Grounding (earthing) as related to electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review

Abstract

Overview

This integrative review explores the potential health benefits and necessary precautions associated with grounding or earthing, particularly its impact on biological performance and various diseases.

Findings

• Grounding might enhance biological performance and assist in managing non-communicable diseases.
• Challenges exist where grounding could be compromised or deemed inappropriate due to other contributory factors or confounders.
• The study highlights the importance of expanding electromagnetic hygiene measures to possibly reduce the spread of communicable diseases, respiratory conditions, and neurodegenerative disease, subsequently lowering all-cause mortality.
• Potential synergies identified could lead to multilevel interventions to enhance the efficacy of these measures.

Conclusion

This review aims to act as a catalyst for multi-disciplinary research, best practices, and policies to foster medical innovation, lessen health burdens, and influence the design of the built environment and new generation technologies.