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Podcast: Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Episode: Seashore Serotonin: Unlock your Mood with Ocean Air
Description: Story at-a-glance Negative ions are electrically charged molecules that concentrate naturally in areas like beaches, waterfalls, mountains, and forests, that help cleanse the air of unhealthy particles Scientists have found that high-density negative air ionization may help counter symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) The ocean's negative ions are created when water molecules gain electrons, while mountain air can be rich in negative ions due to mineral content like magnesium and calcium from limestone Taking a shower can generate negative ions at home through the "Lenard effect," where the shearing forces of fast-flowing water create friction that adds...