Sources of Positive Ions
Effect of Positive Ions on the Body
Effect of Positive Ions on the Body
- pollution
- toxic chemicals
- harmful chemicals in the air
- pollen, mold, & pet dander
- Toxic carpeting, upholstery, furniture, and paint (VOC's)
- congested cities, office buildings, and industrial zones
- EMF exposure: electronic devices like televisions, phones, computers, & fluorescent lighting
Effect of Positive Ions on the Body
Effect of Positive Ions on the Body
Effect of Positive Ions on the Body
- A 2003 literative review reported correlation between increased positive ion exposure and acute respiratory irritation, joint symptoms, & unpleasantness
- can upset body's electrical balance
- higher inflammation levels
- mood swings
- chronic pain
- headaches
- poor concentration
- worsened allergies and more
Air Conditioned Room/ Office
Effect of Positive Ions on the Body
Air Conditioned Room/ Office
- Range of negative ion exposure within an air conditioned room: 0 - 25 negative ions/cubic cm
Sources of Negative Ions
Sources of Negative Ions
Air Conditioned Room/ Office
- ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun
- discharges of electricity in the air after a thunderclap or lightning strike
- wherever water collides with itself like a waterfall or the ocean shore (creating the Lenard effect)
- produced as part of the normal growth process for many plants
- negative ion therapies
Effects of Negative Ions
Sources of Negative Ions
Effects of Negative Ions
- increase flow of oxygen to the brain
- reduce symptoms of depression
- activate influence on some body systems and cognitive performance
- help regulate sleep patterns & mood
- reduce stress
- boost immune system function
- increase metabolism of carbs & fats
- kill or inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses, and mold species, such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and the bacterium that causes tuberculosis
Waterfall/ Forest
Sources of Negative Ions
Effects of Negative Ions
- Range of negative ion exposure in nature: 10,000 - 50,000 negative ion/cubic cm