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The Positive Health Benefits of Negative Ions

Here’s a concise version, summarising the key points from “The Positive Health Benefits of Negative Ions” by Jim English.

Informative Insights from Researchers on Negative Ions

Negative ions, abundant in natural settings like waterfalls and forests, have been extensively studied for their health benefits. Early pioneers like Dr. Svante August Arrhenius (Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1903) and Dr. Phillip Eduard Anton Lennard (Nobel Prize in Physics) highlighted their positive effects on mood and physical health. Dr. Jacob of Harvard University described negative ions as “Vitamins of the Air,” emphasizing their impact on combating pollution and restoring health.

Key Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Negative ions contribute to:

  • Improved mood and reduction in depression symptoms (e.g., Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD).
  • Enhanced oxygen absorption, energy levels, and focus.
  • Protection against stress-related disorders.
  • Increased levels of antioxidants like superoxide dismutase (SOD).
  • Reduction in airborne pollutants, including dust, bacteria, and viruses.

Studies and References

Numerous studies validate the benefits of negative ions:

  1. Improved Mood: The New York Times reported that negative ion therapy alleviates SAD symptoms.
  2. Air Purification: USDA studies showed a 95% reduction in airborne bacteria and 50% lower dust levels with ionizers.
  3. Health Protection: UK hospitals demonstrated reduced infections using negative ion machines.
  4. Cellular Health: Russian research found negative ions increase SOD activity in cells, enhancing antioxidant protection.

Applications

Negative ion technology is utilized in devices like air purifiers and fabrics that optimize health by neutralizing pollutants and promoting portable wellness.

Negative ions, abundant in nature after storms or near waterfalls, have long been associated with mood improvement and better physical health. Modern research supports these benefits, revealing the following:

  • Longevity and Hormonal Regulation: German studies found that deprivation of negative ions in animals led to shorter lifespans, linked to disrupted neurohormonal regulation and pituitary insufficiency.
  • Stress Protection: Russian research showed negative ions protect against physical stress, preventing harmful changes caused by acute stress.
  • Circadian Rhythm and Recovery: British studies observed that negative ions positively impact the body’s circadian rhythm and improve physiological states, particularly during rest.
  • Antioxidant Boost: Exposure to negative ions increased superoxide dismutase (SOD), a protective antioxidant enzyme, in mammals.

Air Quality and Negative Ions

Negative ions are effective in improving air quality by removing pollutants such as dust, mold spores, pollen, bacteria, and viruses. Devices that generate negative ions have been shown to enhance air quality while promoting health benefits such as:

  • Improved mood and energy levels
  • Protection from stress-related disorders
  • Stabilized physiological responses and circadian rhythms

By incorporating negative ions into daily life—whether through natural environments or innovative devices—you can enhance well-being and protect against the adverse effects of air pollution.

Negative Ions Informative Links

Dr. Svante August Arrhenius, a Swedish chemist who received the Nobel in Chemistry in 1903, discovered that there are full of negative ions near waterfalls and forests. That is why the air is so fresh. Thus, he formulated his theory of electrolytic dissociation, or “ionization.”

At the turn of the 20th century, Nobel Prize Winner in Physics, Dr. Phillip Eduard Anton Lennard, confirmed that negative ions are found in very high density in the basin of waterfalls where we feel especially refreshed and re-energized.

Dr. Jacob, Professor of Physiology with the Public Sanitation Institute of Harvard University acclaims negative ions as “Vitamins of the Air”. As the largest organ, our skin absorbs 85% of charged particles from the surroundings constantly. Long term exposure to an environment full of smog, chemicals, and positive ions adversely affects our health. The invention of healthy fabrics makes it possible to enhance our health in an optimal and portable environment, and to minimize the effects of environmental pollutants so that our bodies can do the work for us!

References:

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  2. Krueger AP, Reed EJ. Biological impact of small air ions. Science 1976 Sep 24;193(4259):1209-13.
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  6. Goldstein N, Arshavskaya TV. Is atmospheric superoxide vitally necessary? Accelerated death of animals in a quasi-neutral electric atmosphere. Z Naturforsch [C] 1997 May-Jun;52(5-6):396-404.
  7. Livanova LM, Levshina IP, Nozdracheva LV, Elbakidze MG, Airapetiants MG. The protective action of negative air ions in acute stress in rats with different typological behavioral characteristics. Zh Vyssh Nerv Deiat Im I P Pavlova 1998 May-Jun;48(3):554-7.
  8. Reilly T, Stevenson IC. An investigation of the effects of negative air ions on responses to submaximal exercise at different times of day. J Hum Ergol (Tokyo) 1993 Jun;22(1):1-9.
  9. Kosenko EA, Kaminsky YuG, Stavrovskaya IG, Sirota TV, Kondrashova MN. The stimulatory effect of negative air ions and hydrogen peroxide on the activity of superoxide dismutase. FEBS Lett 1997 Jun 30;410(2-3):309-12.

