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Longevity Warehouse FAQ Page Please Click on the Category Below To View The FAQs Within FAQs Regarding Earthing Grounders FAQs Regarding Earthing Basics FAQs Regarding Earthing & Health FAQs Regarding Earthing Products PRODUCT RETURNS: Click on the Question Below For Your Answer! Q: How Do I Return A Product That I Don't Want? Q: What Items Are NOT Eligible For A Return? Q: How Long Do I Have To Return An Item I Don't Want? Q: I Just Realized I Placed A Duplicate Order. What Do I Do? Q: I Decided I Don't Want My Order But Haven't Received It Yet. Should I Refuse It When It Arrives? Q: What Do I Do If I Received A Product That Is Damaged? Q: Can I return My Earthing Products If I Don't Want Them? Q: How Do I Return A Product That I Don't Want? A: If you would like to return an item to the Longevity Warehouse, you must contact us first. Please email us at support@longevitywarehouse.com or call 1.805.870.5756 to set up your return. Items returned without prior contact may not be properly identified and this may either prolong or nullify your refund. Any items shipped to an improper address due to failure to contact us for return information are not our responsibility to refund or reship. Q: What Items Are NOT Eligible For A Return? A: Open food items and/or supplements that have been opened or have a broken seal, Books, Opened DVDs and DVD sets, Used Earthing Products, and Used Zappers are not eligible for a return. Q: How Long Do I Have To Return An Item I Don't Want? A: Items must be returned to us within 45 days of the initial purchase date. You must contact The Longevity Warehouse prior to the return, or the item may not be refunded. Please email us at support@longevitywarehouse.com or call 1.805.870.5756 to set up your return. Q: I Just Realized I Placed A Duplicate Order. What Do I Do? A: Please email us at support@longevitywarehouse.com or call 1.805.870.5756 immediately. The Longevity Warehouse is ultimately not responsible for duplicate orders placed by the customer online. Duplicate orders are subject to all of the guidelines laid out in the Return Policy. We will do our best to stop the order before it ships, but if we cannot stop it, it is the customer's responsibility to ship the package back to us. The duplicate order cannot be refunded until the package is received and processed back into inventory at the warehouse. Q: I Decided I Don't Want My Order But Haven't Received It Yet. Should I Refuse It When It Arrives? A: Rather than refuse the package, please accept it and contact us immediately so we may process the return appropriately at support@longevitywarehouse.com or call 1.805.870.5756 If you refuse to accept your package for any reason other than due to damage to the package, you may receive a refund for the products, minus the original shipment costs and the return shipping fees and a 3% processing fee, if and when we receive the package back to our warehouse. There is no guarantee that your package will be received back to our warehouse though if you refuse it. If we do not receive it back, we cannot refund you. **Please Note: If you refuse any package, there absolutely will be a return shipping fee associated with the package being sent back to us. That return shipping fee will be deducted from your refund. We have no way of knowing what the cost of this return fee will be until we are charged it by the shipping agent. By refusing your package, you accept the responsibility of paying this return fee**
Q: What Do I Do If I Received A Product That Is Damaged? A: If you receive a defective product you may return the product for a full refund or exchange. Please contact us at support@longevitywarehouse.com or call 1.805.870.5756 immediately to set up your return. Please do not send the product back to us without contacting us first. We will have the defective product picked up and returned to us free of shipping. We must receive the product back in order to send you a replacement product or issue a refund. All returns MUST be received at our Warehouse within 45 days of the initial purchase date. We are unable to offer ANY refunds for products returned to us past 45 days. No Exceptions. Q: Can I return My Earthing Products If I Don't Want Them? A: Earthing products, including the Grounders, are only able to be returned if UNOPENED and UNUSED. Opened Earthing products are non-refundable. Earthing products that qualify for a refund must be received back to our warehouse within 45 days of the initial purchase date. We are unable to offer a refund on any Earthing product returned back to us past 45 days. No exceptions. If you would like to return an item to the Longevity Warehouse, you must contact us first. Please email us at support@longevitywarehouse.com or call 1.805.870.5756 to set up your return. EARTHING GROUNDERS: Click on the Question Below For Your Answer! Q: Can I Return My Grounders If I Don't Want Them? Q: How Do Grounders Work? Q: How Do I Use Grounders? Q: How Often Should I Wear Grounders? Q: Are Grounders Made In Any Other Style? Q: What Materials Are Grounders Made From? Q: What Do I Do If The Insert Falls Out Of My Grounder?
