How does earthing physically affect the body?
Written by
Gina Mason
Reviewed by
Prof. Benjamin Murphy, Ph.D.Grounding permits free-flowing electron transfer from the Earth to your body. This process helps neutralize free radicals that cause oxidative stress at the cell level. The influx of electrons equalizes the electrical potential across the membranes of your cells. This mechanism initiates measurable physiological changes throughout your physiology.
Oxidative Stress Reduction
- Electrons neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS)
- Glutathione levels increase 18% in grounded individuals
- Lipid peroxidation markers decrease significantly
Circulatory Improvements
- Zeta potential increases reducing blood cell clumping
- Capillary blood flow velocity improves 22%
- Nitric oxide production enhances vasodilation
Neural Regulation
- Parasympathetic nervous system activation increases
- EEG patterns show normalized brain wave activity
- Vagus nerve stimulation reduces systemic inflammation
There are rapid circulatory changes that take place during the first stages of grounding. In 40 minutes, blood viscosity is diminished and microcirculation is improved. Red corpuscles acquire a negative charge and thus improve oxygen delivery to the system. All of these manifestations of hemodynamic optimization assist the supply of oxygen to the tissues and their waste products. Infrared photography shows improvement of patterns of blood flow in the extremities.
Stable functioning is achieved through consistent exercise. Cortisol rhythms stabilize and occur at normal diurnal periodicity. There is improved conversion of the thyroid hormone (Thyroid hormone) necessary for metabolic functions, and enhanced production of melatonin, which helps to improve the quality of sleep. This allows for systemic balance in different biological systems.
Mitochondrial Function
- ATP production increases 15-20%
- Electron transport chain efficiency improves
- Mitochondrial membrane potential stabilizes
DNA Repair
- 8-OHdG oxidative damage markers decrease
- Telomerase activity increases protecting chromosomes
- DNA methylation patterns normalize
Protein Synthesis
- Heat shock protein production increases
- Collagen synthesis accelerates in connective tissues
- Enzyme activity optimizes metabolic functions
Inflammation reduction becomes readily apparent on medical imaging. Heat sensors show less heat signature where tissue is damaged. MRI of the inflamed joints presents a reduction in edema. These objective findings correlate with patients' reported decrease in subjective pain perception. The mechanism is the inhibited initiation of the NF-kB pathways, which are responsible for coordinating inflammatory activity.
Long-term results are observed in improved tissue regenerating abilities. Aided by improved fibroblast activity, wound healing is accelerated. Bone density markers show improved responses in studies of osteoporosis. The neurological repair process is enhanced through optimized electrical environments. The cumulative benefits indicate the holistic physiological effects of earthing.
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