Logan Christopher - Get Grounded

A Special Report by Logan Christopher www.LegendaryStrength.com
Introduction

Sometimes its the simplest things that can make a big difference. In this report Im going to be sharing one of those simple things. Youll see the research behind it and how you can apply it right away to increase your health and also your ability to perform in the gym, on the mat, or on the field.

This idea makes intuitive sense. Despite that, the vast majority of people havent done it in a long time. In fact, they do things in order to specifically shield themselves from the beneficial aspects. After you finish this report, armed with this knowledge, this wont be you.

There has been a rise in all chronic diseases over the years despite rapid advancements in knowledge and medicine. What causes all this? While there are many causes, as science further advances we begin to see that many of these various elements have the same root causes.

One of these causes is having our bodies disconnected from the earth. Thats right. Maintaining a connection to the earth is one of the best things you can do for your health. Not only that but as you shall come to see, it can play a significant role in your recovery and cardiovascular capabilities. These means improved performance.

The Research

This area has just begun to receive scientific attention. Several studies have already been conducted with many more to come in upcoming years. In this section well briefly explore those studies.

Instead of you having to wade through many pages of research, Ive pulled out the bits that seem most applicable and noteworthy, including the setup and conclusions of each study.

Of course, I invite you to dive into the full research. You can read the complete research reports at: http://earthinginstitute.net/index.php/research
Or you can read the book Earthing: The most important health discovery ever? available on Amazon.com and other book retailers for even more detailed research.
There is also a link to each study found within the summary below.

Also as this is research, there are many terms which you may be unfamiliar with. Dont worry if you dont know what every term means. Youll be able to grasp the conclusions of each study without knowing what bilirubin or a Pi=PCr ratio is. (I dont know, so dont ask.)

Pilot Study on the Effect of Grounding on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness http://earthinginstitute.net/studies/earthing_delayed_muscle_2010.pdf

The purpose of this pilot study was to see whether there were markers that might differentiate between subjects who had undergone a bout of eccentric exercise resulting in delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and acute inflammation and were then grounded by sleeping on the patented sheets as opposed to those who had undergone the same process but slept on sham sheets and were not grounded. If markers were able to differentiate these groups, these markers could be studied in greater detail with a larger subject base in the future.

DOMS is a well-known result of excessive, unfamiliar, or intensive exercise movements. Muscle cell breakdown occurs along the Z-lines, which are the regions where tension developed within the muscle cell is conducted to the myofascial system, and by leakage across cell membranes. To date, there is no known treatment that reduces the time frame to recovery, but apparently massage and hydrotherapy and acupuncture can reduce pain. This condition presents in 2448 hours after the exercise and its duration can last well over 96 hours. It produces acute inflammation in the muscle(s) affected.

Forty-eight (48) markers were measured. In 30 of these markers, a consistent pattern emerged; over the 3-day testing period, one or the other group was always above or below the other group. Of 144 data points, 52 (36.1%) showed differences of 10% or greater and 30 (20.8%) showed differences of 20% or greater. White blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, bilirubin, creatine kinase, Pi=PCr ratios, GPC, PC and both a subjective and objective pain measurement had a strong, positive relationship with the grounded subjects. Grounding appears to be the first intervention with the potential to reduce the time of recovery and improve muscle function from DOMS. The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as

Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress http://earthinginstitute.net/studies/cortisol_study_2004.pdf

Objectives: Diurnal cortisol secretion levels were measured and circadian cortisol profiles were evaluated in a pilot study conducted to test the hypothesis that grounding the human body to earth during sleep will result in quantifiable changes in cortisol. It was also hypothesized that grounding the human body would result in changes in sleep, pain, and stress (anxiety, depression, irritability), as measured by subjective reporting.

Subjects and Interventions: Twelve (12) subjects with complaints of sleep dysfunction, pain, and stress were grounded to earth during sleep for 8 weeks in their own beds using a conductive mattress pad. Saliva tests were administered to establish pregrounding baseline cortisol levels. Levels were obtained at 4-hour intervals for a 24-hour period to determine the circadian cortisol profile. Cortisol testing was repeated at week 6. Subjective the circadian cortisol profile. Cortisol testing was repeated at week 6. Subjective week test period.

Results: Measurable improvements in diurnal cortisol profiles were observed, with cortisol levels significantly reduced during night-time sleep. Subjects 24-hour circadian cortisol profiles showed a trend toward normalization. Subjectively reported symptoms, including sleep dysfunction, pain, and stress, were reduced or eliminated in nearly all subjects.

At the end of the 8-week test period, 11 of 12 subjects reported that it took less time to fall asleep while grounded to earth. All 12 subjects reported waking fewer times during the night. The average number of times that subjects reported waking up during the night, pregrounding, was 2.5 times per night (group average), and this average dropped to 1.4 times per night or a 44% reduction. Nine (9) of the 12 subjects reported improvement in fatigue (more refreshed/less fatigued), 2 reported no change, and 1 reported feeling worse. Ten (10) of 12 subjects reported decreased pain with sleep, 1 reported no change, and 1 reported worsening of pain.

Of the 11 subjects who reported, pregrounding, that pain interfered with general activities, 7 reported improvement and 4 reported no change after sleeping grounded to earth. Nine (9) of 12 subjects reported improvement in daytime energy levels and 3 subjects reported no change. Nine (9) of 12 subjects reported reduction in emotional
stress level. They were less bothered by problems such as anxiety, depression and irritability. Two (2) subjects reported no change and 1 reported worse stress levels.

Conclusions: Results indicate that grounding the human body to earth (earthing) during sleep reduces night-time levels of cortisol and resynchronizes cortisol hormone secretion more in alignment with the natural 24-hour circadian rhythm profile. Changes were most apparent in females. Furthermore, subjective reporting indicates that grounding the human body to earth during sleep improves sleep, reduces pain and stress.

Grounding the Human Body to Earth
Reduces Chronic Inflammation and Related Chronic Pain