Q: Can I Return My Grounders if I Don't Want Them? A: Grounders are only able to be returned if UNOPENED and UNUSED and must be received back to the warehouse within 45 days of the initial purchase date. If opened, Grounders may be sent back for an exchange ONLY. In order to qualify for an exchange, the Grounders must have be worn inside ONLY. There can be no noticeable wear, marks, or damage on any part of the flip flop, especially to the soles and to the bottom of the flip flop. We reserve the right to refuse an exchange after inspecting the flip flop if it does not meet the above guidelines. In the event that the flip flops do not qualify for an exchange after inspection, and you would like the flip flops back, you will be responsible for the shipping cost to have them send back to you.
Q: How Do Grounders Work? A: The conductive rubber plug in the sole of the flip flop is designed to touch the Earth on the bottom of the flip flop and then run through the flip flop to press the K1 acupressure point on your foot, thereby creating an optimal grounding connection between you and the Earth. The K1 point is the most effective spot to ground the body! Q: How Do I Use Grounders? A: Simply wear Grounders anytime you are outside! This allows your feet to connect to the Earth and ground you as you walk around (although not all surfaces are conductive.) The sole of your foot has more nerve endings, inch for inch, than any other part of your body. It's also where the acupuncture K1 point is located, with connectors running up through your entire body. The soles of your bare feet are a prime contact point to gather free electrons and natural energies from the Earth to send quickly through your body. Your sole is also endowed with more sweat glands than any place else on your anatomy. You perspire there more than any other part of the body, with the exception of your head and hands. The sweat on your feet acts as a conductor to help move the electron flow from the grounding equipment up into your body. Q: How Often Should I Wear Grounders? A: As often as possible! The more you connect to the Earth, the more you will benefit. The more compromised your health is, the more often and longer we recommend that you ground yourself. Important physiological improvements are measured to occur within 30 to 40 minutes, so the longer and more often you ground yourself, the better it is for your health. A: No, currently Grounders are only made in the flip flop style. We may consider making a closed-toe shoe sometime in the future, but for now, the flip flops are the only style of Earthing footwear available. Q: What Materials Are Grounders Made From? A: Grounders are 100% natural rubber derived from pure natural rubber trees with a carbonized conductive rubber center. Q: What Do I Do If The Insert Falls Out Of My Grounder?
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Q: What Surfaces Can I Walk On To Ground Myself? Q: What Surfaces Will Not Ground Me? Q: Can I Plug Something Into The Ground Port Of A Wall Electrical Outlet, For Example A Wire, And Wrap It Around My Ankle Or Wrist And Be Grounded? Q: What Is The Difference Between The Earth's Electric Field And The Electric Field Used To Conduct Electricity In Our Homes? Q: What Is The Difference Between The Earthing Technology And The Use Of Magnets? Q: Can Earthing Protect Me From Cell Phone Frequencies?
Q: What Surfaces Can I Walk On To Ground Myself? A: The following surfaces will ground you: 1. Any direct connection with the Earth. For example, grass, sand, or dirt. 2. Concrete: Concrete is a conductive substance made from water and minerals. It sits on the Earth and retains moisture so the free electrons will pass through it just as if you are sitting or standing on grass or open ground. **If the concrete is painted or sealed, there may not be conductivity** Q: What Surfaces Will Not Ground Me? A: The following surfaces will not ground you: 1. Asphalt: It is made from petrochemicals and is not conductive. 2. Wood. 3. Vinyl. 4. Tar or Tarmac. 5. Plastic. 6. Potentially painted or sealed concrete. Q: Can I Plug Something Into The Ground Port Of A Wall Electrical Outlet, For Example A Wire, And Wrap It Around My Ankle Or Wrist And Be Grounded? A: No! Unless you are an electrician or an electrical engineer, please do not experiment with plugging anything into a electrical wall outlet. It is unsafe to plug a bare wire into an electrical ground in any case. All of the Earthing brand products are specifically designed for safe, biological grounding. They have built-in resistors that limit the flow of current in order to prevent the unlikely possibility that electricity would flow through the connecting wire and possibly hurt someone. They allow the Earth's natural energy to come through but not any potentially harmful electricity. In this respect, the resistor acts like a "kink" in a hose, and is built-in protection similar to the systems utilized in industry throughout the world to prevent electricity and static from damaging sensitive electronic parts. Q: What Is The Difference Between The Earth's Electric Field And The Electric Field Used To Conduct Electricity In Our Homes? A: The Earth's electric field is mainly a continuous direct current (DC) producing field. Throughout history, life on the planet has attuned our biology to this subtle field. By comparison, home wiring systems in the