and oxidative stress. For a more in-depth look at what grounding/ earthing is, take a look at the Earthing Movie.
Grounding helps rebalance the body’s electrical state, promoting natural healing processes. Take a look at some of the most promising scientific researches below:
The Purpose of Grounding
1. To Reduce Inflammation in the Body
One of grounding’s most studied benefits is its effect on chronic inflammation.
A study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research (2015) showed that grounding significantly reduced delayed-onset muscle soreness and inflammation in subjects after exercise. Researchers used thermal imaging to observe the cooling, anti-inflammatory effect on the body after grounding interventions.
2. To Improve Sleep and Balance Cortisol
Grounding has been shown to normalise cortisol levels, the body’s primary stress hormone. A landmark study published in 2004 observed participants who slept on grounding mats for 8 weeks. The results showed reduced night-time cortisol levels and improved sleep quality.
3. To Calm the Nervous System
Grounding may have direct effects on the autonomic nervous system, particularly in calming the sympathetic “fight or flight” response.
A study published in Integrative Medicine (2011) found significant changes in heart rate variability (HRV) during grounding, indicating enhanced parasympathetic (relaxation) activity and improved stress recovery.
4. To Support Energy, Mood and Focus
While anecdotal, many individuals report feeling more energised and mentally clear after practising grounding. These outcomes align with reduced inflammation, better sleep, and improved nervous system function.
Animal studies add weight to these claims. A 2023 study published in Neuroscience and Behavioural Physiology found that rats exposed to grounding after stress-inducing environments showed lower anxiety and improved behavioural regulation.
5. To Enhance Circulation and Heart Health
Grounding has been shown to influence blood viscosity, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A 2013 study in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that even a short period of grounding (2 hours) reduced blood clumping and improved flow.
Why It Matters Today
The purpose of grounding is simple, it is to help the body return to its natural state of balance. In a world where stress, poor sleep, and inflammation are widespread. Grounding helps provide a low-cost, side-effect-free approach to wellness. All rooted in the Earth beneath our feet which is accessible to all of us.
From improving sleep to calming your nervous system, grounding helps you feel more present, more balanced, and more you.
For those that find it difficult finding the time to stroll outside barefoot for 20 minutes a day, don’t worry you can still ground yourself indoors. With the help of our many products, it makes it accessible anywhere to feel connected to the Earth. From Earthing patches, mats, grounding rods and bracelets.
