EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 11 MIN
Dr Jake Schmitz on Health Benefits of Grounding
from Open Range · host garyemineth
Dr. Jake Schmitz’s segment on Grounding, also called Earthing, argues that direct physical contact with the earth may offer significant health benefits by helping the body regulate inflammation. He explains that grounding is as simple as taking off your shoes and socks and standing barefoot on grass, dirt, or the ground. According to Schmitz, the earth naturally donates electrons to the body, and these electrons help neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules involved in oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. He frames inflammation as a necessary short-term immune response, but says trouble begins when it becomes chronic. In his view, chronic inflammation contributes to nearly every major disease. Grounding, he says, acts like a natural “off switch” by supplying electrons that calm this ongoing inflammatory burden. He emphasizes that this transfer happens almost instantly, citing studies discussed in a documentary available through earthing.com. He recommends the documentary as a starting point for people who want to explore the research and claims in more detail. Schmitz also connects the rise of chronic inflammation to modern life. He notes that people now live in insulated homes, wear rubber-soled shoes, and spend much of their time separated from the ground in cars and buildings. In contrast, he suggests that older or more traditional cultures maintained greater physical connection with the earth and may have avoided some of the chronic illnesses common today. He mentions practical tools such as grounding mats, bed mats, and pillow products that plug into grounded outlets, allowing people to simulate contact with the earth indoors, especially in colder climates. He also briefly compares grounding with PEMF, or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. While grounding passively reduces inflammation, he says PEMF more actively promotes tissue repair. Overall, Schmitz presents grounding as a simple, low-cost wellness practice that may reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and help people rely less on medications by addressing underlying imbalances naturally. #grounding #groundingpractice #healthliving #earthing
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Dr. Jake Schmitz’s segment on Grounding, also called Earthing, argues that direct physical contact with the earth may offer significant health benefits by helping the body regulate inflammation. He explains that grounding is as simple as taking off your shoes and socks and standing barefoot on grass, dirt, or the ground. According to Schmitz, the earth naturally donates electrons to the body, and these electrons help neutralize free radicals, which are unstable molecules involved in oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. He frames inflammation as a necessary short-term immune response, but says trouble begins when it becomes chronic. In his view, chronic inflammation contributes to nearly every major disease. Grounding, he says, acts like a natural “off switch” by supplying electrons that calm this ongoing inflammatory burden. He emphasizes that this transfer happens almost instantly, citing studies discussed in a documentary available through earthing.com. He recommends the documentary as a starting point for people who want to explore the research and claims in more detail. Schmitz also connects the rise of chronic inflammation to modern life. He notes that people now live in insulated homes, wear rubber-soled shoes, and spend much of their time separated from the ground in cars and buildings. In contrast, he suggests that older or more traditional cultures maintained greater physical connection with the earth and may have avoided some of the chronic illnesses common today. He mentions practical tools such as grounding mats, bed mats, and pillow products that plug into grounded outlets, allowing people to simulate contact with the earth indoors, especially in colder climates. He also briefly compares grounding with PEMF, or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. While grounding passively reduces inflammation, he says PEMF more actively promotes tissue repair. Overall, Schmitz presents grounding as a simple, low-cost wellness practice that may reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and help people rely less on medications by addressing underlying imbalances naturally. #grounding #groundingpractice #healthliving #earthing
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