Neonatology May 2018 PMID 28601861

Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants.

Rohit Passi, Kim K Doheny, Yuri Gordin, Hans Hinssen, Charles Palmer

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What people are saying

The overall discussions are highly positive and show deep interest, often referencing the 67% increase in vagal tone and potential health benefits, with tone and word choices that convey excitement about integrating grounding practices into neonatal care or personal health routines, like 'amazing', 'wonderful,' and 'game changer.'

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions enthusiastically support the findings, emphasizing the benefits of electrical grounding for preterm infants and citing the 67% increase in vagal tone as compelling evidence.

InterestHigh interest

Posts are highly interested, with many referencing related concepts like circadian rhythms, meditation, and potential clinical applications, showing curiosity and enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts quote specific data, such as skin potential reduction and vagal tone improvement, indicating deeper engagement with the research's implications, although some share personal thoughts or ask questions.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight significant potential impacts on neonatal care and stress resilience, with phrases like 'could reduce risk' and 'game changer' suggesting recognition of the research's importance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that electrical fields in the NICU environment produce a measurable electric potential on preterm infants' skin, and connecting them to ground significantly reduces this skin potential.
  • Grounding was shown to improve vagal tone (VT), a marker of stress resilience, with VT increasing by 67% after grounding and then returning to baseline levels once disconnected.
  • These findings suggest that electrical grounding in the NICU could help enhance autonomic function in preterm infants, potentially reducing their risk of stress-related complications like necrotizing enterocolitis.]

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@drkohilathas · X

I love it when more than one areas of interest of mine intertwine. "Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants - The electrical environment affects autonomic balance. Electrical grounding improves vagal tone and may improve resilience to stress and lower the

Aug 14, 2023 · 46 likes · 7 shares · 47,948 followers View post →
Steve~
@MirrorManStanly · X

Preterm infants vagal tone increased by 67% https://t.co/XmVGEtZj4O

Jan 1, 2023 · 10 likes · 2,312 followers View post →
Dr Anna Forbes
@DrAnnaForbes · X

Just 30 minutes of grounding can reset your nervous system. One study found it boosted vagal tone in preterm infants by 67%: https://t.co/zm2OpWm8b0. https://t.co/5CSfnQP8YI

May 28, 2025 · 10 likes · 1 share · 591 followers View post →
Dion Klitzke
@DionKlitzke · X

Touch the earth! Infants vagal tone (health measurement of autonomic nervous system) increased by 67% with Earthing/Grounding. https://t.co/g70h16RN0T

Jul 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,021 followers View post →
Weifan Zheng, Ph.D
@ExposomeHealth · X

"Electrical #Grounding Improves #VagalTone in Preterm Infants" https://t.co/BgAdiO2q86 https://t.co/KlM69YAtZ7

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,787 followers View post →
Weifan Zheng, Ph.D
@ExposomeHealth · X

@Mitominder #Grounding #earthing also help with vagal tone. Go outside, go barefoot or grab tree leaves or run a wire from outside into your house when possible —- https://t.co/BgAdiO2q86

Feb 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,787 followers View post →

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@Kahmanta1 · X

RT @DrAnnaForbes: Just 30 minutes of grounding can reset your nervous system. One study found it boosted vagal tone in preterm infants by…

May 31, 2025 · 1 share · 944 followers View post →
Dr Anna Forbes
@DrAnnaForbes · X

Just 30 minutes of grounding can reset your nervous system. One study found it boosted vagal tone in preterm infants by 67%: https://t.co/zm2OpWm8b0. https://t.co/5CSfnQP8YI

May 28, 2025 · 10 likes · 1 share · 591 followers View post →
Aprajita Nafs Nefes
@aprajitanefes · X

38:15 Study "Electric grounding improves vagal tone in premature infants" https://t.co/KQFdgDLqvS 38:57 Setting our biological clocks 39:11 Earthing and Meditation 39:26 Deepak Chopra, MD, author of "The Healing Self" Circadian Rythms Seasonal Rythms

Aug 19, 2024 · 4,541 followers View post →
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@woospik · X

전기 접지는 미숙아의 미주신경 음조를 개선합니다 신생아학 2017;112(2):187-192. doi: 10.1159/000475744. Epub 2017년 6월 10일 파시. R, 도헤니. KK, 고르딘. 응, 힌센. 하, 팔머. 씨. 요약: 이 연구의 목적은 신생아 중환자실(NICU) 환경 내의 전기장 강도를 측정하고 접지가 미숙아의 피부 https://t.co/xnH9mrLQCi

