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Grounded in Wellness: The Science Behind Earthing

October 20, 2024

Grounding, also known as earthing, is a simple concept that involves connecting the human body with the energy naturally present in the earth. Listen in this week as Dee dives into the science behind its potential health benefits. Learn what earthing is, how it works, and why it may help reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and support overall well-being.

References:

Oschman, J. L., Chevalier, G., & Brown, R. (2015). The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83–96. https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S69656

Sinatra, S. T., Sinatra, D. S., Sinatra, S. W., & Chevalier, G. (2023). Grounding - The universal anti-inflammatory remedy. Biomedical Journal, 46(1), 11–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bj.2022.12.002