Getting Grounded with PEMF Therapy
If you’ve ever lived in an older home, you’ve likely encountered ungrounded outlets. Those are the pesky outlets with only two ports for inserting prongs (so much for charging your laptop). Ungrounded outlets are more than just an inconvenience, though—they’re also incredibly dangerous.
Without that third grounding prong, an outlet has no way to divert an overload of electricity safely, creating a risk of electric shock or even fire. A grounded outlet, however, channels any excess electricity safely into the earth, dispersing it and keeping you and your home safe.
So what does all of this have to do with wellness? It turns out quite a bit.
Our bodies, like those outlets, need to be grounded, too. We’re constantly interacting with electrical signals, whether from our own nervous system or external sources (looking at you, smartphone). But just like an ungrounded outlet, we don’t have a built-in way to discharge the extra electrical charges we gather. Without regular grounding, our bodies can experience imbalances, showing up as poor sleep, fatigue, inflammation, and chronic pain. This is where grounding practices and PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy come in, offering a way to safely discharge electricity from our bodies and restore balance naturally.
So how do you get grounded?
Luckily, we evolved on a planet perfectly suited to our human bodies, and nature provides exactly what we need to get grounded!
Have you ever noticed that calm, refreshed feeling after walking barefoot on soft grass or along a sandy beach? That’s no coincidence—the Earth is electrically active, and when our skin touches it directly, our bodies absorb its electrons. This natural exchange helps balance the positive charges we accumulate, working like a built-in antioxidant that supports cell regeneration and boosts overall health.
But here’s the catch: how often are you actually outside barefoot? For most of us, the answer is rarely. Unlike our ancestors, who farmed, hunted, and spent much of their time outdoors making direct bodily contact with the Earth, we’re now mostly indoors and wear shoes almost everywhere, blocking this natural contact with the Earth. It can also be especially difficult to ground naturally for people who have difficulty walking or have other disabilities that might prevent them from independently spending time outdoors barefoot.
Without regular grounding, the positive charges in our bodies can build up, leading to imbalances that can affect sleep, pain levels, and inflammation.
That’s where PEMF Therapy comes in.
PEMF Therapy
PEMF Therapy, or Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, offers a simple, non-invasive way to get grounded without needing a daily prance through your backyard (which your neighbors probably appreciate). By using electromagnetic pulses that mimic the Earth’s natural electrical currents, PEMF Therapy provides the same cellular-level grounding benefits of being outdoors.
These pulses interact with your body’s electrical system, encouraging cell repair, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. The Therapy itself is completely painless and can be done in a comfortable setting, making it an easy, accessible option for anyone looking to enjoy the restorative effects of grounding without depending on perfect weather, the time for an outdoor excursion, or when navigating disabilities that affect mobility.
The science behind PEMF Therapy
It’s no secret that electricity affects the human body. Our entire body operates on electrical signals, and people have been studying the effects of electricity on our bodies for centuries. In fact, early studies on the healing effects of electricity date back to 1841, but it wasn’t until the 1950’s that scientists began exploring this connection more seriously. Through numerous studies, researchers discovered that electromagnetic fields, like those involved in grounding, can help regenerate biomagnetic fields at the cellular level, enhancing cell health and function.
What exactly does that mean? Essentially, when we connect to the Earth physically, our bodies can discharge excess positive charges, absorbing negatively charged electrons from the ground in return. This interaction helps synchronize our bodies with the Earth’s natural frequencies, promoting cellular repair and restoring balance in the body’s electrical systems. By simulating this natural process, PEMF Therapy provides an alternative way to achieve grounding effects indoors.
PEMF Therapy’s potential for wellness led to its first FDA approval in 1979 for specific medical applications. Since then, research has continued to reveal its effectiveness in areas like pain relief, inflammation reduction, and cell regeneration. (To learn more, check out reviews of over 200 studies on PEMF here and here.)
Getting started with PEMF Therapy
Over the years, various methods have emerged for experiencing PEMF Therapy, but today, grounding mats have become one of the easiest and most accessible options. At Renew, we offer grounding mats that mimic the Earth’s natural electrical currents—just sit back in our comfy recliners, relax, and let the mats do the work!
Our wellness specialists will help you determine an ideal starting duration on the mat based on your health history and goals, gradually increasing your session time as needed. While the ideal duration varies from person to person, research has shown that as little as 30 minutes a day can make a noticeable difference in pain levels. In fact, one study noted an 80% reduction in pain after just one week of consistent grounding sessions.
For those who want to make grounding a part of their daily routine, PEMF mats are also available for purchase at Renew, allowing you to incorporate this wellness practice from the comfort of your home.
The benefits of PEMF Therapy
Research has linked grounding with an impressive range of potential health benefits, including:
Improved mood and relaxation
Reduced pain
Decreased fatigue
Quicker muscle recovery after workouts
Lowered blood pressure
Better quality of sleep
Increased metabolic rate
Reduced stress levels
Support for the healing process
Ready to get grounded?
If you’re curious about grounding and PEMF Therapy, stop by Renew or book a complimentary consultation with us. A wellness specialist will take the time to get an in-depth understanding of your physical and mental health history, lifestyle, and goals and develop a comprehensive plan tailored just for you.
Additionally, join us for Coffee with Ana, our monthly Q&A led by Renew’s Director and wellness specialist, Ana Kat. This informal gathering is the perfect time to ask Ana any questions about the services we offer in Renew and a great way to dive deeper into holistic healing practices, including grounding and PEMF Therapy. Coffee with Ana takes place on the first Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. We’d love to see you there!
