In North America, Indigenous cultures like Lakota revere Mother Earth, believing in the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and spiritual realms. They see natural elements like water, soil, and wind as vital for maintaining this balance. In South America, the Andean cultures honor Pachamama, or Mother Earth, as the giver of life and a healer (offering ceremonies to show gratitude and seek her healing powers). Australian Aboriginal cultures, through "Dreamtime," recognize the Earth as imbued with spiritual essence, believing that every rock, tree, and river holds a spirit that can bring healing. Daoism in the Far East emphasizes living in harmony with the Earth, with balanced Qi between humans and the Earth leading to good health. Across these cultures there is a shared reverence for the Earth as a powerful healer and life-sustainer.

I remember as a young Lakota child, watching my family dance each summer under the scorching heat of the South Dakota plains during Sundance ceremony—a sacred and time-honored tradition of the Lakota people. I was captivated by the sight of their bodies adorned with beautiful regalia, but my eyes were always drawn to my mother among the dancers. She would dance for DAYS and not get tired. She was grounded in spirit and body.

Across the spectrum of human civilization, many cultures hold a deep and profound reverence for the Earth, viewing it not merely as an inanimate dwelling place, but as a living entity imbued with healing and restorative powers. These perspectives are beautifully encapsulated in a variety of traditions, customs, and narratives around the world.

Between Aug 2019 - July 2020, Lin et. al. launched a study to explore grounding's potential to treat various issues in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's, a degenerative brain disorder, affects memory and thinking, leading to dementia in 60-80% of cases.