Dr. Oz reveals that negative ions are the cure to a bad mood

As we age, bad moods have an increasingly harmful effect on our bodies. Negative feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, and jealousy cause the brain to signal the adrenal glands to release the stress hormone cortisol. While cortisol can be helpful in small amounts, long-term exposure can cause aging and inflammation of the blood vessels, leading to increased blood pressure, weight gain, and potentially fatal heart disease. Dr. Oz, however, has four foolproof methods to boost your attitude and combat the harmful impact of bad moods.

Foolproof Fix #1: Negative Ion Generator

The first secret to elevating your mood is as simple and cheap as plugging in your toaster. In this case, it’s not a toaster but a device called a negative ion generator. Your body’s cells naturally contain a negative charge. Meanwhile, irritating elements in the environment – dust, microbes, and pet dander, for example – tend to have a positive charge. Like a magnet, opposites attract, and your body literally pulls these irritating elements in toward itself, causing harm. Additionally, some researchers believe it’s not only the positively-charged dander and dust that are harmful, but the positive ions themselves that damage the body. And here’s the potentially scary thing: Common household and workplace objects like cell phones and computers constantly emit positive ions.

A negative ion generator creates a “shield” of negative ions around you, deflecting those potentially harmful positive ions away from you. In a 2006 study of patients affected with seasonal depression, nearly half experienced significant relief of symptoms when treated with ion therapy. Best of all, you can purchase a negative ion generator for around $30 online or in a home improvement store. Simply plug it in your car, near your computer, or while you sleep, and shield yourself from positive ions.