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The Ion
Ions are atoms and group of atoms or compounds which are electrically charged as a result of the loss of electrons (cations) or the gain of electrons (anions). Ions are charged particles in the air that are formed in nature when enough energy acts. In other words Positive Ions can have a negative effects but Negative Ions can have a positive effects.
In nature we tend to find between a few hundred to a few thousand of these ions per cubic centimeter. Close to Waterfalls, you'll experience over 100,000 negative Ions per cubic centimeter. On the other side in a hugh city close to a freeway during rush hours the level is far below 100 per cubic centimeter.
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Negative ions are odorless, tasteless and invisible particles that we inhale in abundance near waterfalls, rain forests and oceans.
Scientifically they are molecules with an extra electron helping to allievate allergies, migranes and sinus problems. Once they reach our blood stream Negative Ions have a positive effect on the rate at which Serotonin is oxidized in the bloodstream, resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.

Most of our time we spend in closed places. The air is charged with positive ions from air cons, PC, TV and other sources of pollutants. Researches has shown that polluted areas both indoors and outdoors with a low level of negative ions but very high level of positive ions that people may become very depressed. Unbalanced and high density of positive ions may cause negative mood, depression, fatigue, respiratory-related illnesses, headaches (migraine) and seasonal or permanent disorders.

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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.
Even Governments have been on the case for decades, with negative ion generators mandatory in German and Russian hospitals and installed on every US submarine since 1956. Even Luftwaffe planes were negatively ionized to prevent pilot fatigue.
Research as far back as 1932 labelled negative ions (mainus ee-ons in Japanese) the vitamins of the air, capable of reducing stress, lifting depression, relieving fever or soothing migraines by balancing serotonin levels in the body and halting the growth of bacteria.