Benefits of Negative Ions: How to Increase Exposure

According to Dr. Takada Maku, a Japanese researcher, when negative ions are introduced to the air, the blood is purified by increasing blood alkalinity. Cell function is activated and revived while metabolism is increased. Neher and Sakmann were awarded the 1991 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for their discoveries concerning the function of single ion channels in cells." Negative ions decrease depression, relieve stress, and boost energy. There are several ways to increase the negative ions in the environment.

Things You'll Need

• Bio-Mat
• Negative ion generator
• Shower
• Indoor water fountain
• Indoor plants, including ferns

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Instructions

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  Use a Bio-Mat to release 600 to 1000 volts of static electricity into a room. The negative-ion particles released from the mat change the particles in the air. A layer of dust accumulates when these air particles fall. Inside the human body, calcium and sodium get ionized. The body becomes more alkaline.

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  Go to the beach or the mountains. The air circulating in these areas contain thousands of negative ions. Crashing waves and the scent of rain create negative ions and elevate moods, says Dr. Michael Terman, of Columbia University.

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  Use a negative-ion generator in the home or office setting. Dr. Terman says that these relieve depression as much as antidepressants, and have no side effects.

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  Take a hot shower. The steam releases negative ions into the atmosphere.

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  Practice feng shui. Feng shui uses indoor water fountains, which spray negative ions into the air. Ferns and other indoor plants release negative ions into the room.