Hmmm, I seem to be beginning my posts with the apologetic phrase "I would not claim to know first hand about".. and this time I would add "...negative ions" but I really don't. But I guess you already know that.
THE WHAT
NEGATIVE ION (anion) is formed by gaining electron(s) an atom or group of atoms. Only non-metals form negative ions - this ability (to gain electrons) is intrinsic to the nature of non-metals.
THE WHERE
NEGATIVE IONS are generated in abundance whenever energy is transferred into the air:
- friction within rain and wind
- splitting of water into droplets as in the cases of waterfalls, surf, fountain and showers
- ultraviolet light from the sun
- friction of the many leaves in the forests
- lightning and thunderstorms
THE WHY
NEGATIVE IONS were proven to be beneficial to our body in many ways. And even to such an ignoramus as I am, I know that it feels good to be near a waterfalls, be near the beach (much better when I am swimming in it in a two-piece bikini) and a trek at a nearby woodlands. Not discounting the fact that like you, I experience these when the family and I head off to a mini-vacation which means time off from work, thus the happy feeling.
But seriously, the experts have studied the effects and they are fantastically staggering!
"The action of the pounding surf creates negative air ions and we also see it immediately after spring thunderstorms when people report lightened moods." Michael Terman, PhD, of Columbia University in New York., on a research on Ions.
In a study conducted by Columbia University, 25 people with SAD (Seasonal Affective Depression) sat in front of a negative ion air purifier for a half hour every morning for a month. Half the subjects were given a low level of negative ions, and the other half a high level. The higher level of negative ion treatment proved to be as effective against SAD as antidepressants, such as Prozac and Zolof, and without the side effects of these drugs.
"Negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain; resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy. They also may protect against germs in the air, resulting in decreased irritation due to inhaling various particles that make you sneeze, cough, or have a throat irritation." Pierce J. Howard, PhD, author of The Owners Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind Brain Research and director of research at the Center for Applied Cognitive Sciences in Charlotte, N.C.
According to John Heinerman, Ph.D, negative ions neutralize pollutants and provide positive effects on health that it can be directly co-related to the regeneration of youthfulness and longevity
- Stimulate the reticulo-endothelial system, a group of defense cells in our bodies that marshal our resistance to disease
- Act on our capacity to absorb and utilize oxygen. Negative ions in the bloodstream accelerate the delivery of oxygen to our cells and tissues
- Speed up oxidation of seratonin (5-hydroxtryptamine) in the blood. This is well known to have far reaching effects on mood, pain relief and sexual drive.
High negative Ion exposure appeared associated with feeling better about self, less sensitive, and more responsive or innervated (energized)
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine - August, 1982 issue
Bank employees went from an error rate of 2.5% before negative ion generators were installed, to an error rate of 0.5% while working in negative ion enriched air.
South Africa bank with 90 employees
For every one day lost among the group of people working in negative ion enriched air, there were sixteen lost among the people working in normal air.
Swiss bank study of over 600 employees
BENEFITS OF INCREASED NEGATIVE ION PRESENCE
- Less susceptibility to colds and flu
- Less fatigue
- Natural detoxification of the body
- Improved sleep, relaxation and meditation
- Comfortable breathing
- Relief from allergies and hay fever
- Relief from sinus congestion and inflammation
- Enhancement of the body's natural defense mechanisms
- Decreased stress, irritability and tension
- Increased alertness
- Increased work productivity
- Improved concentration
- Maintenance of normal functioning of all body systems
In summary; this post briefly states
- WHAT are negative ions
- WHERE do they originate, or occur
- WHY do we need them
Ciao for now!
Links & Related readings:
- AIR PURIFIER USING NEGATIVE IONS
- http://www.airionizer.biz/ions_in_nature.htm
- http://healthwise.com.sg/negativeion.html
- http://www.policeops.com/full-moon-ion-effect.htm
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