U.S., use 60-cycle per second alternating current (AC). Unless at very low frequency (less than 10 cycles per second) and/or low power, alternating current is foreign to our biology. This, and other forms of man-made environmental electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are being researched as factors in a variety of stress-related responses. Many people are sensitive to EMFs. Studies show an association, but not cause and effect, between living new power lines (or exposure to EMFs on the job) and a higher range of health problems, such as childhood leukemia, brain tumors, certain cancers, birth defects and miscarriages. Q: What Is The Difference Between The Earthing Technology And The Use Of Magnets? A: Although the use of magnets produces some therapeutic effects when properly applied, magnets cannot provide free electrons, nor can they connect the body with the naturally balancing electric frequencies of the Earth. The patented Earthing Connection Technology is the only way, without standing directly on the Earth, to connect to the Earth's electrons. Q: Can Earthing Protect Me From Cell Phone Frequencies? A: The protective potential of Earthing has not been tested yet on cell phone exposure. There is no research indicating that Earthing will or will not protect a person from exposure to cell phone signals, microwave radiation, or radio frequencies. What we do know is that Earthing significantly reduces the induced body voltages generated by simple exposure to common household 60 Hz EMFs continuously emitted by all plugged-in electrical cords (even if the appliance is off), internal wiring, and all ungrounded electrical devices in the home or office. EARTHING AND HEALTH: Click on the Question Below For Your Answer! Please note that none of the statements made here constitute medical advice in any way or make any claim or cure or recommend treatment of any medical condition. Always consult with your personal physician regarding any personal health care issues. Q: How does Earthing affect the body’s ability to heal? Q: Earthing can improve quality of life, but what about aging? If stress causes premature aging, do you think we can add years to our lives by reconnecting with the Earth? Q: How many minutes or hours a day do I need to be grounded in order to feel results? Q: In clinical studies, the physiological effects of Earthing have been almost immediate. Can you explain this? Q: I feel better when I sleep grounded. What happens if I stop sleeping grounded? Q: I just started sleeping grounded and feel a bit strange. What could that be from? Q: Are there people who sleep grounded and don’t feel anything, or for whom grounding doesn’t work? Q: I purchased a bed sheet and noticed tingling in my feet for the first few nights. Should I be concerned? Q: I have pain. How can Earthing help me? Q: Do the products need to go where my pain is? Q: I have two stents. Could sleeping grounded do any damage to the stents? Q: Can Earthing products be used by somebody who has a pacemaker? Q: Can you use the Earthing products if you have knee and hip replacements? Q: Can I get too much of the Earth’s energy by sleeping grounded every night? Q: How does Earthing affect the body’s ability to heal? A: The simplest explanation is that aches and pains and other disturbances in our bodies are often caused by inflammation. Electrons from the Earth have natural anti-inflammatory effects and are conducted relatively fast throughout the body, which is a good conductor. One of the most profound discoveries in modern biomedicine is that many of the chronic and debilitating diseases of our time have the same cause: chronic inflammation. Scientists now realize that many of our aches and pains arise from small regions in the body where an inflammatory response has taken place, where the inflammation has not completely stopped after the healing process has ended. A low level of chronic inflammation can continue for years, damaging normal tissues and wasting energy. Many scientists believe that the human immune system evolved over a long span of time during which we were in virtually constant barefoot contact with the Earth. It is believed that the immune system began functioning less efficiently as humans increasingly separated themselves from the Earth. One recent example is the advent of shoes with insulating soles about 50 years ago. Chronic disease, inflammation, and insomnia have skyrocketed ever since and the loss of connection with the Earth may be one totally overlooked cause. Q: Earthing can improve quality of life, but what about aging? If stress causes premature aging, do you think we can add years to our lives by reconnecting with the Earth? A: We don't know the answer to that question, however Earthing looks promising as a powerful anti-aging strategy. Many researchers have documented the deterioration of the immune system as we age. The name for this is immunosenescence. A prominent medical theory states that one of the causes of general deterioration during aging is free radical damage, technically known as oxidative stress, which results in injury to cells. Since Earthing greatly reduces oxidative stress, we would expect it to increase life expectancy and improve health. There is no question that maintaining a functionally “young” immune system is an excellent strategy for preserving the quality of life and slowing senescence.
