wave frequency, the brain can more quickly enter the alpha state, thereby bringing about a calm and peaceful sleep.

Alpha brain waves are considered relaxed brainwave activity. Alpha brain waves are brain waves that cycle within the range of 8 – 13 Hz and are usually generated in the brains right hemisphere or in a synchronized pattern between both right and left hemispheres. Alpha waves kick in when our mind and body are completely relaxed and free of stress.

Alpha is generally thought of as the normal brainwave that is dominant in people who are relaxed, creative, and have a clear mind. Alpha is considered the “normal” brainwave pattern and is dominant when people close their eyes. Children tend to have much higher levels of alpha brainwaves than adults. Alpha brainwaves are considered the healthiest brainwave range and 10 Hz has widely been accepted as the “safest” brainwave frequency to train.

Studies have shown that the alpha state has many therapeutic effects on our health, including:

• Brain strengthening and an increase in intellect
• Improvement in mental clarity and focus
• Help with falling asleep
• Delay of the aging process
• Improvement in the body’s ability to heal itself

It should be noted that the above benefits experienced may vary from individual to individual.

A narrow spectrum of far infrared waves in the 4 to 14 micron range is known to have particularly beneficial and healthful effects on the body.  Why is this so?  Consider that human beings send and receive FIR waves measuring in the 3 to 50 micron range, with the greatest output around 9 to 10 microns.  When receiving FIR waves of similar length, such as those emitted by Tourmaline, by the warming that is produced by these waves can penetrate bodily tissues deeply and very uniformly.

This warming therapy of far infrared, and its other effects on the body are known to have many health benefits, including:

• Promotion of blood supply, circulation and body warming
• Purification of body fluids, and elimination of harmful toxins
• Reduction of spasms through the warming of muscle fibers
• Increase in metabolism
• Strengthening of the immune system
• Relief from stress and fatigue
• Promotion of sound sleep
• Stimulation of enzyme activity
• Regulation of nervous system and reduction of nerve pain

It should be noted that the above benefits experienced may vary from individual to individual.

These three main characteristics of Tourmaline combine to provide many benefits to our health, such as prevention of cholesterol build up, purification of the blood, an improvement in circulation, stimulation of the autonomic nerves, calming of overly-excited sympathetic nerves, promotion of sound sleep and mental alertness, stress relief, stimulation of cell metabolism and enhancement of the immune system.

While scientific research has not been conclusive, some people are said to have experienced the various benefits:

• Revitalization of cell metabolism
• Strengthening of the immune system
• Stabilization of blood pressure
• Improvement in blood circulation (dilation of vessels)
• Strengthening of the bones
• Purification of the blood (increase in alkalinity)
• Facilitation of breathing
• Reduction in pulse rate
• Enhancement of heart function

It should be noted that the above benefits experienced may vary from individual to individual.

Germanium also has the ability to emit a high percent of Far Infrared Rays of between 4 to 14 microns. As it overlaps the same wavelength of 9 microns emitted by the human body, this results in resonance with the water molecules in our body, improving blood circulation. Since our body is 70% water (by weight), it also activates the water molecules in living cells which int urn enhances blood circulation. When Far Infrared Rays are absorbed into the various organs of the human body, it activates, revitalizes, develops and strengthens them. It also increases temperature under the skin as well as promotes micro circulatory flow within the human body, thus improving one’s overall health condition.

While scientific research has not been conclusive, some people are said to have experienced the various benefits:

• Strengthens one’s immune system
• Increases blood circulation
• Raises oxygen levels
• Speeds up metabolism of body cells
• Regulates positive and negative ions within the body
• Removes harmful toxins
• Relieves joint and muscle pain
• Alleviates physical stress, stiffness, cramps or discomfort
• Controls swelling
• Reduces water retention
• Relieves fatigue and tiredness
• Promotes quality sleep
• Increases and maintains body warmth

It should be noted that the above benefits experienced may vary from individual to individual.

To better understand the benefits of negative ions, it’s important to understand the effects that positive ions have on our bodies. High concentrations of positive ions (and the lack of negative ions) are associated with most of the environmental stressors found in our daily lives, such as computers, cell phones, electric appliances, exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, pesticides, dust and soot, and the radiation released by high-voltage power lines, to name a few.

These positive ions create free radicals, which are known to be harmful to our health. Germanium and Tourmaline converts moisture in the air into negative ions which neutralize the free radicals created by positive ions. The higher concentration of negative ions produced by Germanium and Tourmaline result in the same healthful effects on the body as the negative ions produced in nature.

More and more health experts, researchers and doctors are acknowledging the astounding health-promoting benefits of negative ions:

• Revitalization of cell metabolism
• Strengthening of the immune system
• Stabilization of blood pressure
• Improvement in blood circulation (dilation of vessels)
• Strengthening of the bones
• Purification of the blood (increase in alkalinity)
• Facilitation of breathing
• Reduction in pulse rate
• Enhancement of heart function

It should be noted that the above benefits experienced may vary from individual to individual.

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Ormus is a modern name for the family of materials that were sought by alchemists and sages throughout history to advance humanity’s physical & spiritual well-being.

ORMUS : Monatomic Elements (Ions) Experience Interesting Benefits

Those who take these monatomic ions (monatomics) are describing an extensive list of benefits, including increased stamina and energy, improved sex drive, better immunity, looking and feeling younger, and increased mental ability and concentration. They obviously seem extremely happy with the results they're experiencing. The reason for these benefits is due to the ability of monatomic elements to enhance the biological reactions occurring at the cellular level, and at the energetic and electrical fields.

To better understand the benefits of negative ions, it's important to understand the effects that positive ions have on our bodies. High concentrations of positive ions (and the lack of negative ions) are associated with most of the environmental stressors found in our daily lives, such as computers, cell phones, electric appliances, exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, pesticides, dust and soot, and the radiation released by high-voltage power lines, to name a few.

These positive ions create free radicals, which are known to be harmful to our health. Germanium and Tourmaline converts moisture in the air into negative ions which neutralize the free radicals created by positive ions. The higher concentration of negative ions produced by Germanium and Tourmaline result in the same healthful effects on the body as the negative ions produced in nature.

As a semiconductor element, Germanium has a small band gap that allows it to efficiently respond to infrared light. The two important characteristics of Germanium that brings about healthy function effects are its natural ability to remove harmful positively charged ions and the penetration of Far Infrared Rays into the human body. The negative charged ion from Germanium will help in blood purification and balancing the positive and negative ions within the body. This also achieves muscle relieving effects as well as reducing fatigue and tiredness.

These three main characteristics of Tourmaline combine to provide many benefits to our health, such as prevention of cholesterol build up, purification of the blood, an improvement in circulation, stimulation of the autonomic nerves, calming of overly-excited sympathetic nerves, promotion of sound sleep and mental alertness, stress relief, stimulation of cell metabolism and enhancement of the immune system.

Far Infrared Rays (FIR) have been called the "Light of Life", because they comprise the particular portion of the entire energy spectrum that’s most responsible for sustaining life on Earth--photon energy.

The human brain generates several types of energy waves which pulsate at different speeds. Alpha brain waves are slow, and scientific research has proven that when people are in the "alpha state", they receive more oxygen return to the brain, allowing them to rest or sleep more peacefully and deeply.