While scientists really aren't sure of how negative ions actually benefit us there have been numerous studies that show the tangible benefits associated with negative ions and/or negatively ionized oxygen. Some of these studies include the following:-

Dr. Albert P. Krueger*, a microbiologist and experimental pathologist at the University of California, found that an astonishingly small quantity of negative ions could kill bacteria and quickly take them out of the air so that they were less likely to infect people. This is particularly useful to patients recovering from burns in particular. (Krueger, A. P. "The Action of Air Ions on Bacteria." Journal of General Physiology. Berkeley:University of California, 1957.)

Research papers from St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London, Australia's National University (A.N.U), the Pavlov Institute in Russia, all showed that improved lung capacity and relief from asthma symptoms are achieved quite rapidly by exposure to small negative air ions.

Affecting serotonin levels – (Serotonin is a brain chemical related to mood and stress. Anti-depressant drugs, e.g. Prozac, alter brain metabolism of serotonin). In 1985 a European research project exposed over 100 outpatients at a mental health clinic to negative ionization for just 40 minutes per day. After only a few sessions.

A study relating to the relativity of increased negative ions and increases in Immunogloulin A (IgA) from Australia's La Trobe University states. "Such a finding is suggestive of an enhancement of the immune response as a result of negative ionization . . . IgA guards against viral and bacterial attachment and colonization of mucous membrane." In other words it helps stop lung infections.

*(We strongly recommend that anyone suffering from any of the conditions mentioned on this site pursue all conventional methods of treatment and seek consultations with expert medical practitioners and/or professional alternative health practitioners for clarification and treatment of their particular ailment. This information has been collected from various sources and is provided with good intent for the information of visitors to this site however research results vary from time to time and we do not purport to have the latest findings available. You have been given the gifts of intuition; free will and personal responsibility please exercise them daily. )

Summary of the benefits of Negative Ions
Wherever negative ions are found, naturally occurring or artificially produced, they have been shown to produce extraordinary results. Some of these include:

Stress as well as increased alertness, The greater level of alertness can translate into improved learning, improved well being and enhanced human performance on
mental tasks.

Dilation of the air passageways and improvement in the cleansing action of the lungs, heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolic rate. i.e. Increasing the body's ability to use the oxygen in the air and making it easier to breathe.

Mentally, one can experience a sense of exhilaration, or become more relaxed and mildly tranquilized.

Hay fever and asthma symptoms may improve through the increase in the lung's ability to get rid of pollutants as well as the boosting of IgA that helps fight bacteria.
Tumor growth was shown to be slowed in laboratory animals.

Rats learned twice as fast. (This is particularly useful info for all those parents and friends of slow learning rodents.)

Increased rate and quality of growth in plants and in animals.Positively charged air, on the other hand, produced the opposite responses
and tends to be associated with:-

Even though they are not a "medical device", Salt Crystal Lamps, by emitting negative ions, significantly reduce a myriad of indoor air pollutants and may provide relief from sinus, migraine headaches, allergies and hay fever, reduce the severity of asthma attacks, enhance the immune system, increase alertness, increase work productivity and concentration, increase lung capacity and reduce susceptibility to colds and flu.

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