Are Grounding Sheets Legit?
I initially bought grounding sheets to help with menopausal sleep issues, which can be such a challenge. I was willing to try just about anything—short of medication. Are grounding sheets legit? That was my first question. They seemed like a gimmick, honestly. But I’m here to say: don’t dismiss them until you’ve given them a shot. They’re absolutely legit, and I’ll explain why.
The Sleep Struggle
For my sleep, falling asleep was the easy part, but staying asleep was almost impossible most nights. I typically wake a number of times. The times where I wake and quickly go back to sleep are not bad, but if my brain turn on – oh boy. That’s when I know a hot flash will immediately follow. Queue ripping off the covers, plugging in the ear buds to distract my brain and hope for the best that I’m not awake too long.
I wondered how truly bad or good I was sleeping, that’s when I started using a Fitbit to track my sleep, hoping to better understand what was going on. The data confirmed what I felt—my sleep score was consistently in the “fair” range. But even with that insight, I still needed a solution. That’s when I started reading about grounding sheets.
The Experiment
Grounding sheets are designed to mimic the effects of grounding, a practice where you make direct contact with the earth, which is believed to help balance out electrical charges in the body and reduce inflammation. The idea is that by sleeping on these sheets, your body may experience a more natural, grounded state that promotes relaxation and deeper sleep.
I figured, why not? If anything could help me sleep through the night and deal with my menopausal symptoms, it was worth a shot.
Fitbit Sleep Score: Before and After
Before using the grounding sheets, my Fitbit sleep score averaged around 73, which is on the low end of fair. I could tell I was waking up multiple times throughout the night, even if I didn’t remember all of them.
While the grounding sheets did not project me from a fair sleeper to a great sleeper. My sleep is improving. I mostly get a GOOD night sleep and my deep sleep is longer – which is truly a game changer for my mood and motivation for the next day.
The Verdict & the reason why I’m KEEPING the Grounding Sheet
So, my sleep is better but not perfect. In all honestly, I don’t know if I would keep the sheets for improved sleep alone. I’m still struggling overall. However the reason why I will keep the sheets is for help with INFLAMATION! My knees have been on a crazy journey of bouts of inflammation. On a day I was feeling especially good, I tried jogging only to spend the rest of the day with blown up knees. I went to bed and woke up and the swelling was nearly gone. Gone! I was and am still shocked. Between improved sleep and a miracle worker with inflammation, these sheets are a keeper!
If you’re in the same boat, struggling with menopausal sleep, I’d say grounding sheets are worth a try. Combine that with tracking your sleep using tools like Fitbit, and you can gain better insights into what works for you.
Wishing you a great nights sleep! Kris
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