Negative Ions - Positive Energy

Amongst the West Texas dirt and blowing sand, negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments.  Think mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy.

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. Generally speaking, negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain; resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.  Negative ions can make us feel like we are walking on air. You are one of them if you feel instantly refreshed the moment you open a window and breathe in fresh, humid air.  In fact, every home has a built in natural ionizer - the shower.

Room air circulation, heat and humidity, the proximity of grounded devices that may emit counteracting positive ions (such as computer monitors) may affect output levels (of a negative-ion generator).  The possible interaction of negative-air ion therapy and antidepressant drug or light therapy for seasonal depression has not yet been investigated.