Q: How many minutes or hours a day do I need to be grounded in order to feel results? A: When you come in direct contact with the Earth there is an immediate and natural shift in your body. We have measured these in the laboratory and the changes point to the body functioning better. People with pain often feel relief in varying degrees—from a little to a lot, and to even disappearance of the pain—just by planting their bare feet on the ground outside for a half hour or so twice a day. Sleeping grounded through the night produces many beneficial results, such as better and deeper sleep, more energy during the day, and less pain. Again, the degree of benefits run from slight to dramatic, from immediate to gradual. Some chronically ill people benefit from additional grounding hours during the day, such as by being barefoot or using an Earthing mat or body band. Q: In clinical studies, the physiological effects of Earthing have been almost immediate. Can you explain this? A: The body is a good conductor of free electrons. It is a repeated observation that Earthing produces beneficial effects very rapidly. When people are grounded through the feet (either by standing barefoot on the Earth or via grounded EKG patches in experiments), they sometimes feel a tingling sensation moving up the legs. This is associated with the apparent movement of electrons up into the body. In Earthing research, they have “clocked” the speed of this activity and it takes about 20 to 30 minutes to reach sites of pain and inflammation and then begin neutralizing the inflammation. When a study participant says that pain has started to ease we regard this as a sign that the electrons have arrived at the pain site and have started to “go to work.” Electrons may even be attracted to those sites because of they have a negative charge and free radicals, involved in the inflammatory process, have a positive charge. Once the free radicals are neutralized, it is hypothesized that they stop their destructive actions on healthy tissues, leading to an abatement of pain, sometimes quite fast. We also think that as soon as a person comes in direct contact with the Earth the electrons inside the body “feel” the effect of the ground potential through the Earth’s electric field. We discuss this—the so-called “straw-bead” effect—in Appendix B of the “Earthing” book. The body settles and equalizes electrically to the ground potential almost instantaneously. The information that a new potential has been established in the body is transmitted, also almost instantaneously, to the autonomic nervous system which then responds by “adjusting” electrical activities throughout the body. Muscle tension and skin conductance, and maybe also brain waves, are adjusted in a few seconds at the most.
Q: How long will it take to relieve my symptoms? A: Everybody is different and symptoms are different with different causes. Earthing does not cure anything. Contact with the Earth helps restores the body’s natural electrical balance and reduce stress and inflammation. By doing these things, Earthing can have both short-term and long-term effects, and sometimes quite dramatic and quick results. We have had many reports of improved sleep and decreased stress after only one or two nights of sleeping grounded. If the cause of sleep difficulties is long-term insomnia with underlying health issues, improvement often takes more time. Medical thermal imaging has shown decreased inflammation in minutes. In a study conducted by the California Institute for Human Science instantaneous changes in brain waves and muscle tension were documented when the Earth connection was introduced. Clearly, lasting changes in stress, sleep, pain and body rhythms occur when we are connected to the Earth for longer segments of time on a repeated basis. Nighttime sleep, when the body is most receptive to healing, is the most beneficial time. In a general sense, just as you can’t direct healthy food, air, or water to create specific desired results in one function or part of your body, the body takes in the natural energy of the Earth and uses it as needed. You may experience benefits for certain issues you were not even expecting improvements in and there may be no change in other areas. Generally, the longer you use Earthing, the more benefits and vitality that become apparent.
Q: I feel better when I sleep grounded. What happens if I stop sleeping grounded? A: We have heard from many people over the years who experienced relief and improvements and then stopped Earthing that their gains began eroding. We advise people to make Earthing part of a healthy lifestyle routine and keep grounding themselves. Don’t stop. We all evolved connected to the Earth. Staying connected may be the difference between feeling good and feeling bad. Earthing is not just for regaining well-being, but also for maintaining it.
Q: I just started sleeping grounded and feel a bit strange. What could that be from? A: Initially, some people may feel some temporary discomfort or even flu-like signs, pain or achiness. In practically all cases, this experience is fleeting. This effect stems from a normalization of the body’s “electrical system.” As that process gets underway, the body’s ability to release accumulated toxicity may improve and you could feel that as transient discomfort. Typically, after some initial adjustment, those individuals start feeling better and more energized. The feeling might last a few days but it will go away. If you are uncomfortable, stop using the device for several days and then begin again. In the majority of cases, no discomfort is felt at all.
