THE IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: THE IMPORTANCE OF DAYLIGHT – POSITIVE IONS
Electrically polluted air can be the cause not only of respiratory problems but also of headaches, irritability, digestive problems and depression. Particles in the air around us – called ions – are electrically charged, positive and negative. We breathe in these particles and absorb them through the skin. If the air is overloaded with positively charged particles it can have a powerful effect on the nervous system. The brain overproduces a chemical called serotonin, and this can produce nasal congestion, lethargy, feeling sticky (not the same feelings as being too hot) and swollen. The oppressive feeling before an electrical storm best describes this, a restless feeling – being ‘under the weather’. We can also experience this in cities where stale air is trapped between tall buildings or in workplaces where the air is filled with positive ions from VDUs. At home this effect can be felt if we sit in badly ventilated rooms surrounded by plastic and electrical equipment, wearing clothes made from synthetic fibres.
Geological location and climate are also factors which affect the air. Warm winds – like the Mistral in the Mediterranean and the Santa Anna in California – are loaded with positive ions, and are dreaded by many people because they make them feel enervated and depressed.
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