Water is an extremely important resource needed by the human body for survival. We keep hydrated by drinking sufficient amount of water daily. Doctors too advice and ask people to consume about eight glasses of water daily. Drinking large amounts of water is not sufficient; rather you need to drink clean and pure water which is good for your body. It...

Q: You mentioned using a negative-ion generator as a possible remedy for seasonal affective disorder. ("Bright Ideas for Winter Blues," Dec. 1). But don't they create ozone and isn't that dangerous? —H.P. A: Bear with me for a quick chemistry lesson: A negative air ion is an oxygen molecule with an extra electron, a condition that occurs naturally...

Negative ions can be be produced by copying any of the ways that nature uses - ultra violet (lamps), radioactive sources etc. Indeed a bathroom shower provides a plentiful supply! But it most cases it is either too dangerous, too expensive or just impractical. For this reason most manufacturers use the method called "corona discharge" which is similar...

Question: What does the ionizer in an air purifier or cleaner do? Should I buy an air purifier that has one? Answer: Many air purifiers or cleaners have built-in, independent ionizers that help to trap airborne particles, to more efficiently clean the air in your home. However, their usefulness can be hampered if the HEPA filter in your air purifier...

This article is designed to show why the water we're drinking is bad for us, since it is highly unlikely that the urban water filters that are in place can filter out all of the little contaminants that are present in the water. Those contaminants are listed as part of the effects of urbanization on our water. These contaminants will acidify the water...

Ionic Pro pack includes 2 compact air purifiers and 2 car ionizers for fresh, clean air; purifiers for rooms 250 square feet in area Plastic and metal purifier construction with 3 steel particle collection blades; push-button operation 2-speed purifiers operate at less than 12 watts; car ionizers plug into 12-volt lighter sockets China-made purifiers...