What
is an ion?
An ion is any atom that has a positive or negative charge.
Why do we need negative
ions?
A positive ion needs a negative ion to unite with to be
useful. In this united state it can perform many important
tasks such as accelerating the delivery of oxygen to our
cells and tissues. Every move we make burns up energy and
leaves behind positively charged molecules seeking negative
ions to become useful again. Unfortunately, in our polluted
environment it is becoming more difficult to access the
quantities of negative ions we require to satisfy our bodies
needs. An ion is any atom that has a positive or negative
charge.
Theory of negativity
Research as far back as 1932 labelled negative ions as the
“vitamins of the air”, and thought capable of
reducing stress, lifting depression, relieving hay fever
or soothing migraines, by balancing serotonin levels in
the body and halting the growth of bacteria. Places with
high levels of negative ions include mountains, forests,
beaches, waterfalls -places where we migrate to for leisure.
Low levels of negative ions and high levels of positive
ions are found in the polluted air of the city, in air conditioned
rooms, near computers and in cars. Medical research and
university studies throughout the world verify that an abundant
supply of negative ions has a positive effect on our health
and well-being, whereas inhaling too many positive ions
can trigger various harmful responses such as the release
of excess Serotonin and Histamine. Too much Serotonin in
your body may cause diverse effects such as: migraine headaches,
allergic reactions, irritability, insomnia, hot flushes,
tension, swelling, depression; rhinitis, sore throat, bronchial
cough, nausea and intestinal spasms. The presence of too
much Histamine may cause headaches, allergies, hay fever,
nausea and insomnia.
Ions and our mood
Most authorities agree that ions act on our capacity to
absorb and utilise oxygen. Negative ions in the blood stream
accelerate the delivery of oxygen to our cells and tissues,
frequently giving us the same euphoric jolt that we get
from a few whiffs of straight oxygen. Positive ions slow
down the delivery of oxygen, producing symptoms markedly
like those in anoxia, or oxygen starvation.
Researchers also believe that negative ions may assist
in our resistance to some diseases. We make no claim that
there is scientific consensus regarding our products. Our
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