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journal: "J Environ Public Health"
year: 2012
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doi: "10.1155/2012/291541"
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author: "Gabriel Radu, DO"
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# Earthing: health implications of reconnecting the human body to the Earth's surface electrons

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## Citation

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Journal | J Environ Public Health |
| Year | 2012 |
| PMID | [22291721](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22291721/) |
| DOI | [10.1155/2012/291541](https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/291541) |
| Study key | d22291721 |

## Takeaway

Connecting with the Earth's electrons through earthing may improve sleep and reduce pain.

## The question

What are the health implications of reconnecting the human body to the Earth's surface electrons?

## Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that direct physical contact with the Earth's surface electrons, a practice known as earthing or grounding, may promote physiological changes and improve well-being, and that the modern disconnect from this contact may contribute to physiological dysfunction and unwellness.

## Methods

This paper is a review of existing earthing research. It synthesizes findings from various studies on the effects of direct physical contact with the Earth's surface electrons on human health.

## Results

Emerging scientific research suggests that direct physical contact with the Earth's electrons promotes physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being. Specific benefits mentioned include better sleep and reduced pain.

## Conclusion

Reconnecting with the Earth's electrons through earthing (grounding) appears to be a simple, easily accessible, and potentially clinically significant modality for improving health, including better sleep and reduced pain.

## Limitations

The abstract does not explicitly state limitations of the reviewed research. It primarily focuses on presenting the positive findings and potential of earthing.

## Verbatim from the abstract

> reconnection with the Earth's electrons promotes physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being

## Where this study is used on Magellan

This paper is one of the citations behind the evidence grade on the pages below. Grades are assigned from the published research and are independent of affiliate commissions.

| Compound or device | Evidence grade | Graded pages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grounding / Earthing Sleep Mat | — | — |

## Reference

1. **Earthing: health implications of reconnecting the human body to the Earth's surface electrons**
   J Environ Public Health 2012 · [PMID 22291721](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22291721/) · [DOI 10.1155/2012/291541](https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/291541)

   > reconnection with the Earth's electrons promotes physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being

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