The Proven Link Between Cold Climates and High Anti-Depressant Consumption, High Suicide Rates and High Cancer Rates

Research has shown that exposure to negative ions is able to negate the use of antidepressants for people suffering from chronic depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) (aka winter depression, winter blues, summer depression, summer blues, or seasonal depression).

Countries located in very cold temperate climates are shown to have the highest amount of antidepressant consumption in the world. I realize that those countries do not contain much presence of negative ions in comparison to countries located in the tropics such as Singapore and Thailand(both with very high presence of negative ions) that interestingly do not have high antidepressant consumption. I therefore saw the clear link between the deficiency of negative ions in cold gloomy countries and their high amount of antidepressant consumption.

The sight of gloomy cold weather seems to hide the main cause of depression that could come from the lack of negative ions.

Treatment of seasonal affective disorder with a high-output negative ionizer.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9395604
"Treatment with a high-density negative ionizer appears to act as a specific antidepressant for patients with seasonal affective disorder. The method may be useful as an alternative or supplement to light therapy and medications."

A controlled trial of timed bright light and negative air ionization for treatment of winter depression.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9783557
"Bright light and high-density negative air ionization both appear to act as specific antidepressants in patients with seasonal affective disorder."

Controlled trial of naturalistic dawn simulation and negative air ionization for seasonal affective disorder.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17151164
"Naturalistic dawn simulation and high-density ionization are active antidepressants that do not require the effort of postawakening bright light therapy. They can be considered candidate alternatives to bright light or medication."

There’s Something in the Air: Empirical Evidence for the Effects of Negative Air Ions (NAI) on Psychophysiological State and Performance
http://pubs.sciepub.com/rpbs/1/4/1/
"The analysis, particularly with randomized, controlled trials suggests that NAI treatment for mood disorders is in general effective with effects almost equivalent to those in other antidepressant non pharmacotherapy trials. Despite the growth in clinical research, there remained a substantial gap in mental health services to translate state-of-the-art treatments and incorporate them into mainstream practice."

Negative Ions Create Positive Vibes
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes
"Columbia University studies of people with winter and chronic depression show that negative ion generators relieve depression as much as antidepressants."

"The action of the pounding surf creates negative air ions and we also see it immediately after spring thunderstorms when people report lightened moods," says ion researcher Michael Terman, PhD, of Columbia University in New York."

"Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments. Think mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy."

"Generally speaking, negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain; resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy," says Pierce J. Howard, PhD, author of The Owners Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind Brain Research and director of research at the Center for Applied Cognitive Sciences in Charlotte, N.C."

"Ions are molecules that have gained or lost an electrical charge. They are created in nature as air molecules break apart due to sunlight, radiation, and moving air and water. You may have experienced the power of negative ions when you last set foot on the beach or walked beneath a waterfall. While part of the euphoria is simply being around these wondrous settings and away from the normal pressures of home and work, the air circulating in the mountains and the beach is said to contain tens of thousands of negative ions -- Much more than the average home or office building, which contain dozens or hundreds, and many register a flat zero."

"They also may protect against germs in the air, resulting in decreased irritation due to inhaling various particles that make you sneeze, cough, or have a throat irritation."


The Power of Negative Ions- The Ocean and Bodies of Water
http://pranaviewaustralia.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/the-power-of-negative-ions-the-ocean-and-bodies-of-water/
"You might have noticed that you feel more refreshed near the ocean, a waterfall or even taking a shower. This is because all of these areas have a higher concentration of negative ions to positive ones. The ocean typically has 2000 negative ions and 1000 positive. The force or energy of the falling or splashing water causes splitting of neutral particles of air, freeing electrons which attach to other air molecules causing a negative charge."


Effects of negative ions on cognitive performance.
http://psycnet.apa.org/?fa=main.doiLanding&doi=10.1037/0021-9010.72.1.131
"Together, the findings of these studies suggest that negative air ions can indeed exert appreciable effects on cognitive performance."


The Health Benefits of Negative Ions
https://sites.google.com/site/negativeionsgbbo00/negative-ions-health-benefits

"Cations are produced by machines and technology: Computers,televisions, airplanes, refrigerators, heating units and air-conditioners saturate homes, offices, and other indoor environments with cations.

They are also called free radicals.

Free radicals (cations), are active forms of oxygen and can be produced by: Electrical Discharge from high-voltage network, heating and cooling systems; TVs, radio transmitters, radar systems, computers, exhaust and cigarette fumes, smog, radiation along with harmful chemicals and toxins.

Cations can damage cells and are believed to be one reason for deteriorating our physical and emotional well being and have a role in the aging process and instigating cancer."


Negative ions have been found in a Japanese lab study to prevent cancer, slow down aging and extend lifespan.

Cold Countries Hold the Highest Cancer Rates in the World

Since negative ions have been proven to prevent cancer, and cold countries have less presence of negative ions compared to tropical countries, people living in such cold countries would have less protection against cancer compared to people living in the tropics. Cold countries currently hold the highest cancer rates in the world compared to tropical countries.