Jul 16, 2024 · 433 followers View post →
TerraLink
@TerraLink_ · X

The electrical environment affects autonomic balance. Grounding improves vagal tone and may improve resilience to stress and lower the risk of neonatal morbidity in preterm infants. https://t.co/uruLsYqpob

Jul 7, 2024 · 22 followers View post →
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@jerochatka · X

The researchers found that by connecting infants to electrical ground, the skin potential decreased significantly by about 95%, and VT- -vagal tone improved by 67%. https://t.co/s0gbVL8CHA

Feb 18, 2024 · 2 likes · 828 followers View post →
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@sincerejaee · X

RT @drkohilathas: I love it when more than one areas of interest of mine intertwine. "Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm…

Sep 28, 2023 · 7 shares · 48 followers View post →
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RT @drkohilathas: I love it when more than one areas of interest of mine intertwine. "Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm…

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@drkohilathas · X

RT @drkohilathas: I love it when more than one areas of interest of mine intertwine. "Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm…

Sep 19, 2023 · 7 shares · 47,948 followers View post →
Andy Scott
@AndyJScott · X

Not sure if this is standard practice, but there is a study supporting this https://t.co/SjzjKL3Da7 https://t.co/JibLu0VLyq

Aug 16, 2023 · 1 like · 4,689 followers View post →
AJ Valenzuela
@ajgtown89 · X

RT @drkohilathas: I love it when more than one areas of interest of mine intertwine. "Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm…

Aug 14, 2023 · 7 shares · 214 followers View post →
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@drkohilathas · X

I love it when more than one areas of interest of mine intertwine. "Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants - The electrical environment affects autonomic balance. Electrical grounding improves vagal tone and may improve resilience to stress and lower the

Aug 14, 2023 · 46 likes · 7 shares · 47,948 followers View post →
Dion Klitzke
@DionKlitzke · X

Touch the earth! Infants vagal tone (health measurement of autonomic nervous system) increased by 67% with Earthing/Grounding. https://t.co/g70h16RN0T

Jul 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,021 followers View post →
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@yourfacemyfoot · X

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Jul 12, 2023 · 161 followers View post →
Steve~
@MirrorManStanly · X

Preterm infants vagal tone increased by 67% https://t.co/XmVGEtZj4O

Jan 1, 2023 · 10 likes · 2,312 followers View post →
Chillin119
@ChucklovesU3O8 · X

@KathMLee1 I’ve always wondered about grounding during a code or the effects on AFib, etc: https://t.co/BJJQrwccNk

Jun 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 133 followers View post →
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@boughtwblood · X

RT @hray4me: What a wonderful thing! Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants - Abstract - Neonatology 2017, Vol. 112, N…

Mar 25, 2022 · 1 share · 946 followers View post →
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@hray4me · X

What a wonderful thing! Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants - Abstract - Neonatology 2017, Vol. 112, No. 2 - Karger Publishers https://t.co/Wkjzuw2IiZ

Mar 25, 2022 · 1 share · 403 followers View post →
Weifan Zheng, Ph.D
@ExposomeHealth · X

"Electrical #Grounding Improves #VagalTone in Preterm Infants" https://t.co/BgAdiO2q86 https://t.co/KlM69YAtZ7

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,787 followers View post →
Premmie the Unicorn (& Tory!)
@UnicornPremmie · X

I came across this really interesting article: "Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants" https://t.co/U2nnILhqUE & to learn more about grounding, check out this movie on YouTube: https://t.co/037XeYLAFF https://t.co/8a9Sn3V7Of

Apr 6, 2021 · 10 followers View post →
Weifan Zheng, Ph.D
@ExposomeHealth · X

@Mitominder #Grounding #earthing also help with vagal tone. Go outside, go barefoot or grab tree leaves or run a wire from outside into your house when possible —- https://t.co/BgAdiO2q86

Feb 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,787 followers View post →
FluTrackers.com
@FluTrackers · X

Electrical Grounding Improves Vagal Tone in Preterm Infants (Could reduce risk of necrotizing enterocolitis) https://t.co/iGFOU9daEx h/t Emily

Aug 29, 2019 · 67,008 followers View post →