Biomedicines December 2022 PMID 36672565

The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine Changes in the Rat.

Hyun-Jung Park, Woojin Jeong, Hyo Jeong Yu, Minsook Ye, Yunki Hong, Minji Kim, Ji Youn Kim, Insop Shim

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Peak: 3 in Dec 2022
across 3 sources since Dec 2022

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Dec 2022 – Apr 2025

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions lean towards agreement with the study's findings, citing phrases like 'reduced anxiety' and 'some science behind it,' while interest remains moderate through mentions of concepts like electrons and grounding. The tone is generally supportive but lacking in detailed critique, indicating a neutral to mildly engaged perspective that sees potential impact in natural stress alleviation techniques.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to support the idea that grounding or earthing has calming effects, with mentions that exposure to the earth's energy can reduce anxiety in rats.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, with some posts introducing scientific concepts and highlighting key findings, but lacking deep technical analysis.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The engagement appears casual, primarily sharing simple summaries or statements without detailed critique or exploration of methodology.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts imply that the research could influence ideas about natural stress relief methods, hinting at potential applications but without strong claims of immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how using an earthing mat, which reconnects people to the Earth's electrical energy, can affect stress and anxiety behaviors in rats, showing that it can decrease stress indicators.
  • Rats that used the earthing mat spent more time in the open arms of an anxiety test, suggesting reduced anxiety, and showed decreased levels of stress-related brain activity markers like CRF and cFos.
  • Overall, the results imply that earthing mats might help alleviate stress and anxiety by influencing the brain's stress response systems, although some behavioral tests showed no difference.]

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jamesob
@jamesob · X

Exposure to earth's ground (i.e. grounding or earthing) reduced anxiety in rats https://t.co/6OT8db8TdJ

Jan 5, 2024 · 14 likes · 13,763 followers View post →
Dr. Tanaka
@emtanaka · X

We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine Changes in the Rat’ by Park HJ et al @Biomed_MDPI @MDPIOpenAccess Read more here: https://t.co/h3AzFUjngv https://t.co/9Ofo4y7xLj

Dec 26, 2022 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 1,331 followers View post →
Sammaxxing
@sammaxxingg · X

Grounding is when electrons from

Jul 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 25 followers View post →
Dr. د. عبدالواحد الزهراني
@ralzahrani2020 · X

RT @emtanaka: We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine C…

Dec 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 4,874 followers View post →
Biomedicines MDPI
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RT @emtanaka: We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine C…

Dec 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,578 followers View post →
Dr. Tanaka
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RT @emtanaka: We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine C…

Jan 2, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,331 followers View post →

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kinda
@Kinda_Mey · X

@InterpreterSelf @olayan ليس كليا: https://t.co/3x362wOVdL

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EudaLife Magazine
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RT @sammaxxingg: Grounding is when electrons from

Jul 12, 2024 · 1 share · 420 followers View post →
Sammaxxing
@sammaxxingg · X

Grounding is when electrons from

Jul 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 25 followers View post →
jamesob
@jamesob · X

Exposure to earth's ground (i.e. grounding or earthing) reduced anxiety in rats https://t.co/6OT8db8TdJ

Jan 5, 2024 · 14 likes · 13,763 followers View post →
that pink
@cmmvc · X

@slimeslinger Looks like troll bait but there's some science behind it. https://t.co/XhtCgaZC0G https://t.co/ncaFxI41Yz

May 26, 2023 · 204 followers View post →
Jim Zhu
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RT @emtanaka: We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine C…

Jan 3, 2023 · 4 shares · 53 followers View post →
Dr. Tanaka
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RT @emtanaka: We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine C…

Jan 2, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,331 followers View post →
Dr. د. عبدالواحد الزهراني
@ralzahrani2020 · X

RT @emtanaka: We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine C…

Dec 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 4,874 followers View post →
Biomedicines MDPI
@Biomed_MDPI · X

RT @emtanaka: We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine C…

Dec 27, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,578 followers View post →
Dr. Tanaka
@emtanaka · X

We’re honored to present the article ‘The Effect of Earthing Mat on Stress-Induced Anxiety-like Behavior and Neuroendocrine Changes in the Rat’ by Park HJ et al @Biomed_MDPI @MDPIOpenAccess Read more here: https://t.co/h3AzFUjngv https://t.co/9Ofo4y7xLj

Dec 26, 2022 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 1,331 followers View post →
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