Earthing™ related research is continuing, and affirmative research data has been compiled to date. However, more research and corroboration of research is needed for science to make absolute, peer- reviewed conclusions that carry the weight of a consensus of scientific opinion regarding the benefits of Earthing™. Testimonials and information contained on this web site are provided as a starting point for your own research and must not be taken out of the intended context that Earthing™ is new and unsubstantiated by a consensus of scientific opinion.

Research

The following publications represent a portion of the research conducted to date on Earthing™ and the Barefoot Connections™ technology.  Also included are informative articles published in a variety of journals and health magazines. Ongoing research will be posted here as it is published.

Can Electrons Act as Antioxidants? A Scientific Review and Commentary
James L. Oschman, Ph.D. Can Electrons Act as Antioxidants? A Review and Commentary. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2007 Vol. 13, No. 9:955-967. A review of literature in support of earth's electrons acting in the capacity of antioxidants to reduce inflammation and chronic pain. (Reprinted with permission from Mary Ann Liebert Publications - the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.)

Cortisol Study 
Maurice Ghaly, M.D., and Dale Teplitz, M.A.  The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2004 Vol. 10, No. 5: 767-776.
The effects of Earthing™ on the stress hormone, cortisol. (Reprinted with permission from Mary Ann Liebert Publications - the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.)

Physiology Study
Gaétan Chevalier, Kazuhito Mori, and James L. Oschman  The Effect of Earthing™ (Grounding) on Human Physiology. European  Biology and Bioelectromagnetics, 31/01/2006: 600-621.
The effects of Earthing™ on blood volume pulse and on the electrophysiological properties of the brain and musculature.

Medical Thermography
Dr. William Amalu  Medical Thermography Case Studies.
This document contains 20 case studies completed by Dr. Amalu demonstrating the dramatic and rapid improvement of inflammation, pain, range of motion, and improved sleep. (Reprinted with permission.)

Sleep Study
A. Clinton Ober  Grounding the Human Body to Neutralize Bio-Electrical Stress from Static Electricity and EMFs. The ESD and Electrostatics Magazine.
This study documents improvements in sleep and in a variety of symptoms.

Body Voltage Study
Roger Applewhite, P.E.  The Effectiveness of a Conductive Patch and a Conductive Bed Pad in Reducing Induced Human Body Voltage via the Application of Earth Ground.
This study focuses on the reduction of body surface voltage by bringing the skin to the earth's electrical potential.

Inflammation and Pain Research
Clinton Ober and Roger W. Coghill  Does Grounding the Human Body to Earth Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Related Chronic Pain? Presented at the European Bioelectromagnetics Association annual meeting, on November 12, 2003, Budapest, Hungary.  A review of literature and case studies involving Earthing™

Laboratory Test Report - Barefoot Connections™ Fabric
The Advanced Material Development Laboratory test report confirming the durability of the sheeting fabric used in theBarefoot Connections™ products.

This report documents the conductivity and antimicrobial properties of the fabric before and after 100 wash cycles. 

The Global Electrical Circuit
Gaetan Chavalier, PhD,  The Earth’s Electrical Surface Potential.
An explanation of the forces that drive the electrical activity on the earth's surface. 

Best Cases In Biological Medicine
David I. Minkoff, M.D.  Biological Medicine Series: A new therapy called "Earthing™." (Reprinted with permission.)

An Interview with James L. Oschman, Ph.D.
Jim Oschman is a leading authority on how complementary and alternative therapies work from a scientific perspective.  This interview was conducted in October of 2006.