Q: Are there people who sleep grounded and don’t feel anything, or for whom grounding doesn’t work? A: Everybody benefits in some way, but we are all different. The benefits can come quickly and dramatically, such as less pain and better sleep, or subtly and gradually over time. Often people who are very ill feel the difference more dramatically. Someone with radiant health and who sleeps well may not feel any difference, however, connecting to the Earth is helping to preserve and perpetuate the precious commodity of good health. We regard Earthing as a natural form of anti-aging medicine, whether you feel it or not.
Q: I purchased a bed sheet and noticed tingling in my feet for the first few nights. Should I be concerned? A: Many people feel tingling in the beginning. It’s a sign that your circulation is improving.
Q: I have pain. How can Earthing help me? A: Go outside and stand, sit, or walk on the ground barefoot for at least a half hour or so. In that time you may notice that your pain is less. We believe this effect comes from the electrons that flow into your body from the Earth. Inside the body they act to reduce inflammation. “Barefoot substitutes,” or Earthing Products you can sleep on, work on, and sit on inside your home or place of work are like extension cords connecting you in your house or office to the Earth outside.
Q: Do the products need to go where my pain is? A: Because our bodies are highly conductive, if any part of your body is in contact with the earth, or an Earthing device, all of your body is grounded. However, we have noticed that having the Earth connection near the location of an injury or pain may speed the decrease in inflammation that causes pain.
Q: I have two stents. Could sleeping grounded do any damage to the stents? A: Not any more than sleeping or walking barefoot on the Earth would cause damage. Earthing devices simply deliver the subtle energy of the Earth inside to where you live and work. The energy helps restore the natural electrical balance in your body.
Q: Can Earthing products be used by somebody who has a pacemaker? A: There is no evidence that Earthing interferes with the function of a pacemaker. Earthing is the same as walking barefoot on the Earth. Many people with pacemakers sleep grounded and experience the benefits of their medical device and Earthing. To our knowledge, no one with a pacemaker was advised not to walk barefoot outdoors. Just check with your doctor initially and monitor yourself for any symptoms.
Q: Can you use the Earthing products if you have knee and hip replacements? A: Yes, absolutely.
Q: Can I get too much of the Earth’s energy by sleeping grounded every night? A: Throughout most of history we constantly walked barefoot and slept on the ground. We were directly connected to the Earth almost 24/7. That’s what our bodies are used to. The combination of insulative shoes and elevated beds have separated us from the natural electric frequencies of the Earth. We believe this separation has contributed to the great increase in chronic diseases and inflammation. Our body knows exactly what to do with what the Earth provides for us. When we connect to the Earth the amount of the electrons we absorb is driven by the amount our body needs to balance the electrical charge of our body. It is always the perfect amount.
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Q: How do I know if I need a Grounding Rod for my Earthing device? Q: If I place a ground rod in the earth outdoors is it OK if it gets rained on? Q: I live in an old apartment building that does not have grounded electrical outlets and I can not put a wire outside to the Earth. What can I do? Q: Is it OK to use the United States style Earthing plug in countries with 220 volt electrical systems if I use an adaptor, converter or transformer? Q: Do Earthing products run on electricity? Q: Can I be electrocuted by an Earthing product? Q: Do I have to be concerned about being hit by lightning during a thunderstorm if I am grounded in my home? Q: I started sleeping on an Earthing sheet and noticed that I feel warmer. What’s going on? Q: My Earthing device has a white plug that fits in a three prong outlet. How do I know if the outlet is grounded? Q: Are all the outlets in my home grounded if one of them is grounded? Q: Once the Earthing product is plugged into a grounded outlet should I always leave it plugged in? Q: Can I wear clothing or put a bed sheet over the Earthing device? Q: Can I wear socks when using an Earthing mat on the floor? Q: I like to wear socks to bed. Do my bare feet have to touch the Earthing bed sheet? Q: Is it okay to use an Earthing sleeping product along with an electric blanket or on an electrically heated mattress pad or waterbed? Q: How are the Earthing sheets different from an electric blanket? Q: Can I plug the Earthing product into a surge protector or extension cord? Q: How long will an Earthing sheet last before it wears out? Q: Are the sheet threads really silver? Why? Q: Is the Earthing sheet washable? What about care and cleaning? Q: How do you clean an Earthing mat? Q: I have used various devices that simulate the frequencies of the Earth. How is this different? Q: Can you use an Earthing sleep system over a mattress pad that has magnets embedded in it? Q: My dog sleeps in my bed with me and sits at my feet when I am at my desk. Is it safe for him to touch the Earthing product? Q: Can I ground myself while driving the car? Q: Can I use my Zapper and my Earthing Products at the same time?
