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Grounding claims to counteract electromagnetic field exposure — evidence is limited but the practice is harmless.
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Grounding claims to counteract electromagnetic field exposure — evidence is limited but the practice is harmless. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates grounding and emf exposure at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, 117 Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
Grounding or earthing claims to counteract electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure from electronic devices — transferring electrons from earth to neutralize EMF effects. The evidence for EMF harm is limited and controversial, and evidence for grounding's protective effects is even more limited. The practice is harmless and may have benefits through other mechanisms.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-11-10
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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