Benefits of Grounding or Earthing

7. Origins of Grounding and Legitimacy

Many people attribute modern grounding ideas to a back-to-nature movement that occurred in Germany in the late 19th century. In the early 1920s, a medical doctor named George White attempted to investigate the practice of sleeping in contact with the earth. He reported that his patients experienced dramatically improved sleep if they were on the ground or connected to the ground via copper wires. In recent years, more studies suggest similar results. The studies received criticism, and some indicate simply being outdoors provides the same benefits. It’s possible that grounding may enhance the benefits of being outside, though more studies are necessary to guarantee its effects.