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Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Human Physiology
  • Environmental Electromagnetics

Background:

  • The human body possesses an aqueous environment and skeletal structure where bioelectrical and bioenergetical processes occur.
  • The interaction between the Earth's conductive mass and the human body's electrical environment is crucial for these biological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of the Earth's mass as an electrolytic conductor on the human organism's electrical environment.
  • To understand how grounding influences bioelectrical and bioenergetical processes within the body.

Main Methods:

  • Electrical potential measurements were taken on the tongue, teeth, nails, and in venous blood of subjects.
  • Experiments were conducted in a Faraday cage, comparing earthed and unearthed subjects.
  • Measurements were recorded in both lying and dynamic (standing up/lying down) positions.

Main Results:

  • Unearthed subjects in a lying position showed an electric potential near 0 mV.
  • Earthing the body via a copper conductor to a moistened surface immediately reduced electrostatic potential to approximately -200 mV.
  • Movement caused transient potential changes in unearthed individuals, while earthed individuals maintained stable potentials.

Conclusions:

  • Earthing the human body plays a fundamental role in regulating bioelectrical and bioenergetical processes.
  • The Earth's electromagnetohydrodynamic potential is identified as the mechanism responsible for this regulatory effect.
  • Maintaining a stable electrical environment through grounding is vital for physiological homeostasis.