Cold Countries Hold the Highest Suicide Rates in the World

Cold countries that lack high presence of negative ions currently hold the highest suicide rates in the world far surpassing any country located in the tropics by a very long shot.


Comparing the Warm Tropics to Cold Countries

I made a list of places and opportunities in tropical Singapore where negative ions can be found(from nature and water splashes) and it amounted to a very long list. I think the sunny tropical climate really does have strong underlying factors for creating a happier mood after all. And gloomy weather really does have strong underlying factors for depression.

List of places in Singapore where negative ions can be found or generated:

1) trees, lush nature reserves and forests all year round
2) frequent rain and thunder all year round
3) small water drains and large canals
4) the beach(sun tanning, water sports)
5) water reservoirs and lakes(strolling and jogging)
6) condominium swimming pools(swimming and suntanning)
7) condominium fountains
8) large fountains at shopping centers and business buildings
9) children playgrounds with water features
10) showering after swimming
11) frequent showering due to hot weather
12) frequent face washing
13) frequent feet washing
14) frequent washing of clothes
15) scheduled floor washings of public housing corridors
17) ferry and cruise rides to neighbouring islands
18) negative ions from tropical fruits and vegetables

In comparison to cold countries such as Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, the opportunities to generate negative ions in those environments are very few. In addition, people living in cold climates are less inclined to leave their homes in cold weather to get exposed to any negative ions found in nature. The deficiency of negative ions in such Scandinavian countries as well as people's lack of exposure to it could very well be the main factors for the high levels of depression, antidepressant consumption and cancer rates found in those countries.

Besides nature's ways of producing negative ions, the artificial way to generate negative ions can be done with negative ion generators. Such generators are now very affordable for a small sized unit that can be plugged into the wall socket. Smaller generators can be plugged directly into a computer's USB socket. There are also generators made for cars.

Small generators(<1 watt to 2 watts) can generate 1,000,000 to 6,000,000 anions per cubic centimeter, and can cover only up to 3 square metres. Large generators(6 watts) that come with air purification costing a few hundred dollars can produce about 25,000,000 anions per cubic centimeter, and can cover a much larger room area.

The one I am going to get from my own country for my computer usage is this:

6 of the Most Potent Anti-Aging Secrets to Thrive Much Further in Life

I have some personal recommendations for anti-aging since I haven't seen these being widely practiced around. I follow these recommendations myself to thrive at what I do in my own life as well as to maintain my youthfulness, and I would like to share these with everyone who also have such intention to thrive. They are all based on well-documented scientific studies.


Purple Foods for Anti-Aging

Purple and blue foods such as purple cabbages, eggplant, small red beans and berries contain anthocyanins good for anti-aging results. Even Mariah Carey takes purple foods 3 times a week. I don't recall seeing many people making purple smoothies, the popular type is still the one containing green vegetables that contain green chlorophyll.


Chinese Herbs for Anti-Aging and Resilience/Strength

2 of the most potent Chinese herbs are yellow astragalus(Huang Qi) and fleeceflower root(He Show Wu). Yellow astragalus is actually better than ginseng, it has been scientifically proven to be able to extend the telomerase at the end of chromosomes, extending the cells' expiry date and prolonging lifespan.

He Shou Wu has a strengthening effect from the introduction of the root's resilience into the body to increase its resilience/strength. It promotes faster healing during sickness, increases the body's resilience to physical stress endured in high and low intensity sports, as well as increase sexual function for men. It is useful for warming up the body during cold winters, and has been widely claimed to be able to restore hair loss and reverse premature greying of hair.

Common everyday vegetables in the supermarkets do not have as much resilience as such resilient plants that are trees and roots that can live hundreds of years. Eating such plants would therefore 'transfer' the plants' longevity and resilience into the human body. This is how such herbs actually work in order to improve the body's health and resilience/strength.


Negative Ions

Negative ions are found abundantly from water splashes such as waterfalls, beaches, fountains, the washing sink, the bathroom shower. It is also found in lemons. Negative ion generators can provide a constant flow of ions that has been scientifically demonstrated to improve brain function, prevent depression, prevent cancer and extend lifespan.

Negative Ions Create Positive Vibes
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes

Science : The Power of The Negative Ions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I66oE44rejQ


Distilled Water

Non-distilled tap water contains animal wastes from water-based animals such as fishes and frogs and therefore is not actually vegan if you think of it. Such non-distilled water also contains added chemicals such as chloride, fluoride and other unknown pollutants from the environment. I usually find a puddle of foul-smelling yellowish liquid at the bottom of my distiller after the water has been distilled away.

Water can only hold a certain amount of impurities and if it is not distilled, it would not have the full ability to hold on to the body's impurities to effectively flush them out of the system. If the impurities from non-distilled water is reduced from getting into the body, the body would contain less impurities and one doesn't have to consume as much water for hydration purposes. With less impurities and toxins entering the body from drinking distilled water, the body can function at a higher level, and not age as quickly.


