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Grounding/Earthing Protocol

Direct physical contact with the Earth's surface electrons to reduce inflammation and improve bioelectrical state.

Evidence Score

69/100

Developer

Clint Ober, James Oschman

Duration

Ongoing daily practice, benefits often within days to weeks

Steps

10 phases

Conditions

5 targeted

Protocol Overview

Direct physical contact with the Earth's surface electrons to reduce inflammation and improve bioelectrical state. Walking barefoot, sleeping grounded, or using grounding devices. Based on electron transfer theory.

Conditions Treated

Inflammationsleep disorderschronic painjet lagcardiovascular disease

Key Resources

Earthing by Clint Ober/Oschman/Zucker, grounding research papers, Earthing.com, grounding product companies

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks
Check electrical safety if using indoor products, avoid if electrical hypersensitivity, check outlet grounding
Important Notes

Simple and essentially free (barefoot walking). Small studies show reduced blood viscosity, inflammation, cortisol, pain. Mechanism (electron transfer) is plausible. Indoor products not FDA-approved. Growing research interest. Ancestral practice lost in modern life.

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EvidenceModerate
Evidence Score69/100
Categorybioenergetic
DurationOngoing daily practice, benefits often within days to weeks

About Evidence Score

The Evidence Score rates the strength of clinical and scientific evidence behind this protocol. Higher scores indicate stronger research support. This is a research tool, not medical advice.

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