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How can I ground myself outside if I don't have grass?

The concrete sidewalk will ground you. Take a barefoot walk or go sit on the curb. The copper cold water pipe in your home is grounded, so washing your hands and taking a shower will ground you. If y…

Updated 3 years ago by Clint Ober

How quickly will grounding work?

Your body is a good conductor of free electrons. We have seen that when people are grounded in experiments with Earthing® Patches placed on the bottom of their feet (simulating standing barefoot on t…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

If I'm grounded and touch someone's skin, will they be grounded too?

Yes, as long as you're touching the person he or she will be grounded.

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

Is There Anything I Can Do To Enhance Conductivity?

Yes! There are a few things to be aware of: Internal hydration : When you are dehydrated, your body isn't as conductive. Drink plenty of water and consider adding trace minerals or a pinch of high qu…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

Is grounding a new concept?

No, it's not. Throughout practically all of history, humans have walked barefoot on the Earth. They have sat and slept on conductive animal skins, and fashioned those skins into footwear. Living like…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

Am I grounded in water?

It depends on the water! Pure water like distilled water or snow has no minerals or salts dissolved in it and so is a poor conductor of grounded energy. When certain minerals, such as salt, are added…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

Can I sleep too many hours while grounded?

No. Ideally, you would be grounded 24/7 so sleeping grounded gives you a large block of grounded time, so it's a great idea in that regard. Additionally, because your body is undergoing its normal re…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

What is grounding?

The earth beneath your feet provides you with food and water. It gives you a surface to sit, stand, walk, run, swim, climb, play, and build on. It also provides you with something very surprising - e…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

Am I grounded when I touch a tree?

Trees are made of wood, which is an insulating substance that does not ground you. However, the sap of the tree is grounded and so trees do have the ability to ground you, especially when the tree is…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

Can I be grounded too much?

No, it's impossible to be grounded too much. (You can definitely be UN-grounded too much though!)

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

Can you wear shoes and be grounded?

Most footwear today is made with plastic/rubber composite soles and do not conduct the Earth’s electric energy. Shoes with leather/hide soles, which were the primary footwear material in the past, or…

Updated 3 years ago by Clint Ober

Do the floors in my house ground me if I'm barefoot?

It depends on the floor type! NOT GROUNDED: Wood floors. Vinyl floors. Glazed tiles. Unfinished tiles applied over wood, plywood, plastic, or vinyl understructure and/or tiles adhered with a petroche…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

What surfaces will ground me? Which surfaces won't?

Conductive Surfaces Include: Soil. Grass. Sand. Gravel that is touching the earth. Rock that is touching the earth. Unsealed concrete or concrete with a water-based sealant that is touching the earth…

Updated 2 years ago by Clint Ober

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