Article ; Online: Grounding the Human Body Improves Facial Blood Flow Regulation
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications, Vol 04, Iss 05, Pp 293-
Results of a Randomized, Placebo Controlled Pilot Study
2014 Volume 308
Abstract: Earthing (grounding) refers to bringing the human body in direct contact with the negative electric charge of the earth’s surface by barefoot exposure outdoors or using special conductive indoor systems that are connected to the Earth. To determine if ... ...
Abstract | Earthing (grounding) refers to bringing the human body in direct contact with the negative electric charge of the earth’s surface by barefoot exposure outdoors or using special conductive indoor systems that are connected to the Earth. To determine if earthing improves facial blood circulation/flow, a double-blind study was designed with forty subjects either grounded or sham-grounded (27 grounded subjects and 13 sham-grounded subjects acting as controls) for at least one hour in a comfortable recliner chair equipped with conductive mat, pillow, and patches. The grounding systems were either grounded or sham-grounded via a wire to the ground port (third hole) of a power outlet. A Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging camera was used to continuously record changes in facial blood flow non-invasively. Facial blood flow regulation clearly improved among grounded— but not sham-grounded—subjects. The results demonstrate, for the first time, that even one-hour contact with the earth restores blood flow regulation to the face suggesting enhanced skin tissue repair and improved facial appearance with possible implications for overall health. Further studies, using larger comparison groups, longer monitoring times, and more measuring methods, are warranted in order to confirm the novel influence of the Earth as a protector of skin health and appearance. |
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Keywords | Earthing ; Grounding ; Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging ; Facial Blood Flow ; Chemistry ; QD1-999 ; Science ; Q |
Subject code | 610 |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2014-11-01T00:00:00Z |
Publisher | Scientific Research Publishing |
Document type | Article ; Online |
Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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