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

2023 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The review describes a growing number of studies on potential benefits of grounding (earthing) for biological performance and treatment of non-communicable diseases, and notes that grounding initiatives may be compromised or inappropriate due to additional co…

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Publicationmanual · 2023
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Grounding (earthing) as related to electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review Jamieson IA. Grounding (earthing) as related to electromagnetic hygiene: An integrative review. Biomedical Journal. 46(1):30-40. 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.bj.2022.11.005. Abstract There are a growing number of studies investigating how grounding (earthing) the body may benefit biological performance and aid the treatment of non-communicable diseases. Research also indicates how biological grounding initiatives can sometimes be compromised, or inappropriate, and the need to take additional factors into account as potential contributory factors, or confounders, to expected results. It is proposed that expanding electromagnetic hygiene measures beyond biological grounding alone may help reduce spread of communicable diseases, incidence of respiratory conditions, neurodegenerative disease and all-cause mortality. Identifying potential synergies that exist could enable multilevel interventions to further increase the efficacy of measures. It is hoped that this review will help act as a catalyst to inspire and inform multi-disciplinary research within these topic areas, best practices and policies to help drive medical innovation, reduce health burdens, improve bioelectromagnetic-based therpies, and influence the general design of the built environment and next- generation technologies. Open access paper: sciencedirect.com

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The review describes a growing number of studies on potential benefits of grounding (earthing) for biological performance and treatment of non-communicable diseases, and notes that grounding initiatives may be compromised or inappropriate due to additional contributory factors/confounders. It proposes that expanding electromagnetic hygiene measures beyond grounding alone may help reduce communicable disease spread and reduce incidence of respiratory conditions, neurodegenerative disease, and all-cause mortality.

Outcomes measured

  • biological performance
  • treatment of non-communicable diseases
  • communicable disease spread
  • respiratory conditions
  • neurodegenerative disease
  • all-cause mortality

Limitations

  • Integrative review; methods and inclusion criteria not described in the provided abstract
  • Several statements are framed as proposals/hypotheses rather than reported effect estimates
  • Potential confounding factors are noted but not specified in the provided abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2022.11.005
PubMed: Not supplied

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