Earthing/Grounding Sheets and Pads for Wellness- Marketing Hype or the Real Deal?

I am curious about all things wellness and love trying out the latest gadgets or healing modalities. Some I love, others not so much. I am always in the process of adding to my healing "tool box". This way I'll have a lot of options at my disposal when needed and can apply the tools that I think will work best for the particular issue at hand. For me, not putting all of my "eggs in one basket" doesn't just apply to my finances, I apply it to many aspects of my life, including my health and well being. I don't believe that there is a one-size-fits-all approach out there that provides a solution for everyone all of the time. Our emotions and our bodies are much too complex for that. Earthing sheets may be an exception to that, though. Possibly. More on that towards the end of the blog.

My latest experiment and obsession is with earthing (aka grounding) sheets and pads. I bought an earthing pad that I put my bare feet on while sitting at my desk and an earthing sheet to sleep on. I also use the earthing pad with my clients during a Reiki or crystal therapy session. I am grounding right now. I started using my pad and sheet on September 18, 2025 so at the time of this writing, I have been using them daily for 43 days. The test meter that came with the products will show if they are working or not, but does not display the voltage level. I plan on picking up an inexpensive meter for this soon just to satisfy my curiosity. I wish I had created a daily log of personal improvements! My sleep quality has improved and when I do get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, I am able to fall back asleep within just a couple of minutes. I have less pain!! I used to toss and turn from pain in my sacroiliac joint (where your hips meet your spine). After sleeping on the earthing sheet, the pain is about 95% gone when I wake up in the morning. Of course, it comes back when I do long walks or go hiking, but after a night of grounding afterwards, I feel great again! I also feel much calmer throughout the day. These benefits came around a little at a time. For me, my sleep improved almost immediately. Then the pain relief became noticeable after 4-5 days. After a month, I noticed that I was feeling emotionally calmer throughout the day. I really wasn't sure if this was a placebo effect or not so decided not to embarrass myself by telling friends that I was trying these out.

Achieving balance and tranquility through a daily grounding routine using an earthing pad placed under the desk. If only it took the itch out of the mosquito bites on my feet! It does not.

I can't imagine that these earthing products wouldn't be beneficial for everyone (the possible exception to my one-size-fits-all comment). Who doesn't want to reduce pain, sleep better, and feel calmer?! On the Earthing company's website there is a free movie, The Earthing Movie, that mentions that the use of earthing sheets or products can reduce blood viscosity, so people taking blood thinners should consult their doctor prior to using so they can be monitored if necessary. You can watch the free movie by clicking on this link or going to the Earthing website. https://www.earthing.com/pages/watch-the-earthing-movie . I got really excited when I ran across an article on earthing sheets written by Patricia Chen, RN, MSN. She ran some experiments on a wide range of earthing sheets (she and her clients were test subjects) to gather voltage data on them and to discover how they hold up over time. Spoiler alert: These are the REAL DEAL and with the test information (proof to me), I was no longer too embarrassed to tell my friends about them! You can read the article here at: https://blog.traditionalmedpub.com/ (about an 11-minute read jam-packed with wonderful information).

A side note for clarity: I do not sell earthing pads/sheets for wellness, or any product other than the incredible sessions mentioned on my website. I am not affiliated with the Earthing company or Patricia Chen, and I do not make commission for purchases from any company...at all. I'm 100% sure the Earthing company and Patricia Chen do not know I exist, but I am grateful for the movie, article, and blog posts on earthing/grounding sheets that are so informative. I hope you find this helpful as well.

Best in Life and Wellness,

Pam