Testimonials / Frequently Asked Questions / Research on Negative Ions

 

Testimonials from satisfied customers

 

“I worn my bracelet the moment it arrived. That night, I had my first sound sleep for a long long time. Since then, sleep quality has improved so much. Thanks for such a wonderful product. I have strongly recommended my sister to try it. Now she can’t wait for hers to arrive too!”

Kimberly, Singapore

 

“ I was skeptical of the pain relief claims but I ordered one anyway since my wrist is always so painful after working on the computer all day long. After wearing the bracelet for the second day, the pain in my wrist went away. Thank you so much for this.”

John, Melbourne Australia

 

 

"Before this, I had a stainless steel bracelet with germanium powder from a different seller. Now I prefer your Titanium Germanium (Model TG06) one as it much lighter, comfortable and nicer to wear. I had previously fractured my right wrist and experienced hand numbness and muscle tightness as a result. Now these symptoms have disappeared! The same goes for my sleeping problem. After wearing it on the first night, I slept through the night peacefully.

Other health effects based on my personal experience include:

  • It reduced my craving to smoke and also relieved me of my heart and chest pains. As a smoker, I felt a sense of tasteless and a kind of funny feeling.

  • Now I don't eat as much as before, like less appetite.

  • I feel more relaxed and less tense during my work time.

I know it is hard to believe but your Titanium Germanium bracelet is truly effective based on just on a few days of wearing.

What surprises me is your bracelet quality is much higher and your germanium stone diameter size (5mm) is 2mm is bigger than those selling in our local shopping centres. Your prices are very reasonable and much cheaper, your service and knowledge of product is much better than the local retailers.

If you don't believe it, please go and compare it yourself.

I fully recommend your product to my friends/relatives. In fact some of them are trying my bracelet now."

Alan, Singapore

(Note: We had customized a 10 piece Germanium stone bracelet for this customer based on special request)

 

 

“I am so happy with the excellent service from the initial purchase that I am buying more for my friends and relatives, totaling 8 Titanium Germanium bracelets so far. Sleep quality has really improved so far and the pain relief has been excellent compared to the magnetic copper bangle that I worn for years.

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is willing to try germanium and magnetic therapy”

Terry H, Nevada USA

 

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - Vital-ion Products

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How do Vital-ion products produce negative ions?

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Vital-ion products use a specially formulated combination of titanium, gold, tourmaline, germanium and other minerals like ceramic to produce high quality and quantity of negative ions. Click here for more information.

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Are Vital-ion bracelets and necklaces waterproof?

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Yes, but it may speed up degradation of the silicon resin matrix holding the negative ion-producing minerals. However, it is safe to wear during activities as swimming, bathing or showering.

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Can I wear Vital-ion products while I am sleeping?

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Definitely. Vital-ion necklaces and bracelets can be worn 24 hours a day. For certain individuals, the effects of the eye mask can be too strong. Wearing it for half an hour before sleep-time is good enough. In fact, we highly encourage the wearing of Vital-ion socks throughout the whole night as the product enhances blood circulation and aids in the removal of toxins from the different organs in the body.

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Could I have a reaction to any of Vital-ions products?

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The necklaces, bracelets and coating on the protectors are made of surgical silicon rubber and are totally safe for the vast majority of people. However, if you are severely allergic to silicon or rubber we would not recommend using the products.

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Will my bracelet and necklace continue to work indefinitely?

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In principle, yes. The mineral ingredients in your bracelet or necklace do not degrade. Of course, the silicon and connectors will naturally wear and deteriorate over time.

Q

My bracelet or necklace is looking rather slimy. How do I clean it?

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Yes. A gentle cleansing with a mild soap is suitable, however this should be only undertaken occasionally.

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I’m not sure my bracelet is working. What should I do?

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Every person’s experience will be different. Some people are more sensitive than others, so we suggest that you remove your bracelet, then keep a careful watch on your general level of well-being. After a week or two, return to wearing the bracelet, and notice if there is a difference. You can also do a simple Germanium balancing test or bring your Vital-ion product to our office as our ion-tester can measure the amount of negative ions being released.

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What’s a negative ion anyway?

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Ions are small particles commonly found in nature. When an atom gains at least one electron, the atom becomes a negative ion. Another name for negative ions is anion.

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Why are negative ions ‘good’ and positive ions ‘bad’?

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It seems that many important chemical processes related to health and mood are needy for electrons. When they get the electrons they need (from a handy passing negative ion), the processes flow on as they were meant to and one experiences the corresponding health benefits.

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Can I have ‘too much of a good thing’ with negative ions?