Avoid Foods Cooked in Dry Heat and Oil

Meat and vegetables that are cooked in dry heat and oil create toxins that can age the body as well as contribute to illnesses such as cancer. For me to avoid the toxins, I rely mostly on boiled foods such as chickpeas and lentils.

The Hidden Toxins in Cooked Foods
http://americannutritionassociation.org/newsletter/hidden-toxins-cooked-foods

"Many may not be aware, however, of the toxins and carcinogens that exist when food is heated past a certain temperature or for a period of time"

"Cooked meat and fish contain heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), both of which have been shown to be mutagenic and carcinogenic."

"Acrylamide is a carcinogen that is found in cigarettes, coffee, and many baked or fried foods, particularly breads, potato and corn products."

Chemicals in Meat Cooked at High Temperatures and Cancer Risk
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/cooked-meats

 
Choose Foods Low on the Glycermic Index

Foods that are high on the Glycermic Index can lead to excessive glycation that can age protein fibres such as skin, blood vessels and nerves. Common foods that are high on the Index include donuts, cakes, buns, white bread, sugary drinks, and candy etc

Even when eating foods that are low on the Glycermic Index, one also has to be aware of the Glycermic Load to ensure that there is no overloading of blood sugar in the blood by consuming too much food at once. The Glycermic Load can be effectively reduced by practicing grazing, which is done by dividing the number of large meals in a day into smaller meals.

Foods such as white rice(66) and potatoes(over 90) are high on the Glycermic Index. Alternatives such as brown rice(46) and chickpeas(28) are much lower on the Index.

Avoid consuming carbohydrates on its own but eat it with protein and fats. Consume vegetables first before consuming carbohydrates to reduce the speed of digestion. 

Taking too much low GI fruits at once such as binging on a large amounts of sweet juices and smoothies can still increase the sugar level in the blood to high levels. The key is to either eat fruits whole without juicing or limit juices and smoothies to smaller portions.

(Elle Magazine) Sugar and Aging: How to Fight Glycation
The relationship between sugar and fine lines can be sticky. Find out why!
http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/sugar-aging-how-to-fight-glycation-614621

"The science is this: When you have sugar molecules in your system, they bombard the body's cells like a meteor ­shower—glomming onto fats and proteins in a process known as glycation. This forms advanced glycation end products (commonly shortened, appropriately, to AGEs), which cause protein fibers to become stiff and malformed."

"The proteins in skin most prone to glycation are the same ones that make a youthful complexion so plump and springy—collagen and elastin. When those proteins hook up with renegade sugars, they become discolored, weak, and less supple; this shows up on the skin's surface as wrinkles, sagginess, and a loss of radiance. The presence of AGEs also makes the complexion more vulnerable to bad-news assailants such as UV light and cigarette smoke. As New York–based dermatologist Cheryl Karcher, MD, puts it: "Number one, the glucose makes the cells abnormal; and number two, it creates free radicals. So you get a double whammy when it comes to aging."

"The external signs of glycation show up around the age of 30 or 35, when a perfect storm of built-up sun damage, environmental oxidative stress, hormonal changes, and the development of AGEs begins to result in, well, a-g-e. "When you're younger, your body has more resources to ward off damage, and you're producing more collagen," says New York– and Miami-based dermatologist Fredric Brandt, MD, who in 2007 was one of the first to launch an anti-aging skin-care line specifically addressing glycation. "When you reach a certain age, these sugar by-products begin to build up at the same time that your threshold for damage is getting lower."

Insulin and Its Metabolic Effects(2001)
Glycation
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/07/14/insulin-part-one.aspx
"Everyone knows that oxygen causes damage, but unfortunately the press has not been as kind to publicize glycation. Glycation is the same as oxidation except substitute the word glucose. When you glycate something you combine it with glucose. Glucose combines with anything else really; it's a very sticky molecule.

Just take sugar on your fingers. It's very sticky. It sticks specifically to proteins. So the glycation of proteins is extremely important. If it sticks around a while it produces what are called advanced glycated end products (A.G.E.s).

That acronym is not an accident. If you can turn over, or re-manufacture, the protein that's good, and it increases the rate of protein turnover if you are lucky. Glycation damages the protein to the extent that white blood cells will come around and gobble it up and get rid of it, so then you have to produce more, putting more of a strain on your ability to repair and maintain your body.

That is the best alternative; the worst alternative is when those proteins get glycated that can't turn over very rapidly, like collagen, or like a protein that makes up nerve tissue. These proteins cannot be gotten rid of, so the protein accumulates, and the A.G.E.s accumulate and continue to damage.

That includes the collagen that makes up the matrix of your arteries. A.G.E.s are so bad that we know that there are receptors for A.G.E.s, hundreds of receptors, for every macrophage."