IONS AND OUR MODERN LIFESTYLE

In this modern life, we have created an environment that virtually eliminates negative ions from the atmosphere.Because negative ions are readily attracted to airborne particles, (Which is how they clean the air - by attaching to particles of dust, pollen, smoke or dirt and dragging them to the ground.) every particle of pollution uses up yet another ion. So while there is a higher concentration of ions in the countryside, as you move into towns and cities, the dirt and pollution causes the level to drop dramatically. Pollution from car exhausts, cigarette smoking, overcrowding and even our breathing, all contribute to this.

Ironically, even modern air conditioned buildings, vehicles and aircraft  become supercharged with harmful positive ions.
In their air conditioning systems, the friction of air against  plastic and metal fans,  filters and ducting, strip the air of negative ions and add positive ions even before it reaches its destination for us to breathe!

In addition, fluorescent lighting, electrical and electronic equipment, television screens and static producing, man-made fibres in carpets, clothes and upholstery all reduce the level of negative ions and increase the positive ones.

By a waterfall:

In the mountains:

In the country:

In an average modern office:

50,000 ions per cc

5,000 ions per cc

1,500 ions per cc

Only       50 ions per cc