{"id":1062,"date":"2021-01-20T11:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T11:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/?p=1062"},"modified":"2021-01-21T19:21:56","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T19:21:56","slug":"what-are-earthing-sheets%ef%bb%bf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/what-are-earthing-sheets%ef%bb%bf\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Earthing Sheets?\ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Earthing sheets are specially designed bedding sheets with a conductive material (usually silver) woven through them. The purpose of the conductive material is to ground your body, releasing the positive charge that builds up in absence of contact with the earth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tab on the sheets connects to a wire that is plugged into the grounding port on a standard electrical outlet found in most households. The discovery of earthing sheets stems from the fact that most chronic illnesses experienced by nearly a half of the world\u2019s population are caused by our body\u2019s inflammatory response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To clearly understand how earthing sheets works, let\u2019s take\na look at what raised beds have to do with inflammation and chronic illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes\nof Chronic Illness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Modern science is coming into terms with the fact that a\nprimary cause of chronic illness is inflammation. This refers to a biological\nresponse of your body to harmful stimuli triggered by pathogens, damaged cells,\nand environmental irritants. Inflammation occurs when your body tries to remove\nany internal threats and facilitate recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When inflammation sets in, the body deploys free radicals,\nwhich are electron-hungry molecules. The free radicals swarm around the areas\nof inflammation, feeding on pathogens and damaged tissues. However, the free\nradicals may go on to feed on the healthy cells which creates a deficiency of\nelectrons in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to Clint Ober and other authors of Earthing:\nThe Most Important Health Discovery Ever, electron deficiency is inflammation,\nand this inflammation precedes every known disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic inflammation starves our bodies the\nnegatively-charged electrons. And the solution is earthing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Science Behind Earthing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of earthing is to connect your skin directly to\nthe Earth. It is suggested that earthing helps to connect the skin to negatively-charged\nfree electrons on Earth. Given that the Earth has unending supply of these crucial\nelectrons, it is suggested that reconnecting to the ground can solve this\nelectron deficiency. Walking barefoot and wearing earthing shoes are good\nsuggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about when you are sleeping on a raised bed?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the primary ways that your body mitigates internal\nthreat is when you are sleeping. However, you are under attack by excess\npathogens while in bed. Our modern environments are filled with environmental pollutants,\nharmful electromagnetic frequencies from electrical devices, toxins from products,\nand much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, our modern problems have a new solution: Earthing\/Grounding\nsheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Earthing Sheets Work? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As previously stated, earthing sheets<\/a> connect your body to the ground such that the electrical current is absorbed through the grounding wire. With the grounding wire in your bedding connecting to the Earth, it allows the electrons to scavenge the excessive free radicals in your body. This also ensures that the electromagnetic radiations are neutralized in your body while you are sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A preliminary study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine<\/em> indicate that\nparticipants who slept with a grounding pad showed a reduction in the levels of\na hormone associated with stress (cortisol). According to the author, Dr.\nMaurice Ghaly, they also found that the participants\u2019 circadian rhythm also\nstarted to normalize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The participants also reported an improvement in sleep and a\nreduction in stress and pain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Earthing Sheets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is very easy to use the grounding sheets. All you have to\nensure is that your bare skin is in direct contact with the earthing sheet. A\nsingle wire connected to the earthing sheet is all you will require. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also important to ensure that the grounding port in\nyour electrical outlet is functional. Earthing sheets should come with an\noutlet checker to this effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to\nExpect the Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Earthing.com, you may immediately notice some difference when you start using the earthing sheets. Some people report pains and aches, commonly associated with flu although they are short-lived. It is suggested that these symptoms occur as your body tries to adjust to changes in its electrical system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, using earthing sheets will help you sleep better\nat night and wake up feeling refreshed and energized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caring\nfor Your Earthing Sheets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Special care is necessary in maintaining the conductivity of\nyour earthing sheets. It should be washed in a washing machine with warm or hot\nwater. You are only supposed to wash it with a mild detergent and avoid\nlotions, bleach, or oils because they can interfere with conductivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you apply a moisturizer on your skin before going to\nsleep, wait for up to an hour before going to bed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which\nOnes Should I Buy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of options but I can narrow it down for you. First, you only need ONE grounded item in contact with your body. You\u2019re either grounded or you\u2019re not. So there\u2019s no need to buy a whole sheet set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, these recommendations are all for sleeping. If you want to stay grounded during the day, a grounding mat<\/a> is a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grounded pillowcase: This is my least favorite option\nbecause of the oils and make-up residue that can be on your face. Also, you may\nnot always be in contact with a pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grounded half-sheet: This is usually the least expensive\noption, and it works well enough. However, a half sheet that lies under you can\nget bunched up and lose contact. I toss and turn enough that this is a problem\nfor me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grounded flat sheet: This is better than a half-sheet though\ntypically more expensive. It can cover two people and will stay in place better\nthan a half sheet, though still can lose contact if you toss and turn a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grounded fitted sheet: This is my favorite option for a few reasons. It\u2019s usually no more expensive than a flat sheet and it always stays in place so you never lose contact at night. Another reason is aesthetic. Once you make the bed you\u2019ll never see the fitted sheet, which is great because it won\u2019t match the rest of your sheets. My favorite is this one because it\u2019s also made of organic cotton: GroundLuxe Organic Fitted Earthing Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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