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Earthing® | Ground Therapy® Technical Questions

Why do I feel a stinging or tingling in my hands when I'm working on my laptop and grounded?

Ungrounded laptops (without a three prong power cord) can generate significant electric fields. Some people will feel sensations while they are grounded and working on the computer. If the feeling is…

Updated by Clint Ober

Am I grounded outside if I wear electrostatic discharge footwear (ESD)?

ESD shoes are primarily designed for discharging static electricity but to a degree they ground the body beneficially. They are better than regular shoes but not as good as going barefoot. The differ…

Updated by Clint Ober

How do I test Earthing® products with a voltmeter?

For simplicity's sake, we recommend using a continuity tester instead of a voltmeter, which can be purchased HERE : If you prefer to use a voltmeter to test your Earthing® product though, please note…

Updated by Clint Ober

How are Earthing® products different from therapeutic systems that stimulate the frequencies of the Earth?

Such devices utilize pulsed electromagnet fields (PEMF). These fields, however, do not contain any electrons, and thus cannot deliver electrons to the body as grounding does. Earthing® products condu…

Updated by Clint Ober

Can I use an Earthing® product in bed with a magnetic mattress pad?

Yes, you can Earthing product on TOP of a magnetic mattress pad. Magnets will not interfere with grounding and may even help the electrons involved in grounding get distributed faster in the body. Do…

Updated by Clint Ober

How much current is being transferred from the earth's surface through the wire to an Earthing® product?

There is no constant measurable current flow beyond the instant equalization charge transferred to the body when a person makes contact with an Earthing® product. Once your body is grounded, the rate…

Updated by Clint Ober

When using a voltmeter, is there a certain number you should be under to know you are successfully grounded?

The voltmeter should reduce your body voltage by at least a factor of 20. So if you are at 1.5V when not touching the mat and your body voltage goes down to 0.075V or smaller when you are using a gro…

Updated by Clint Ober

Can I use two different Earthing® products at the same time?

Yes, you can use multiple grounding products at the same time, but for safety sake you should only plug them into one grounding source: either a grounded outlet or a ground rod. Not one to the outlet…

Updated by Clint Ober

If I lose power in my house, will my Earthing® products still work?

Earthing® products don’t “run” on electricity. They are connected to the energy of the Earth through the ground port of your outlet, not to the electric ports that operate your lights and appliances.…

Updated by Clint Ober

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