Power stance! The ocean charges negative ions (below is an excerpt from article by: IonLoop) Negative ions, a name given to a small molecule that’s gained a negative electrical charge, are found in extremely high concentrations near the ocean. These molecules are microscopic and can not only pass through our skin cells but also through our lungs via the air we breathe. For nearly 100 years, researchers have explored the benefits of negative ions – a phenomenon that occurs naturally in nature. Ions are formed when an atom gains or loses an electrical charge. Typically, negative ions are formed through natural means such as rain, wind, or sunlight causing an atom to break apart. As you could image, forests, beaches, waterfalls, rivers, and just about any area out in nature will contain high concentrations of negative ions in the air. The beach, in particular, can have as much as 2000 negative ions per cubic centimeter as opposed to a crowded city that may have less than 100. Studies h...