​Wear Negative Ions in Honor of National Stress Awareness Day

Let's face it… stress is an inevitable part of our lives. Between working to pay bills, enjoying a social life, pursuing an education or keeping up with professional development, there are a million things that can contribute to everyday stress. Nevermind the news!

In fact, according to The American Institute of Stress, 33% of people report feeling extreme stress at some point in their lives.

But just because the odds of experiencing stress are high, doesn't mean there is nothing we can do to alleviate its symptoms.

How negative ions can be a tool to help you manage stress

Negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions within the body that increase the levels of the “mood chemical” serotonin. Serotonin is known to help alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost your daytime energy. Negative ions can also increase the flow of oxygen to your brain, which empowers increased alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy overall.

The concept of negative ions to support stress can be best illustrated by the way we feel when exposed to the elements of nature.

Have you ever wondered why you feel so good at the beach?

Have you ever felt that rush of euphoria when exposed to the mountain air?

There's a reason for that!

The air surrounding mountains, beaches, and waterfalls contains tens of thousands of negative ions.

Put simply? Negative ions equals positive vibes!

National Stress Awareness Day

On the first Wednesday in November, we observed National Stress Awareness Day as a way to help identify and reduce the stress factors that challenge our everyday life.

The day was named in 1998 by the International Stress Management Association to provide information on stress and offer suggestions for individuals and organizations to cope with stress in a healthy, productive way.

While stress impacts every person regardless of our unique personal or professional situations, the main focus of National Stress Awareness Day is to help reduce stress in the workplace.

There are so many ways to try and stay healthy in the workplace, but it all starts with awareness … and maybe the right accessory.

Check out the IonLoop collection of innovative, negative ion-rich sports bracelets and watches. Each one has been carefully designed (and can even be customized) to support your overall physical and mental well-being.