What is Grounding? Natural Relief for Menopause & Perimenopause

What is Grounding?

Grounding (also called earthing) is a simple, science-backed way to reconnect your body with the Earth’s natural energy — just by walking barefoot on the ground or using a grounded product indoors.

It might sound a little “woo woo’’ but it’s actually pure biology. When your skin connects to the Earth, a gentle exchange of electrons help neutralize the excess charge and inflammation that’s been build up in your body from modern life — and things start to heal and rebalance.

Grounding is More Than Just a Fluffy Wellness Trend, its Simple, Powerful and Backed by Science

Your body runs on energy — just like the Earth.

Every heartbeat, every thought, every hormone shift is powered by tiny electrical signals. But modern life (spending hours indoors, aging and increased screen time) cuts us off from the planet’s natural energy field.

How it Works

The Earth carries a gentle negative charge – a constant flow of tiny particles (free electrons)

When your bare skin touches the Earth (or a grounded surface like our mat), free electrons can move into your body. Think of them like little “antioxidants from the Earth” — they help calm and balance what’s happening inside you.

Your body builds up free radicals everyday

Free radicals are created by stress, pollution, poor sleep, aging and modern life). They cause inflammation and can make you feel sore, tired, unwell or out of balance. Inflammation is at the root cause of many illnesses.

When the Earth’s free electrons meet your body’s free radicals, they neutralize each other

This helps to reduce inflammation and restore your body’s natural equilibrium.

In simple terms - grounding brings your body back to its natural baseline.

So your system can do what it's designed to do. Heal, restore and rebalance.

Grounding mats simply bring this experience indoors

By connecting to a grounded power outlet, a grounding mat mimics the effect of walking barefoot outside — no dirt, no weather issues, perfect for modern day living. Use whilst your rest, work or relax.

Why it Matters For Women in Midlife

During perimenopause and menopause, your body is undergoing hormonal shifts that affect sleep, stress, and inflammation – the cause behind many of these crazy symptoms you may be experiencing.

Grounding can help calm your system and promote balance by supporting cortisol regulation, better sleep, and mood stability.

It can help with:

- Improved sleep quality
- Reduce hot flashes and night sweats
- Supports stress relief and emotional balance
- Help the body recalibrate during hormonal changes

How to Start Grounding Indoors and Outdoors

Walk barefoot on grass, sand, or soil
Sit or lie on the Earth
Swim in natural water – ocean, lake
Use a grounding mat indoors — especially while you sleep, work or relax

Over time, consistent use can help your nervous system feel more supported and regulated.

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The History of Grounding

Grounding isn’t new — for most of human history, we lived in direct connection with the Earth, it’s how our bodies were designed to function. We walked barefoot, rested on natural ground, and spent our days surrounded by nature’s rhythm.

Across generations, cultures understood that the Earth holds energy — and that staying connected to it keeps us balanced. But in the last century, modern life has quietly pulled that connection away. Synthetic shoes, the rise of screen time, and hours indoors have left most of us unplugged from the very thing that helps us feel calm and well.

Grounding is simply a return. A gentle remembering of what your body already knows.

It’s not about giving up comfort or modern life — it’s about restoring something essential: your connection to the Earth.

Whether you slip off your shoes outdoors or rest on a Grounded Glow mat, the intention is the same: reconnect, restore balance, and feel at home in your body again.

At Grounded Glow, we believe women should embrace this season and prioritise themselves - because you deserve to always feel connected to your best self.

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