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It is safe to wear products with negative ions in the range of 1000 to 2000 ion/cc on any part of your body. However, to experience any therapeutic effect, it is insufficient to be exposed to less than 1000 ion/cc negative ions. An amount surpassing 2000 ion/cc might instead bring you harm in the case of long term exposure. It is also safe to wear more than one Vital-ion products at once. Negative ions are beneficial to one’s inner health and this is backed by decades of research from highly respected institutions from all over the world.

 

Research on Benefits of Negative ions

The following references are from independent and highly respected institutions investigating the benefits of negative ions. These references are merely a small sample of the extensive testing that has been undertaken over decades of research.

Importantly, these references are not ‘marketing hype’, nor is it ‘in-house’ or 'paid research' on behalf of Vital-ion, but genuine research detailing the health benefits of negative ions.


Goel N, Etwaroo G.R.
Bright light, negative air ions and auditory stimuli produce rapid mood changes in a student population: a placebo-controlled study. Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA. Psychological Medicine. 2006 Sep;36(9):1253-63. Epub 2006 Jun 7.
Quote: “The auditory stimulus, bright light and high-density ions all produced rapid mood changes - with small to medium effect sizes - in depressed and non-depressed subjects, compared with the low-density placebo, despite equivalent pre-study expectations. Thus, these stimuli improve mood acutely in a student sample, including a subset with depressive symptoms.”


English J. The positive Health Benefits of Negative Ions. Nutrition Review, [Online]: www.nutritionreview.org/library/negative.ions.html
Quote: “Research supports the view that negative ions have a net positive effect on health, including improved mood, stabilized catecholamine regulation and circadian rhythm, enhanced recovery from physical exertion and protection from positive ion-related stress and exhaustion disorders.”


Terman M, Terman J.S. Controlled trial of naturalistic dawn stimulation and negative air ionization for seasonal affective disorder. Department of Biopsychology, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2007 Mar; 163 (12):2126-3
Quote:
Naturalistic dawn simulation and high-density ionization are active antidepressants that do not require the effort of post awakening bright light therapy. They can be considered candidate alternatives to bright light or medication.”


Reilly T, Stevenson I.C. An investigation of the effects of negative air ions on responses to submaximal exercise at different times of day. Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, School of Human Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, England. Journal of Human Ergology. 1993 Jun;22(1):1-9.
Quote: “Results confirm that negative air ions are biologically active and that they do affect the body's circadian rhythmicity.”


Nakane H, Asami O, Yamada Y, Ohira H. Effect of negative air ions on computer operation, anxiety and salivary chromogranin A-like immunoreactivity. Research-Domain 37, Materials Department, Toyota Central R&D Laboratories. International Journal of Psychophysiology. 2002 Oct;46(1):85-9.
Quote: Task performance was not slightly but significantly improved by the presence of negative air ions. These results suggest that negative air ions are effective for the reduction of and the prompt recovery from stress caused by computer operation.”


Goel N, Terman M, Terman J.S, Macchi M.M, & Stewart, J.W. Controlled trial of bright light and negative air ions for chronic depression. Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA; 2 New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA; 3 Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Psychological Medicine. 2005 Jul;35(7):945-55.
Quote: “Both bright light and negative air ions are effective for treatment of chronic depression.”


Krueger, A P. Reed, E J. Biological impact of small air ions. Science. 1976 Sep 24;193(4259):1209-13.
Quote: “Since ion depletion is a constant concomitant of modern urban life, one reasonably may speculate about comparable inimical effects on humans.”


Baron, R.
Effects of negative ions on cognitive performance. Journal of Applied Psychology. 1987 Feb Vol 72(1) 131-137
Quote: Together, the findings of these studies suggest that negative air ions can indeed exert appreciable effects on cognitive performance.”


Ryushi, T, Kita, I, Sakurai, T, Yasumatsu, M, Isokawa, M, Aihara, Y, & Hama, K.
The effect of exposure to negative air ions on the recovery of physiological responses after moderate endurance exercise. Department of Exercise and Sports Science, Faculty of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan. International Journal of Biometeorology. 1998 Feb;41(3):132-6.

Quote: “The diastolic blood pressure (DBP) values during the recovery period were significantly lower in the presence of negative ions than in their absence. The plasma levels of serotonin (5-HT) and dopamine (DA) were significantly lower in the presence of negative ions than in their absence.”


Howard, P.J Ph.D. Negative Ions for the Brain. The Owner's Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind-Brain Research. Second Edition. 2000. Bard Press, Texas, USA.

Quote: “High concentrations of negative ions are essential for high energy and positive mood”.
"If you deplete the air of negative ions, you experience an increase in serotonin and its attendant drowsiness and relaxation—not what you want when mental agility is demanded.”

 

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