Negative ion therapy has been around for more than a century, and while some research supports its positive effects, there is still no evidence-based medication to back it up. Contrary to what their name suggests, negative ions have a positive effect on air, human health and the sense of well-being. They enter the body primarily through the respiratory and skin tracts, helping with exchanges between cells and the penetration of oxygen into the lungs. So, do negative ions work? Studies have confirmed their benefits long ago, and they can be found naturally in nature after an atom loses or gains an electrical charge. When an atom has more negative than a positive charge, it is known as a negative ion.
Negative ions are commonly found in quiet areas such as beaches and forests, while positive ions are more associated with harmful pollution. Negative ions have the ability to inhibit harmful bacteria and purify air. They are even used in hospitals and poultry farms to reduce contaminants. Some lamps emit negative ions that increase serotonin levels, improving mood, alertness, anxiety and even depression. To reproduce these effects in the indoor air of my medical office, I decided to try an ionizer device that, in addition to the expected effects on well-being, reduces the presence of microbes, microcontaminants and allergens in the indoor air that my patients breathe. In an experiment carried out in a controlled environment, air ionization also reduced the concentration of fine particles (PM) by 70% to 75%.
Some types of air ionizers have been shown to remove airborne particles, dust, cigarette smoke, pet dander, pollen, mold spores, bacteria, and viruses. This research was funded by the Singapore Millennium Foundation project entitled “Biobased strategies to improve indoor air quality by increasing the negative release of ions into the air”.The main function of air ionizers in general and of TEQOYA ionizers in particular is to diffuse negative ions capable of purifying the surrounding indoor air of different contaminants that are harmful to health. Negative air ions (NAI) have been discovered for more than 100 years and are widely used for air cleaning. So don't bother buying negative ionizers at home. They can produce hazardous ozone indoors and only waste space and electricity.
But if you're looking for a natural way to improve your health and well-being, negative ion therapy may be worth considering.
