Clinton Ober discovered Earthing and its benefits. Stephen Sinatra M.D. is a board-certified cardiologist and nutrition and anti-aging specialist, and Martin Zucker has more than 30 years as a professional writer of natural healing, fitness, and alternative medicine.

Who invented earthing?

The phenomenon of Earthing was discovered in 1998 while Clint Ober, a retired pioneer of the American cable TV industry, sat on a park bench watching people walk by. He realized that every one of us wears rubber soled shoes and that these shoes prevent us from connecting to the Earth.

Where does earthing come from?

The origins of earthing go back thousands of years. Earth’s power and energy have been acknowledged throughout history. Initial records date back to the Chinese, who focused on ‘Earth Qi’. Native American’s have a well-documented respect for mother nature, which was and is an integral part of their culture.