The hidden power of negative ions

Did you know, Niagara Falls is said to be the healthiest place on Earth?

We’ve all experienced feeling better after being in the countryside or the seaside. We know the benefits of being outside and amongst nature. Doctors in Scotland are even prescribing it for patients!

But why?

What is it about being outside? Why does it make us feel good?

The answer is simple: NEGATIVE IONS!

You may have experienced the power of negative ions when you last set foot on the beach, grass or near a waterfall.

Ions are molecules that have gained or lost an electrical charge. . They are created in nature as air molecules break apart due to sunlight, radiation, and moving air and water.  Negative ions are oxygen atoms charged with an extra electron. They are created in nature by the effects of water, air, sunlight and the Earth’s inherent radiation. 

But we are surrounded by too many positive ions with increasing screens in our homes and offices.

“Generally speaking, 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, The Owners Manual for the Brain

The more negative ions there are in the blood, the more efficient the cell's metabolism process. On the contrary, the more positive ions there are in the blood, the slower and less efficient the cell's metabolism. This causes the body's cells to become weak and the body will tend to get sick more easily and aged faster. 

Want better health? Get more negative ions. I'm positive.