I rarely get migraines now, but I do know that I’m more likely to get one if a thunderstorm is in the air, then I start to feel better when the “storm breaks”. I found an explanation for this that makes a lot of sense – and a possible solution!

Several hours before a thunderstorm,  low atmospheric pressure causes the number of positive ions in the air to increase dramatically, to levels that sometimes exceed 5000 ions per cm³. In contrast, during a storm, negative ions increase to several thousand per cm³ while positive ions decrease, often to below 500 per cm³.

So it appears to me that the malaise many people suffer before thunderstorms could be due to the excess of positive ions in the air, and relief comes when the balance shifts towards the negative ions.

What are negative ions?

Technically, negative ions are atoms or molecules of oxygen (or carbon dioxide) in the air that have gained an electron. But what YOU want to know, is how can they benefit you?

Negatively charged molecules of air, or negative ions, promote a sense of well-being for people.’ Charles Wallach, Consultant to the FDA

“Remember that feeling you’ve experienced near a waterfall or high in the mountains? Those are two places that thousands of negative ions occur. They create an effect on human biochemistry.” From the magazine Whole Self, Spring 1991, in article entitled “Ions and Consciousness”.

Negative ions occur naturally in the air and are produced by lightning, ocean surf and waterfalls. There are also electrical devices called ‘air ionizers’ that produce negative air ions. Such ionizers have been used in the treatment of seasonal winter depression (SAD).

What if there was portable and affordable device that would let you increase the negative ions in your environment, and promote this feeling of well-being?

In fact there is – and you can read a whole lot more scientific (and lay-person!) information at the Ionic Balance Shop. Have a read, make up your mind whether it’s worth a trial (you are protected by a money-back guarantee) and if you buy from my shop you will receive a discount. Many different styles to chose from.

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At the moment, I can offer customers a special 15% discount for ordering online. All you do is enter “n4all” in the Coupon Code when you order online at my Ionic Balance shop site.

Is there any specific information about negative ions and migraine sufferers? Yes!

Negative ions found to help prevent migraine headaches.

Migraine headaches can originate when an overload of serotonin causes the diameter of blood vessels leading to the brain to dilate, and get wider in the brain. Consequently, blood flow increases, and pain receptors in the vessels are stretched, which leads to the excrutiating pain associated with a migraine headache (Borne, 1998; others). In numerous tests and studies, negative ion treatment has proven to prevent the overproduction of serotonin, and therefore the subsequent migraine headaches (Kreuger, 1957; Soyka, 1991; Sulman, 1974).

Check out the many testimonials from happy customers on the Ionic Balance shop site.

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I’ve mentioned before that some people find that their migraines are triggered by changes in the weather. The video below tells you more, and underneath you can find a site to assess your migraine risk.

So for example, if you were aware that the weather conditions were high-risk for migraine, you would minimize other risk factors by making sure you have plenty of sleep, regular food and being sure to avoid any suspect foods.

The site also assesses the risk for other health conditions: arthritis and sinus. It’s an interesting site. Bookmark it to make regular checkups, particularly if you’re traveling away from home and need to check the weather at your destination.