Is the Fabric You’re Wearing Affecting Your Mood and Health?

A rack of different fabrics.
The production process of chemical synthetic fiber clothing can lead to pollution, and the materials used can cause skin allergies in those with sensitivities. (Image: via Pixabay)

In the world of holistic well-being, we are on a never-ending quest to find subtle connections between the universe, our environment, and our bodies, such as how different fabrics affect us. 

One fascinating avenue that has recently attracted attention is the relationship between the frequency of fabrics and the natural resonance frequency of our bodies. One study introduces the concept of “base frequency” and claims that the average human base frequency is 100.

This article explores this theory; mainly, how different fabrics affect your body’s resonance frequency.

The body’s resonance frequency

Introduction to the study’s findings

In the mentioned study, Dr. Heidi Yellen wanted to understand the instructions given to Moses in the Torah (Deuteronomy 22:11). Is there a scientific reason why the Torah instructs people not to mix garments of different sorts, such as wool and linen? 

Dr. Yellen used the Ag)-n(iron machine invented by Bob Graham in this 2003 study. This machine was developed to study the “signature frequencies of agricultural products” and help farmers know when to harvest the healthiest crops. 

According to Bob Graham, the human body and plants have different frequencies depending on their health. For example, in the study, a healthy human body had a frequency of about 100, which reduces significantly if you are ill. An ill, nearly dead person had a frequency of about 15.

The significance of base frequency

The human body’s base frequency was the main focus of this study. The researchers believed understanding it could help them find the state where the body is comfortable and well-balanced. They also wanted to see how garments affect this balance.

According to the study, organic cotton had the same frequency as the human body (100). Organic garments made from flax-based linen and wool had a high frequency (5,000).

On the other hand, synthetic garments such as rayon, polyester, nylon, spandex, and silk had very low frequencies of 15. This is the same frequency as an ill human body.

Waves showing frequency stability.
According to Bob Graham, the human body and plants have different frequencies depending on their health. For example, in the study, a healthy human body had a frequency of about 100, which reduces significantly if you are ill. An ill, nearly dead person had a frequency of about 15. (Image: via Pixabay)

Synthetic fabrics: lowering the body’s frequency

The detrimental effects of synthetic fibers

Synthetic fabrics have become a huge part of our massives because they are cheap, easy to produce, stain-resistant, and waterproof. But as mentioned, their base frequency is lower than Graham’s ideal body frequency of 100.

Some believe synthetic fibers may lower your body’s frequency and affect your balance. For instance, you may feel stressed, tired, or have a general sense of unease when wearing “low energy” clothes made of nylon, spandex, polyester, lycra, and elastane, among others. 

Disrupting the body’s natural balance

Garments interacting with your body can affect your “energetic and functional state.” Since synthetic fibers, rayon (made from bamboo), and silk (made from silkworms) have a base frequency of 15, they may swing your energies and balance negatively.

Besides affecting your body’s balance, most synthetic fibers have detrimental effects on the planet.

When worn, the natural fabric linen improves your body's 'energetic state,' promoting a sense of comfort and well-being.
When worn, linen improves your body’s ‘energetic state,’ promoting a sense of comfort and well-being. (Image: via Amazon)

Natural fibers: Benefiting the body’s frequency

Linen and its higher base frequency

On the positive side of the fabric-human body resonance frequency, linen and wool recorded higher frequencies in the study.

Linen textiles appear to be some of the oldest in the world; their history goes back many thousands of years. Dyed flax fibers found in a cave in Southeastern Europe (present-day Georgia) suggest the use of woven linen fabrics from wild flax may date back over 30,000 years.

This fabric has fantastic properties, such as breathability, moisture-wicking, and a comfortable feel against your skin. Also, it’s mainly used in hospitals, and some people believe it’s because it “supports the body’s healing process.”

Other benefits of linen include:

  • Resistance to fungi and bacteria
  • Promotes sleep when used as sheets
  • Regulates body temperature
  • Improves mood

When worn, linen improves your body’s “energetic state,” promoting a sense of comfort and well-being.

Supporting the body’s resonance frequency

As mentioned, wearing or using fabrics such as linen can optimize your body’s natural base frequency — and you don’t want it to drop. 

However, the researchers warned against combining wool and linen. They said that since both have a frequency of 5,000, they may cancel each other and have a frequency of 0. They added that this is probably because the “wool flows from left to right, while that of linen flows in the opposite direction, from right to left.”

Takeaway

The human body-fabric frequency connection is a fascinating avenue that may shed light on how your immediate environment may affect your mood, health, and comfort. However, it’s worth noting this concept of fabric frequency and its impact on body frequency isn’t backed by peer-reviewed research within the scientific community.

Be careful when buying garments, devices, or apps that purport to give you a “personalized frequency” or “heal you.”

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  • Nathan Machoka

    Nathan is a writer specializing in history, sustainable living, personal growth, nature, and science. To him, information is liberating, and it can help us bridge the gap between cultures and boost empathy. When not writing, he’s reading, catching a favorite show, or weightlifting. An admitted soccer lover, he feeds his addiction by watching Arsenal FC games on weekends.

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