Q: How do I know if I need a Grounding Rod for my Earthing device? A: Most modern homes in the U.S. have a functional electrical ground system that interfaces with the Earthing plug in device. If your home was built before the 1960s and has not been electrically re-wired, you may require a ground rod or professional installation of a dedicated grounding connection to the Earth. If you are unsure, have an electrician check your home for the presence of a functional ground system or use a commercially available outlet checker. Homes outside of the U.S. may require a Grounding Rod if there is no grounding plug available on the outlet. Click Here For More Information on Purchasing a Grounding Rod A: Yes, this is completely fine. The presence of moisture increases the flow of electrons from the Earth. That’s why it’s great to stand or walk barefoot in damp grass or in the surf or wet sand at the beach. If you live in a very dry climate and are using a ground rod, you will want to place it in the earth where there is some moisture. You can even water the Grounding Rod every week or so if you live in a very dry climate.
Q: I live in an old apartment building that does not have grounded electrical outlets and I can not put a wire outside to the Earth. What can I do? A: As the benefits of Earthing become more widely recognized, solutions such as retrofitting older buildings with dedicated grounding systems, and adding them to plans for new buildings will come about. Meanwhile, try to spend some barefoot time in nature if possible, and consider using an Earthing device at the office and when you travel.
Q: Is it OK to use the United States style Earthing plug in countries with 220 volt electrical systems if I use an adaptor, converter or transformer? A: You can only plug in the Earthing equipment to an adaptor if you have a grounded outlet to plug the adaptor into. So, if you purchase an adaptor with a grounded port on it, it will not work unless it is plugging into a grounded wall outlet. Also, please ensure any adaptor has metal inside the plug holes. Plastic will not conduct the Earth's energy. Most international countries will require a Grounding Rod to be able to use the Earthing products.
Q: Do Earthing products run on electricity? A: No. They simply pick up the Earth’s energy through the ground port of a properly grounded outlet or from a ground rod placed directly in the Earth and deliver it via a cord to the conductive Earthing product. When your body comes in contact with the Earthing product you absorb the Earth’s energy. Earthing products are like “barefoot substitutes,” enabling you to receive the energy of the Earth inside your home or office.
Q: Can I be electrocuted by an Earthing product? A: No. When you plug in the cord of an Earthing sheet or mat into an electrical outlet, you are plugging into the grounded port, not the electrical port. The grounded port does not conduct the electrical power that operates your lights and appliances in the house. There is no electricity flowing through the grounded port.
Q: Do I have to be concerned about being hit by lightning during a thunderstorm if I am grounded in my home? A: Lightning is a massive natural phenomenon that is unpredictable and challenging to totally protect against. However, homes are rarely hit by lightning. When this does occur, the lightning usually takes the path of least resistance to the ground, such as large conductive systems like the plumbing pipes, electrical wiring network, or telephone and cable TV lines, all of which are directly grounded to the Earth.The National Safety Council reports that the odds of dying from a lightning strike in one year are 1 in 6 million (www.nsc.org/research/odds.aspx). To put this in perspective, the chance of being hit and killed by an automobile as a pedestrian in the same period is one in fifty thousand—a risk 120 times greater. What these statistics suggest is that being hit by lightning is rather unlikely. However, follow standard lightning safety guidelines as directed by the National Weather Service (www.lighteningsafety.noaa.gov) if you live in a lightening-prone area. Disconnect your Earthing device and don't use it during lightening and thunderstorms.
Q: I started sleeping on an Earthing sheet and noticed that I feel warmer. What’s going on? A: In research conducted on the Earthing products, contact with the Earth contributes to good circulation and relaxation of the body, including blood vessels. One byproduct is more heat in the extremities and throughout the body. We have seen people quickly develop a rosier color in their skin. Many people have also reported feeling some initial tingling in the extremities.Q: My Earthing device has a white plug that fits in a three prong outlet. How do I know if the outlet is grounded? A: If you have any doubt about if your outlets are grounded, you can purchase a commercial outlet checker to help you determine if the outlet is grounded. Two orange lights on the commercial outlet checker indicate a correct ground is present.
