Nature's negative ions

The air in natural environments increases health and oxygen levels in our body because it is rich in negative ionsthat separate and neutralize pollutants and toxins. Near moving water, such as waterfalls or the ocean, tiny water and oxygen molecules combine to generate negative ions that enhance our metabolism and promote health - one reason we feel so good at the beach or in the countryside. In a natural environment the air's oxygen can contain hundreds of times more negative ions than in the city or inside a metropolitan home.

Harmful urban air

Our city environments are high in positive ions which result from and contribute to high pollution levels. They act like magnets, attracting damaging particles and pollutants. In this environment we are continually exposed to harmful toxins which lower air quality, having an acidifying, free radical effect on our body that compromises health and speeds aging.

Reduced air quality's health affects

• Leaves us tired as oxygen concentration is reduced 
• May cause breathing problems due to direct exposure to pollutants 
• Suspended particles may aggravate our nervous system leaving us irritable, anxious or dizzy 
• Weakened immune system leaves us prone to infection 

Improving air quality

Maximize the amount of negative ions you inhale by doing some simple deep breathing exercises outdoors or airing out enclosed spaces. Using an air ionizer and purifier is one of the best ways to improve air quality because it purifies and neutralizes polluted air's acidic toxins, restoring its health-giving, oxygenating qualities.

So breathe easy! Living with air pollution doesn't mean you have to compromise your health. By following these simple suggestions, you can safely improve the quality of air in your environment, increasing energy, strengthening your immune system, reducing stress and improving sleep.

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