Better sleep quality
Several studies on grounding/earthing demonstrate improvements in sleep quality. Below, we have compiled a list of studies and review articles exploring this.
Grounding the Body Improves Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study
Chien-Hung Lin, Shih-Ting Tseng, Yao-Chung Chuang, Chun-En Kuo, Nai-Ching Chen
This study explores the effectiveness of grounding as a non-pharmacological therapy for sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD). The 12-week placebo-controlled study, involving 22 patients, revealed that grounding significantly improved sleep quality, as indicated by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores, compared to the sham-grounding group. However, grounding did not show significant improvements in anxiety and depression levels. The electrochemical analyzer CHI 1205b was employed to check electrochemical signals at acupoints KI1 and GV16. Grounding involved using a grounding mat, and participants were blinded to the grounding effect. Further research with larger groups and extended follow-up is recommended to confirm the potential benefits of grounding for patients with AD.
Grounding improves sleep quality in dementia patients, but depression and anxiety show no significant improvement. The study suggests exploring longer grounding durations and involving a larger participant sample for comprehensive research.
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Lin CH, Tseng ST, Chuang YC, Kuo CE, Chen NC. Grounding the Body Improves Sleep Quality in Patients with Mild Alzheimer's Disease: A Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Mar 20;10(3):581. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10030581. Erratum in: Healthcare (Basel). 2022 May 26;10(6): PMID: 35327058; PMCID: PMC8954071.
Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery After Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading
Erich Müller, Patrick Pröller, Fatima Ferreira-Briza, Lorenz Aglas, Thomas Stöggl
Purpose: Investigating the impact of grounded sleeping on muscle soreness and athletic performance recovery after intensive eccentric muscle loading.
Methods: Twenty-two participants were randomly assigned to grounded sleeping (GRD) or sham-grounded sleeping (UGD) after an intensive downhill treadmill intervention. A triple-blinded approach was employed. Recovery was assessed using a test battery at various post-intervention time points, measuring muscle soreness perception, creatine kinase levels, maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), and jump performance.
Results: The downhill treadmill intervention induced significant fatigue-related changes, persisting up to 10 days post-intervention. GRD showed advantages in performance (CMJ, MVIC) and lower creatine kinase increase compared to UGD (all P < 0.05). Blood analysis indicated grounded sleeping's positive modulation of recovery, maintaining hemoconcentration and reducing inflammation markers associated with muscle damage.
Conclusion: Grounded sleeping accelerates recovery and diminishes markers of muscle damage and inflammation after intensive eccentric exercises, suggesting its potential as a simple method for enhancing recovery.
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Erich Müller, Patrick Pröller, Fatima Ferreira-Briza, Lorenz Aglas, Thomas Stöggl. Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery After Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading Front. Physiol., 28 January 2019 Sec. Exercise Physiology Volume 10 - 2019 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00035
The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress
Maurice Ghaly and Dale Teplitz
Objective: To explore the impact of grounding the human body during sleep on cortisol levels and circadian profiles, as well as subjective measures of sleep, pain, and stress.
Subjects and Interventions: Twelve subjects with sleep issues, pain, and stress used a conductive mattress pad for 8 weeks. Saliva tests measured cortisol at 4-hour intervals for 24 hours. Subjective symptoms were reported daily.
Results: Grounding led to significant reductions in night-time cortisol levels and a trend toward normalized circadian profiles. Subjective symptoms, including sleep dysfunction, pain, and stress, were mostly reduced.
Conclusions: Grounding during sleep appears to lower cortisol levels and synchronize cortisol secretion with the natural circadian rhythm, particularly in females. Subjective reports suggest improved sleep, reduced pain, and less stress.
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Maurice Ghaly and Dale Teplitz. The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress. THE JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Volume 10, Number 5, 2004, pp. 767–776 © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The Bi