Negative Ions: When Negative Can Be Positive

Read more about these marvellous nutrients we breathe in almost every day.

It’s relaxation time. You’re looking at the clear blue sky while lying down on freshly cut grass and smelling the fresh country air. Besides the view, did you ever wonder why it feels so good just lying there? The answer is partly because of negative ions on the grass and in the air. Puzzled? I’ll tell you why.

Say what? Negative ions you say?

Yes. Negative ions are invisible molecules that carry a negative electrical charge. Negative Ion Examples

On the other hand, positive ions are invisible molecules which carry a positive electrical charge. They’re generated naturally when radioactive minerals decay, during forest fires, when there’s lightning and from radon gas and UV rays.

Impact on Your Health - What Science Says

Both types of ions have an impact on your health. Positive ions have a negative impact, while negative ions have a positive impact. Confusing huh! To keep it simple - positive ions = bad, negative ions = good. Let’s focus on negative (good) ions. This is one of the few circumstances wherein the term negative has a positive connotation. Let’s start with the negative ions and their impact on your health. Back to our opening scenario, when you breath in fresh country air (full of negative ions), the negative ions enter your bloodstream and initiate a series of chemical reactions. It is believed that negative ions increase your levels of the mood enhancer, serotonin. As a result you feel elated and less stressed and depressed. Furthermore, your available energy is also increased. This table shows some further benefits that negative ions provide:

Features *What Negative Ions Do to Your Body*	Benefits *What You Get Out of it*
Increase blood flow to your brain	You become more alert with increased mental energy and decreased drowsiness Relieves depression, comparable to antidepressants in one study
Protect you from harmful microorganisms and dust found suspended in the air around you	Decreased irritation in your nose and throat
Positively regulate your body’s circadian rhythm similar to what temperature and sunlight do to it.	You fall asleep easily and awaken naturally. Say goodbye to insomnia and narcolepsy.
Increased levels of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase circulating within your body	Slows down the wear and tear process of your vital organs; slows the process of aging.
Prevent the consequences of pathologic stress (the bad type of stress)	You bounce back from fatigue and sickness rapidly; improved recovery time.
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In summary, your body feels healthier in a negative ion rich environment, which in turn translates to a better mood and frame of mind for you.

How to Generate More Negative Ions at Home, Your Workplace, and Outdoors

Natural – Do it the old school way. Healthy Family

1. Visit the beach. 2. Immerse yourself in your neighbour’s garden. Don’t litter though! 3. Climb a mountain (or hill). Make sure you bring someone with you who knows the trail. 4. Take a shower; showers are like mini man-made waterfalls in your home. Just like waterfalls, the moving water in your shower also generates negative ions. 5. Move to the rural countryside or you can just visit your country relatives more often. 6. Be a team player and volunteer to take the kids to the park next time. 7. You can even get one of those mini water features for your home or office. You’ll instantly create an ambient environment! Artificial – Go high tech, but not necessarily at higher costs. There are several devices which generate negative ions, remove positive ions or both. Do your research first so you can Invest in a reliable one. Ioniser

1. Plugin Ion Generators 2. Plugin Ionic Air Purifier 3. If you’re on the go most of the time, use a USB stick ionizer. 4. There are even light bulbs that produce negative ions when turned on.