Grounding with Purpose: How Earthing Compliments Homeopathy in Our Home.
- Kathy Roberts
- Apr 25
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 14
As a practising Homeopath and mother, I’m always seeking ways to bring natural balance into our home, especially when modern life pulls us so far from it. One practice that has become essential for our family is grounding, or earthing, and more recently, we’ve embraced the use of grounding mats as a practical way to stay connected, especially indoors and during colder months.
What Is Grounding?
Grounding refers to making direct contact with the Earth’s surface electrons, typically by walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand. The Earth carries a mild negative charge, and this can help balance our own electrical systems, which become overloaded by exposure to screens, EMFs, and stress, which in turn cause inflammation in the body.
But we live in a time where walking barefoot in nature every day isn’t always possible. That’s where grounding mats come in. These are conductive devices you plug into the grounding port of an electrical outlet, allowing the electrons from the Earth to flow to your body, even when you’re inside. They mimic the benefits of standing on the Earth, right from your home or office.
The Science Behind Grounding (and Mats)
Research into grounding has found measurable physiological effects:
Reduces inflammation and pain: One study in the Journal of Inflammation Research showed a decrease in inflammatory markers after grounding.
Improves sleep and stress levels: Grounding has been shown to normalize cortisol levels and improve circadian rhythms.
Supports immune health, mood, and energy levels by recharging the body’s electrical field.
Grounding mats, while a relatively newer innovation, have been studied too. A 2012 study found that using a grounding mat while seated significantly altered electric charge and reduced blood viscosity, a known factor in cardiovascular disease.
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Grounding in Our Family Life
For my teenage son, who spends a lot of time on screens for both school and social life, I’ve introduced a grounding sheet on his bed. He was sceptical at first (as teens often are), but after a few days, he noticed better focus and a more balanced mood. He is very active and gets lots of sun light, however I wanted to make sure we reduced as much electrical influence on him as possible.
For myself and my husband, we have also added a ground sheet to our bed, and added grounding mats to our workspaces. I keep one under my feet while consulting with clients or writing case notes. My husband, who often sits for long hours on video calls reported the best night sleep he'd had in a long time the very first night we used the sheets! We have both noticed more energy during the day, less physical aches and pains, and I find it helps me feel emotionally calmer and less wired after long sessions.
Grounding + Homeopathy: A Natural Synergy
In Homeopathy, we work with the vital force, the energetic blueprint that governs physical and emotional health. Earthing compliments Homeopathy as it supports that same energy by restoring bioelectrical balance. While remedies work to gently nudge the body toward healing, grounding mats help stabilize the energy field and reduce the overstimulation we all experience in our tech-heavy lives.
When I recommend grounding to clients, whether via nature or mats, I’m often met with surprise at how effective something so simple can be. It doesn’t interfere with remedies, it amplifies them. Grounding brings in the quiet strength of the Earth, which complements Homeopathy’s subtle but deep action.
How to Use Grounding Mats in Everyday Life
At your desk: Place your bare feet or wrists on a grounding mat while working.
While sleeping: Grounding mattress pads or sheets connect you through the night, enabling a peaceful and restorative sleep.
During screen time: Teens can benefit from placing their feet or hands on a mat while using electronics.
During meditation or yoga: Sit on a grounding mat to deepen the calming effect.
If you are curious as to what sheets I have chosen for my family you can view them here.
You can also view some of the science here
Final Thoughts
Grounding mats are a modern bridge back to the natural world. For our family, they’ve become part of our healing lifestyle, right alongside Homeopathy, nourishing foods, and time outdoors.
Whether you’re dealing with tech overload, emotional burnout, or chronic health challenges, grounding whether, through nature or a mat, it is a safe, supportive way to bring your system back to neutral.
Do you feel you would like to work with me? Then please do reach out!
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