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Modern rubber shoes block the Earth's natural healing electrons. Clinical research proves that walking barefoot on grass for 20 minutes neutralizes free radicals and destroys inflammation.
What We Found
The authors disclosed they are independent contractors for EarthFx Inc., "the company sponsoring earthing research," and two of them own shares.
The review itself says most of the studies "involved relatively few subjects." Many used grounding mats, patches or sheets, not walks outside.
Cleveland Clinic says earthing's medical claims are unproven and the research is limited, though time outdoors has real benefits. Independent appraisals rate the evidence as low quality.
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