Q: Are all the outlets in my home grounded if one of them is grounded? A: No. All kitchens and bathrooms must have grounded outlets but the bedrooms and other rooms in the house do not necessarily have a grounded outlet even if they have a three prong outlet. You must test any individual outlet for a proper ground if you plan to use it for an Earthing device.Q: Once the Earthing product is plugged into a grounded outlet should I always leave it plugged in? A: Yes. For cleaning and washing purposes, you simply unsnap the cord from the product. There is no need to remove the plug-in end of the cord from the outlet unless you want to use the product elsewhere.
Q: Can I wear clothing or put a bed sheet over the Earthing device? A: If your body is not in direct contact with the device, it will require some moisture for the direct current of the earth to flow through the fabric into your body. For some people this occurs naturally during the night when moisture from the body creates the necessary conductivity. It is best, however, to have some bare skin in contact with the device if possible.
Q: Can I wear socks when using an Earthing mat on the floor? A: Yes. Feet naturally sweat and will hydrate socks, making the socks somewhat conductive. However, direct skin contact is best.
Q: I like to wear socks to bed. Do my bare feet have to touch the Earthing bed sheet? A: Since our feet are the most electrically conductive part of our body it is best to have your bare feet in contact with the grounded sheet. However, if you must wear socks, try to have some skin—bare legs or any other body part—touch the Earthing mat or sheet.You can place the Earthing product in your bed wherever it is most comfortable and effective for you. If you wear socks to bed because of cold feet, you will often find that your feet warm up naturally from improved circulation when you sleep grounded. Q: Is it okay to use an Earthing sleeping product along with an electric blanket or on an electrically heated mattress pad or waterbed? A: There is nothing wrong with using an Earthing sleep product with any electrical devices as long as those devices are in good working order.
Q: How are the Earthing sheets different from an electric blanket? A: Earthing sheets do not heat up as an electric blanket does. Earthing products only conduct the subtle energy from the ground and do not conduct the electrical energy that flows in the electrical system of your house.If you want to learn more about the safety issues related to the use of electric blankets, visit the following website: http://www.electricblanketinstitute.com/safety.html There are no additional safety issues regarding the use of an electric blanket when sleeping grounded. The Earthing device cords contain a current limiting resistor that prevent any harmful effect should an electrical event such as a short develop in an electric blanket.
Q: Can I plug the Earthing product into a surge protector or extension cord? A: Yes, as long as they have an existing ground port (for the third prong) which will connect with the grounding system in the home or office and the inside of the plug ports are metal.
Q: How long will an Earthing sheet last before it wears out? A: Sheets made with cotton, polyester, and conductive silver fiber have withstood rigorous testing conducted by an independent testing lab. After 100 wash/dry cycles, the conductive silver fibers showed virtually no breakage or wear. When cared for properly, your sheet should last as long as any good quality bed sheet.
Q: Are the sheet threads really silver? Why? A: Any metallic material will conduct the flow of electrons. Earthing devices typically use carbon or silver as the conductive agent. Silver is highly conductive and very strong, allowing it to hold up well with frequent use and washings. Moreover, it is inherently anti-microbial.
Q: Is the Earthing sheet washable? What about care and cleaning? A: Your sheet may be laundered just as you would wash other bedding, using a gentle wash cycle and a mild detergent. However, NO chlorine bleach or fabric softener should be used. When necessary, use a hydrogen peroxide-based non-bleach to remove stains and/or to whiten your sheet.Low heat drying is recommended.
Q: How do you clean an Earthing mat? A: Mats can be cleaned with ordinary dish soap and water.
Q: I have used various devices that simulate the frequencies of the Earth. How is this different? A: There are many effective therapeutic devices available that use a variety of frequencies. Earthing products simply conduct the actual frequencies of the Earth to your body without any simulation and serve as extension cords from the Earth to you. The signal they carry includes all of the subtleties inherent in nature that our bodies have attuned to over millions of years. Earthing is totally natural.
Q: Can you use an Earthing sleep system over a mattress pad that has magnets embedded in it? A: There is no problem with using an Earthing sheet over a magnetic mattress pad. The magnets in the magnetic mattress pad produce a static magnetic field that would naturally go through and extend beyond the surface of the Earthing sheet similar to the way it passes through a regular sheet.
A: Yes. Animals naturally want to spend time in contact with the Earth. Most indoor pets share our lifestyle causing them to be separated from direct contact with the Earth. People report that pets indoors are attracted to grounding sheets and mats.
