What is Earthing & Grounding?

A simple, natural way to bring your body back to electrical balance—supported by emerging human studies.

Earthing (also called grounding) means creating a gentle, conductive connection between your body and the Earth. In day-to-day life that can be as simple as skin contact with grass or sand—or as effortless as sleeping on a grounded sheet or resting on a grounded mouse pad. The goal: discharge built-up static, share a common electrical reference with the Earth, and support calm, restorative physiology.

How it works, in plain English
  • Potential equalization: Your body’s electrical potential settles toward Earth potential, helping stray charge dissipate.
  • Nervous-system balance: Several studies suggest shifts toward parasympathetic (“rest & digest”) tone and steadier stress patterns.
  • Better sleep setup: Nighttime grounding has been associated with more normalized cortisol rhythms and improved subjective sleep quality.

What the Research Suggests

  • Sleep & circadian stress hormones: A night-time grounding study reported reduced night cortisol and resynchronized 24-hour profiles, alongside improved sleep and reduced stress complaints.1
  • Stress, insomnia & daytime sleepiness: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of earthing mats found reductions in perceived stress, insomnia severity, and daytime sleepiness.2
  • Muscle recovery: A pilot trial on exercise-induced soreness (DOMS) found grounded participants showed biomarker changes consistent with quicker recovery and less discomfort.3
  • Circulation: Grounding increased red-blood-cell surface charge and reduced blood viscosity in a lab study—mechanistically linked to smoother flow.4
  • Pain, mood & function in bodyworkers: Grounding interventions were associated with improvements across pain, function, and mood measures in a practitioner cohort.5

Evidence is promising but still developing. Studies are often small and more large, independent replications are needed. We follow the data and avoid over-claiming while the research grows.

Why The Faraday Co. Grounding Guards

  • Effortless habit-stacking: Sheets, pillowcases, wristbands, and mouse pads integrate grounding into the moments you already spend resting, working, or sleeping.
  • Conductive performance: Our fabrics use conductive fibers for low resistance and consistent skin contact.
  • Designed for real homes: Clear instructions to connect to a verified ground (outlet ground or approved ground rod) and keep cords tidy and out of the way.

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How to Use (Quick Start)

  1. Connect the included cord to the product’s snap and to a properly grounded outlet or approved ground rod per instructions.
  2. Ensure direct skin contact (hand, feet, or body area) for best conduction.
  3. Start gradually if you’re sensitive—use during desk work or sleep and notice how you feel over 1–2 weeks.

Safety note: If you have an implanted medical device, are pregnant, or have medical concerns, consult your clinician before use. Always verify outlets are properly grounded.

References

  1. Ghaly & Teplitz. The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep (2004). PubMed; PDF at Liebert.
  2. Park et al. Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Earthing Mats on Stress & Sleep (2025). ScienceDirect.
  3. Brown, Chevalier & Hill. Pilot Study on Grounding and Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) (2010). PMC.
  4. Chevalier et al. Earthing Reduces Blood Viscosity (2013). PMC.
  5. Chevalier. Effects of Grounding on Bodyworkers’ Pain, Function & Mood (2019). PubMed.
Questions? We’re happy to share product specs and tips for your setup. Email info@thefaraday.co.