Grounding as earthing, also known as earthing, refers to connecting with the Earth's electric charge energy field to promote healing and improve overall health. It involves direct physical contact with the Earth's surface, such as walking barefoot on grass or sand, to allow the body to absorb electrons from the Earth.
The concept of grounding gained attention after a book called "Earthing" was published in 2009. The idea stemmed from the understanding that humans are electrical beings, with electrical activity present in our brains and hearts. Researchers found that when patients were grounded by connecting to the Earth using a copper wire attached to their bed frame, they experienced various health benefits. These benefits included reduce free radical stress, reduced inflammation, decreased pain, improved sleep, better mood, and overall improvements in health.