Grounding Mat

This grounding mat (also known as an earthing mat) allows you to experience the health benefits of walking barefoot outside in the comfort of your home or office.

What is grounding?

Grounding, also known as "Earthing" was popularized by an earthing book written by cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, MD. 

Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever

These ideas were also recently explored in an excellent earthing documentary:

To explain grounding in a nutshell- we are electro-chemical organisms. Most of the biological processes in our body are driven by differences in electrical potential across cellular membranes. When we are connected (or grounded) to the earth, we are connected to the earth's electrical field, and benefit from what is known as the grounding effect. The earth has a net negative charge, and when our bare feet come into contact with the earth's surface (aka grounding), electrons are able to flow freely from the earth into our bodies.

This effect of grounding/earthing neutralizes the buildup of positive charges in our bodies. If you've ever shuffled across a carpet and touched a doorknob then you've seen firsthand how an electric charge can build up in our bodies, and be released when we contact a grounded source. A grounding mat functions similarly.

In the modern world, we spend most of our time in insulated rubber shoes. The rubber in shoes is not conductive, and cuts us off from the earth. Lack of contact with the earth coupled with life in a modern technological environment means that we are constantly bombarded with electromagnetic fields. Leading EMF researcher Dr. Martin Pall has demonstrated that electromagnetic fields directly impact us at the cellular level by activating voltage gated calcium channels, particularly in cardiac and neural tissues. Unwanted activation of these channels can result in myriad negative health symptoms, including pain and inflammation.

Losing our shoes and grounding, by walking barefoot on the earth's surface or via a grounding pad or earthing mat allows the free flow of electrons into our bodies. These electrons neutralize positive charges built up over the course of time. Earthing products, particularly grounding mats have become increasingly popular as the science of grounding evolves. More research is showing incredible benefits of grounding therapy all the time. In a perfect word, we could get all the benefits of earthing by spending our days barefoot outside. Unfortunately we spend most of our time indoors (and in shoes!), and the modern urban environment is not really conducive to barefoot activity. A grounding mat is a safe, effective and convenient alternative that can be used anywhere, any time.

Our grounding mat plugs into the ground port of any electrical outlet, connecting you instantly to the earth’s electric field. Placing your bare feet (or any exposed skin) on a grounding pad can effectively disperse any accumulated electric charge. Studies have shown that connection with the earth’s negative charge allows the free flow of electrons into the body. These electrons may act in an antioxidant capacity, neutralizing harmful free radicals. Other studies have shown potential benefits for hormone regulation, blood flow and cardiovascular disease, mood, sleep, pain and chronic inflammation.

Enjoy the benefits of grounding therapy at home today with your own grounding mat!

Specifications:

Dimensions: 13″ (33 cm) x 23.5″ (60 cm).

Made from PU leather.

Maintenance:

Hand wash grounding mat with mild cleaner.

$8.00 shipping anywhere in the U.S.