Q: Can I ground myself while driving the car? A: A lot of static electricity builds up on the body as a result of the material from our shirt or jacket rubbing up and down against the back of the seat as our vehicle is in motion. This phenomenon is called "triboelectrification", and it builds up whenever we are seated in a moving vehicle. In addition, the driver and passenger in the front seat are exposed to voltage and EMFs coming directly off the dashboard.The nervous system consequences of extraneous electrical charges on the body include sleepiness while driving, leg and back pain, pain and stiffness in the shoulders, tension, road rage, and headaches. You cannot be truly grounded in a car because the rubber tires prevent direct contact with the Earth, but you can pull off the static electricity that is causing harm to your body by utilizing the metal frame of the car. This eases the stress on your nervous system while driving. Q: Can I use my Zapper and my Earthing Products at the same time? A: No, you should use them independently of each other in order to get the maximum effect of each. Because the electro-magnetic field of the Earth is so big, when we are connected to the Earth's negatively-charged electricity via grounding, it gradually pushes into us. It therefore pushes off any other electrical fields, including the Longevity Zapper's field. Therefore, zapping while grounded or using grounding technology is in no way harmful, but will not give you the effects you desire because the Longevity Zapper's electrical output will be neutralized by the Earth itself. In short, Zappers should be used independently of grounding technology and consistently when one is ungrounded. Q: Will DVDs of the Conference Be Available For Purchase After The Event? Q: How Do I Sign Up As A Volunteer? Q: I Purchased A Friend Ticket and Would Like To Submit Their Name, Who Do I Contact? Q: I Would Like To Be A Speaker At This Conference, How Do I Apply? Q: I Would Like To Be An Exhibitor At This Conference, How Do I Apply? Q: What Is The Schedule For The Conference? Q: How Do I Register For The Monday Luncheon with David Wolfe? Q: Can You Give Me More Details About How To Receive My Free Gift At The Conference? Q: Can Children Attend the WWC? Q: Is there a webcast available for the February 2012 Women's Wellness Conference? A: No, there is no webcast being offered for this event. Q: Will DVDs of the Conference Be Available For Purchase After The Event? A: Although we are recording the event, it has not been determined whether or not there will be DVDs for sale. If you have not already, you may want to sign up for our weekly newsletters to find out about our upcoming sales and events, as well as specials and discounts. To do this, please email: support@womenswellnessconference.com and request to be added! Q: How Do I Sign Up As A Volunteer? A: Please visit: http://www.womenswellnessconference.com/about-us/volunteers/ to fill out your volunteer application. Q: I Purchased A Friend Ticket and Would Like To Submit Their Name, Who Do I Contact? A: Please email Michelle Gauthier at michellegauthier@newhorizonsites.com with your friend's name and email address so we can send them a confirmation letter. Q: I Would Like To Be A Speaker At This Conference, How Do I Apply? A: Currently, our Speaker line up is full and we are no longer accepting applications. Q: I Would Like To Be An Exhibitor At This Conference, How Do I Apply? A: Currently, all of our exhibitor booths are full and we are no longer accepting applications at this time. Q: What Is The Schedule For The Conference? A: Women's Wellness Conference General Schedule: Friday, February 10th - Sunday, February 12th: Friday, February 10th Registration 3:30pm Conference Doors Open 6:30pm Presentations 7:00pm-9:30pm Saturday, February 11th 7:30am-8:30am Yoga 9am Presentations Start 9:30pm Presentations End Sunday, February 12th 7:30am-8:30am Yoga 9am Presentations Start 9:30pm Presentations End *We are now also offering an extra event (Luncheon and Lecture) with David Wolfe on Monday, February 14th that you don't want to miss! Q: How Do I Register For The Monday Luncheon with David Wolfe? A: For more details and to register for the Monday, February 13th Luncheon, please click here: http://www.womenswellnessconference.com/register/luncheon/ Q: Can You Give Me More Details About How To Receive My Free Gift At The Conference? A: Every registered participant who shows up Friday evening when the Women's Wellness Conference kicks off at 7pm, will receive a FREE copy of David Wolfe's Longevity Now® Program! A $222.00 Value! Q: Can Children Attend the WWC? A: Yes! Children 12 and under will be admitted free to the event. Children 13 and older will need a ticket to attend the event.For children 12 and under, a parent or supervisor must sign a Child Behavior Policy Form at registration. No children ages 12 or younger are permitted entry to The Women's Wellness Conference without a parent or supervisor. We ask that parents monitor their children in the conference room and in the exhibit areas so as to not disturb others. We will be recording this event, so it is necessary to maintain a quiet atmosphere. |