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[10sluvr]

Just started reading about grounding mats and i'm curious if anyone is using them? Hubs has diabetic retinophy  and was considering using it for that, mainly. Thanks.

[MariotaMurielle]

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@10sluvr wrote:

Just started reading about grounding mats and i'm curious if anyone is using them? Hubs has diabetic retinophy  and was considering using it for that, mainly. Thanks.

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@10sluvr, did you mean neuropathy? I've never heard of a grounding mat so I did a quick search. it sounds like it could either be a real benefit, or another hoax, but either way I'll be interested to see some responses here from anyone who may have experience with them.

[PinkyPetunia]

I was thinking retinopathy was the word.

Never heard of grounding mats, had to look it up.  If this was so wonderful why haven't we heard more about it?  I am pretty skeptical by nature so I am just thinking out loud. My initial reaction is that it is a hoax.  

[pigletsmom]

I have to say I don't get the point of a mat. I read about grounding recently and I thought the point was to be outside. Honestly what I read about it left me thinking well yes it's good to go outside and enjoy nature and peace and quiet. Not shocked that it waws somehow turned into something you could do inside with an electronic. 

I am always a skeptic though so my opinion probably isn't worth much.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

Not sure how it might help with your husband's condition but grounding is a real thing. Ideally you walk barefoot in nature but when weather and other circumstances don't allow for that, a mat could be an option.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

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@PinkyPetunia wrote:

I was thinking retinopathy was the word.

Never heard of grounding mats, had to look it up.  If this was so wonderful why haven't we heard more about it?  I am pretty skeptical by nature so I am just thinking out loud. My initial reaction is that it is a hoax.  

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There are a lot of wonderful things we don't hear about but that doesn't mean they're a hoax or don't exist. The avaliable cures for cancer is just one example.

[Snowpuppy]

While I'm familiar with grounding/earthing, this is the first I've heard of a mat producing the same effect.

Traditional grounding has been proven to reduce inflamation in the body. Walking barefoot in grass or on sand is beneficial. You can also use a chair and sit if mobility is an issue. If his disorder is linked to inflamation the practice can help.

An electronic device replacing Mother Nature? Here I'd be skeptical but if they offer a return policy, give it a try!

[haddon9]

I have heard of "grounding" but not grounding mats.  With grounding one is supposed to go barefoot outdoors in nature on the grass or even better on the beach. 

There are supposed to be health benefits but of course most people can't do this everyday.

[Nightowlz]

I read about grounding or earthing years ago. I should have bought one long ago but never did. I should buy one to give it a try. 

You can do the same thing sitting outside with bare feet on the ground, in dirt, sand etc. 

If I lived around a beach I would sit with my feet in the sand daily. 

IMO it's not a hoax?

It says it may help diabetic neuropathy. It says it can decrease glucose in patients with diabetes so keep track if you try it.

AI on Google says 

• Neuropathy

  One person reported that sleeping on an earthing sheet for 18 to 20 months completely healed their leg neuropathy. 

  I would do some research about it before making your purchase.

You might also want to do some research about Red Light Therapy which is what I use.

I'm not diabetic but it helps for may aches, pain & inflammation.

This is what AI on Google says:

Some benefits of red light therapy for diabetic neuropathy include: 

Pain reduction: Red light therapy can significantly reduce pain, numbness, and tingling. 

Improved nerve function: Red light therapy can improve nerve conduction velocity. 

Reduced inflammation: Red light therapy can reduce inflammation and swelling. 

Improved circulation: Red light therapy can promote blood circulation. 

Red light therapy can be used in conjunction with other treatments for diabetic neuropathy. Treatment sessions can vary depending on the condition and the device used, 10-20 minutes at a time.

Don't buy any of the pads you have to charge it before you can use it. When I want use mine I want to use it now not wait until after I charge it.

The first pad I bought you can plug in wall outlet. The next pad I bought has a controller for it I connect to usb port on computer so I can use it any time. 

You will want to know what wavelength you are buying. 

The pad I have has 300 x Infrared 850 nm lights + 150 x 660 nm lights for a total of 450 light chips.

It will take some research to figure it out. I read a lot of info at Platinum Therapy Lights & Novaa Labs. Platinum Therapy has an article Red Light Wavelength: Everything You Need To Know. This is not all you need to know so do your research.

I was going to buy one of the their panels but think I will buy a full length pad after I research those. 

It's NOT a Heating Pad. It does work.

[Nightowlz]

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@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:

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@PinkyPetunia wrote:

I was thinking retinopathy was the word.

Never heard of grounding mats, had to look it up.  If this was so wonderful why haven't we heard more about it?  I am pretty skeptical by nature so I am just thinking out loud. My initial reaction is that it is a hoax.  

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There are a lot of wonderful things we don't hear about but that doesn't mean they're a hoax or don't exist. The avaliable cures for cancer is just one example.

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@ThinkingOutLoud 

Doctor's don't want us to know about these things you can buy to help yourself. They rather you pay for an office visit etc???