Earthing the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes

Sokal, Karol; Sokal, Paweł

doi:10.1089/acm.2010.0687

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“…In particular, Marino et al [1974] and Harutyunyan and Artsruni [2013] reported changes in serum protein fractions of rats exposed to vertical fields of 0.6-19.7 kV/m and 200 kV/m. These results were consistent with data provided by Sokal and Sokal [2011], who showed increased content of alfa1-and alfa-2 globulin fractions in serum of humans grounded for 7 days. In our experiments, the mentioned fractions were diminished in ESF-exposed rats.…”

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Effect of in vivo and in vitro exposure to electrostatic field on some hematological parameters in rats

Harutyunyan

Mkrtchyan

Sukiasyan

et al. 2016

Bioelectromagnetics

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the external electrostatic field (ESF) on some hematological parameters in rats. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments were carried out. In in vivo investigations, rats were exposed to ESF (200 kV/m) during short (1 h) and long periods (6 days, 6 h daily). For in vitro study, the blood of intact rats was exposed to ESF for 1 h. Blood hematology was measured using validated ABX Micros ESV 60 Veterinary Hematology Analyzer. DNA damage in blood leucocytes was detected by means of comet assay. ESF effect on blood cell count was mainly manifested in white blood cells (WBC) and platelets. Damage of WBC was shown both in vitro and in vivo despite alterations in the count. This means the observed increase in WBC count in some cases might be a result of WBC compensatory mobilization from the bone marrow. Red blood cell (RBC) count and related parameters were slightly affected by ESF. Nevertheless, alterations in the shape and size of RBC were manifested. All ESF effects were extinguished in 14 days after the end of exposure. Bioelectromagnetics. 37:513-526, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Effect of in vivo and in vitro exposure to electrostatic field on some hematological parameters in rats

Harutyunyan

Mkrtchyan

Sukiasyan

et al. 2016

Bioelectromagnetics

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“…It has been reported that electrons in the body neutralize reactive oxygen species, which help the body's immune and inflammatory responses . Therefore, the presence of these positive static charges on the skin surface is a major problem affecting the feeling, appearance, and health of skin . Through direct contact or through animal skins used as footwear or sleeping mats, the ground's abundant free electrons can enter the body, which is electrically conductive .…”

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Control of Skin Potential by Triboelectrification with Ferroelectric Polymers

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Negatively polarized ferroelectric polymer β-P(VDF-TrFE) shows higher positive triboelectric properties than skin, which could lead to new medical applications. Kelvin force microscope measurements and triboelectric nanogenerator characterizations are performed to demonstrate this new property. In addition, how many negative charges are exchanged by contact electrification between the negatively polarized β-P(VDF-TrFE) and the skin is estimated.

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“…Seven-hour earthing of an insulated human body causes a decrease in serum concentrations of total protein and albumin, while it increases the concentration of globulins. However 1-hour interruption of human contact with the earth causes an increase in total protein and globulin concentrations [4]. …”

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Differences in Blood Urea and Creatinine Concentrations in Earthed and Unearthed Subjects during Cycling Exercise and Recovery

Sokal

Jastrzębski

Jaskulska

et al. 2013

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Contact of humans with the earth, either directly (e.g., with bare feet) or using a metal conductor, changes their biochemical parameters. The effects of earthing during physical exercise are unknown. This study was carried out to evaluate selected biochemical parameters in subjects who were earthed during cycling. In a double-blind, crossover study, 42 participants were divided into two groups and earthed during exercise and recovery. One group was earthed in the first week during 30 minutes of cycling exercise and during recovery, and a second group was earthed in the second week. A double-blind technique was applied. Blood samples were obtained before each training session, after 15 and 30 minutes of exercise, and after 40 minutes of recovery. Significantly lower blood urea levels were observed in subjects earthed during exercise and relaxation. These significant differences were noted in both groups earthed at the beginning of exercise (P < 0.0001), after 15 (P < 0.0001) and 30 minutes (P < 0.0001) of exercise, and after 40 minutes of relaxation (P < 0.0001). Creatinine concentrations in earthed subjects during exercise were unchanged. Conclusions. Earthing during exercise lowers blood urea concentrations and may inhibit hepatic protein catabolism or increase renal urea excretion. Exertion under earthing may result in a positive protein balance.

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Earthing the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes

Cited by 33 publications

References 8 publications

Effect of in vivo and in vitro exposure to electrostatic field on some hematological parameters in rats

Effect of in vivo and in vitro exposure to electrostatic field on some hematological parameters in rats

Control of Skin Potential by Triboelectrification with Ferroelectric Polymers

Differences in Blood Urea and Creatinine Concentrations in Earthed and Unearthed Subjects during Cycling Exercise and Recovery

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