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3. What are anions?
The air contains molecules that are positively or negatively charged, collectively called atmospheric ions. The term 'mainasu ion (minus ions)' is conventionally used here for the negatively-charged
ions, but it is not an academic one. It is considered that 'minus ions' are the negatively-charged molecules of water (0.05µm-0.1µm), as opposed to 'plus ions', the positively-charged molecules
of dust, cigarette smoke and exhaust gas from cars and factories etc. Atmospheric ions are said to naturally consist of positive and negatively-charged ions, in the respective proportions of 1.0 and
1.2. Locations in which atmospheric ions are found with the proportion kept intact are the ones in abundant natural surroundings such as in a forest or nearby a water fall. Our general living environment
is believed to have the ions off balance with more cations and thus fewer anions, due to the influence of exterior and interior air pollution and electromagnetic waves generated from household electrical
appliances. The imbalance of ions, caused by the increase of cations, indicates heavier air pollution and may cause health problems. The increase or supplying of anions, on the other hand, may purify
polluted air, normalize the ionic balance, provide a comfortable atmosphere and in due course promote maintenance of good health.
Action of anions on the body
(the Japan Association of Ion Research and Application)
<'Healthy' ions (anions)>
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Enhancement of the immune system |
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Mental stabilization |
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Excretion of bodily waste |
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Revitalization |
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Anti-oxidation of blood |
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Enhancement of natural powers of recovery |
<'Unhealthy' ions (cations)>
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Stiff shoulders |
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Cancer |
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Dementia |
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Aging |
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Blood oxidation |
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Degradation of natural powers of recovery |
Anion generation in nature
Approx. 40% of ions are naturally generated from ores, which contain terrestrial radiation, and due to chemical reactions caused by cosmic and ultraviolet rays. The remaining 60% are atmospheric
ions or ionized moisture, the generation of which has been repeated on earth from primeval times. Ionization caused by radiation found in the living environment is shown in Fig.-1.
Fig.-1 Ionization caused by radiation found in living environment
There are four artificial ways to generate anions by using A) tourmaline, B) corona discharge, C) water spray (the Lenard effect) and D) natural ores.
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When afforded a certain degree of energy through mechanical shock, pressure or heat, tourmaline releases anions. In other words, tourmaline does not release anions without such stimulation. |
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Anions are generated in large quantities by corona discharge, but with a drawback of simultaneously producing ozone and nitrogen oxide. Besides, the supply of electricity is indispensable. |
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This is a method that uses replicated sheets of water spray of a waterfall or a fountain, which requires complex facilities. |
The principle of Kayacera is based on the method D, with the use of pulverized, ultrafine particles of natural rare-earth minerals found around hot springs, which are similar to those from the Misasa
springs where the local cancer-related mortality rate is claimed to be half of the national average. 80% of particles are smaller than 1µ, further pulverization is possible but will raise costs.
The basic mechanism is that the natural-ore component of this artificial ceramic powder emits low-level radiation, which in contact with oxygen, carbon dioxide and water molecules contained in the air
promotes electrolytic dissociation or (an-)ionization, resulting in enhancement of the interior environment. The generation of low-level radiation is semi-permanent. The question now is how powerful
the radiation is and if there is any safety-related problem.
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