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I'm sure you've heard of the benefits of going for a walk. You know it's healthy, and that it helps boost your mood and energy levels. But did you also know that walking outside in the fresh air can increase your happiness? This is because when we're outside, we get exposed to negative ions, which are known to help improve our moods. Negative ions are found in high concentrations on beaches (where there is sand), forests (where there is fresh water) and mountains (where there are waterfalls).

Why negative ions are good for you.

Your body is made up of mostly water, and when you're exposed to negative ions, your body actually absorbs them.

These negative ions help balance out the positive ions that are found in electronics and air pollution. Positive ions create an imbalance in your system, but this can be balanced out by being around more negative ions.

Negative ions are a natural anti-depressant.

For example, negative ions are a natural anti-depressant. Research has shown that the release of negative ions helps to lift your mood and relieve stress and anxiety. They also help improve concentration and mental performance, which is why you feel so refreshed after being in the mountains or near waterfalls—places where there are lots of negative ions.

Another benefit of negative ion therapy is its ability to improve physical performance! Studies have shown that when athletes were exposed to high concentrations of positive ions (from air conditioning units or hot showers), their athletic performance decreased significantly compared with when they were exposed to low levels of positive ions (in nature).

Negative ions give you more energy

You may never have heard of negative ions, but there's a good chance you've felt their effects. In fact, you probably feel them most when you spend time in nature—or at least you should.

Negative ions are natural stimulants that increase the flow of oxygen to the brain and boost alertness, concentration and energy levels. That's because they cause us to breathe deeper and faster—thus taking in more oxygen. They also increase the production of serotonin (the "feel-good" hormone) and melatonin (the sleep hormone), which explains why we're often more alert after being outdoors on rainy days than we are on sunny ones.

Going for a walk will help boost your mood, and give you more energy.

Going for a walk is not only good for your body, but it’s also great for your mind. It’s a simple, yet effective way to boost your mood and energy levels, which in turn can help you sleep better and think clearer. How? Well, walking outside helps you absorb negative ions in the air—which are natural anti-depressants and energizers. The act of going outdoors also helps reduce stress by increasing oxygen levels and stimulating the brain cells that produce serotonin (a chemical within our bodies that makes us feel happy).

Conclusion

We hope we’ve convinced you to go for a walk. It’s easy, free, and great for your mood!