More References:

  1. Gabbay, J. (1990). “Effect of ionization on microbial air pollution in the dental clinic.” Environ. Res. 52(1): 99.
  2. Happ, J. W., J. B. Harstad, et al. (1966). “Effect of air ions on submicron T1 bacteriophage aerosols.” Appl. Microb. 14: 888-891.
  3. ICCCS (1992). The Future Practice of Contamination Control. Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Contamination Control, Westminster, Mechanical Engineering Publications.
  4. Mitchell, B. W. a. D. J. K. (1994). “Effect of negative air ionization on airborne transmission of newcastle disease virus.” Avian Diseases 38: 725-732.
  5. Mitchell, B. W. (1994). “Effect of negative air ionization on airborne transmission of Newcastle Disease Virus.” Avian Dis. 38(4): 725.
  6. Phillips, G., G. J. Harris, et al. (1963). “The effect of ions on microorganisms.” Int. J. Biometerol. 8: 27-37.
  7. Estola, T., P. Makela, et al. (1979). “The effect of air ionization on the airborne transmission of experimental Newcastle disease virus infections in chickens.” J. Hyg. 83: 59-67.
  8. Kreuger, A. P., R. F. Smith, et al. (1957). “The action of air ions on bacteria.” J. Gen. Physiol. 41: 359-381.
  9. Krueger, A. P. and E. J. Reed (1976). “Biological Impact of Small Air Ions.” Science 193(Sep): 1209-1213.
  10. Lehtimaki, M. and G. Graeffe (1976). The effect of the ionization of air on aerosols in closed spaces. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Contamination Control, Copenhagen.
  11. Makela, P., J. Ojajarvi, et al. (1979). “Studies on the effects of ionization on bacterial aerosols in a burns and plastic surgery unit.” J. Hyg. 83: 199-206.
  12. Phillips, G., G. J. Harris, et al. (1964). “Effect of air ions on bacterial aerosols.” Intl. J. of Biometerol. 8: 27-37.
  13. Soyka, F. & A. Edmonds (1991). “The Ion Effect” Bantam Books.

Negative Ions Create Positive Vibes by WebMD

https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes?pagenumber=1

Negative Ions in Nature Source: Geocities

https://falzguy.com/neg-ions-mae.html

Negative Ions and Computers by ThinkQuest

https://library.thinkquest.org/C0123325/ions.htm

Negative Ions and Asthma by G. Cramer

https://mypage.direct.ca/g/gcramer/asthma.html

Negative Ions For Youthfulness and Longevity by John Heinerman, Ph. D.

https://blog.watershed.net/2009/05/25/negative-ion-regeneration-for-youthfulness-and-longevity/

Ionisers wipe out hospital infections by Natasha McDowell

https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn3228

Negative Air Ionization by Dept. of Architecture, PennState University

https://www.engr.psu.edu/iec/abe/control/neg_ion.asp

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Irrefutable Scientific Documentation

An article in The New York Times on the seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition in which people become depressed and lethargic during the gloomy winter months, positively stated the effects of negative ions on improving mood.
“…sitting in front of a machine that emits negative ions at a high rate for 30 minutes every morning was as effective as sitting in front of a lightbox for the same time.”
In other words, according to the Times report, negative ion therapy improved mood and lessened the depressive effects of SAD.
The science behind negative ion therapy hypothesizes that once the negative ions reach the bloodstream through the lungs, they cause an increase in a body chemical called serotonin – proven to increase energy and stamina levels, to alleviate stress, to improve focus and to lessen the impact of depression.
Impartial studies conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed that a high concentration of negative ions cuts dust levels by as much as 50%. The same USDA study showed a 95% decrease in airborne bacteria when negative ions were released into the air.
In another study, this one conducted in a hospital in the UK, ionizers (machines that produce negative ions) “dramatically reduced the incidence of infections from [a] resistant hospital bug…in the ITU unit…” (Jolley,The Power of Negative Ion Science)
Negative Ionization Changes Body Chemistry from the same study, “High levels of negative ions are found at the beach, in the mountains, the country, pine forests, near waterfalls and many other places people enjoy – places people…go to be refreshed and renewed. The air in these places creates an effect on human biochemistry.” (Jolley)
We’re all familiar with the rejuvenating effects of clean, fresh air. Even when you simply open a window, that fresh air makes you feel better all over. Why? A burst of negative ions and the subsequent release of the neuro-hormone, serotonin, produces a “good-all-over” feeling. The scientific proof is out there. And, your own experience demonstrates that technology does, indeed, deliver improved health.

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