Are negative ions good for you?
Dr Albert Krueger · 1973
Ion-depleted indoor air from modern buildings may cause anxiety, fatigue, and increased infection risk.
Plain English Summary
Dr. Albert Krueger's 1973 research examined how air ion concentrations affect human health and comfort. The study found that ion-depleted indoor air may cause anxiety, discomfort, reduced efficiency, and increased respiratory infection risk. Positive ion excess was linked to the ill effects of notorious winds like the Sharav and Föhn.
Why This Matters
This foundational research from 1973 reveals how our modern indoor environments may be making us sick in ways we're only beginning to understand. Krueger's work shows that the ion depletion in our offices and homes - caused by air conditioning, synthetic materials, and electronic devices - creates conditions that stress our bodies and minds. The science demonstrates that we've fundamentally altered the electrical environment our bodies evolved in. What this means for you is that the sterile, ion-depleted air of modern buildings may be contributing to everything from workplace fatigue to increased susceptibility to illness. While we focus on obvious EMF sources like cell phones, we often overlook how our entire indoor environment has become electrically unnatural.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{are_negative_ions_good_for_you__g4068,
author = {Dr Albert Krueger},
title = {Are negative ions good for you?},
year = {1973},
}