So I have this theory…

[chargirlgenius]

I was just looking at a blog about waterfalls, and he started discussing negative ions. Theory is, moving water, certain winds, etc. create negative ions, which, when breathed in by humans, boost serotonin levels, alleviating stress and depression.

Ok, this all sounds very good, and like it could be (and has been) totally exploited by marketers. I know there are negative ion purifiers, etc.

On the flip side, devices like computer monitors put forth positive ions. Hm. Is that why people are always so pissy on the internet? (And why I’m always hating my job….?) Maybe I just need to get a waterfall for my desk. :-D

Or maybe this theory is just a big ol’ duh.

Comments

[thornbury.livejournal.com]

Is that why people are always so pissy on the internet?

Damn, why do you always ask such stupid questions?

[usagi629.livejournal.com]

I lolzed at this.

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

Nazi.

[tattycat.livejournal.com]

*icon*

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

Love it!

You know, Hitler liked sausages and mustard... OMG! Jeff had brats for dinner last night!

[tattycat.livejournal.com]

Does that make you Eva Braun?

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

Was she hot?

[tattycat.livejournal.com]

Of course. Everyone loves a blonde in uniform. *ahem*

[thornbury.livejournal.com]

^--- I actually own that album.

Right round, like a record, baby...

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

*laugh*

I'm almost in tears laughing at this question. Heeheehee

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

It’s reminding me of college, and history club. :-D

[thornbury.livejournal.com]

You win.

[usagi629.livejournal.com]

Maybe you can get a tiny air purifier that puts out negative ions.. that'd be double the benefit considering the poor quality of air down in the dungeon.

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

I wonder how they'd react to a small waterfall? ;-D

[usagi629.livejournal.com]

probably a no no what with all the electronics.. :/ That's why I suggest the air purifier instead.. :/

Ask Tim though.. but 'm guessing the answer is no.. :(

[spikywheel.livejournal.com]

They need a new name besides *Positive* and *Negative*.

I finally WANT something Negative in my life.

*sigh*

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

All a bit backwards, isn't it?

[laracorsets.livejournal.com]

Sign me up! I'll take a deluxe waterfall for my living room and yes, I'd place it right next to the computer!

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

My only fear is dropping the laptop into the basin.

Or the dog drinking all of the water. :-D

[usagi629.livejournal.com]

My mom's cat used to drink hers.. :-O

[beatrixherald.livejournal.com]

They make fountains specifically for cats to drink out of. You fill it up when it gets low, but the water doesnt get stale and the cat likes to drink the fresh water.

The only fountain my cats will drink out of is the toilet. Sigh...

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

Yeah, for dogs too.

We have a fountain for the dog. It's called "I put a bowl under the pipe from the AC units". On the plus side, if it's really hot and we're running the AC overtime, there's plenty of water for the dog. :-D

[usagi629.livejournal.com]

Is that safe? I guess so.. they're aren't any chemicals, right? (I am very ignorant when it comes to HVAC stuff..) O_o

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

It’s only water. Very clean water from condensation

[usagi629.livejournal.com]

OK.. yeah.. I didn't know for sure... :P

[usagi629.livejournal.com]

I've seen those.. but I could never rationalize the extra cost and cost of running it really.. I have those vacation water bowls that fill up as the kitty drinks...

My mom stopped using her fountain because the cat would drink out of it though and cause the motor to buzz because there wasn't enough water.

[psalite.livejournal.com]

Well it definetly explains why I feel so drained after working at the computer all day .guess I should look for a waterfall too

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

Or take a shower. :-D

[woodwindy.livejournal.com]

I think plants help on that front, too. I've never been able to keep one alive at work, but maybe you'll have better luck... :)

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

BWHAHAHAhahahahaha!

Hee hee!

Hahahahaha!

Can't.

Breathe.

Too.

Funny.

*giggle*

I work in a dungeon. Basement, no natural light, and we're all sick all of the time. Actually, a coworker of mine has a plant with one measly little vine on it. Can't remember the type - but usually it's one of those that takes over. Not here!

;-)

[ichseke.livejournal.com]

Probably a philodendron, they seem to like 24-hour fluorescence & will grow almost anywhere. But apparently your dungeon lies outside the magic circle of "almost".

[sskipstress.livejournal.com]

Aerogarden (http://www.officialaerogarden.com/default.aspx?adid=ggl1002.1&gclid=CIG1mNqVopUCFQoFGgodGmk8jg)

[glasseye.livejournal.com]

The idea that "negative ions" are good for you is pretty much pure myth. Here's a pretty good summary of the whole situation from a scientific perspective:

http://www.ce-mag.com/archive/02/11/mrstatic.html

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

Where's the fun in that?

I suspected something of the sort, considering I only found one article from '02 plus a bunch of marketing crap.

I still choose to believe that having a waterfall at my desk is good for me. :-D

[spanish-peacock.livejournal.com]

What if you just get a waterfall screen saver?

If i had anything like that I'd just have to pee all the time

[ladyaneira.livejournal.com]

Heh. Or you could just keep a small bowl of warm water on your desk to set your hand in every now and then.

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

True.Evil. I like that about you. ;-)

[ladyaneira.livejournal.com]

That's why they always say Niagara Falls is (was) such a popular honeymoon spot . . .

[isabelladangelo.livejournal.com]

Imho, I think the reason why we become negative around the computer is because, as much as well all hate to admit it, we are animals. It is unnatural for a human being to be sitting in the exact same spot for 8 or so hours a day. Humans are meant to hunt, gather, farm, or do some other activity that at least involves walking or making something. We are meant to do something that involves more than moving our fingers for 8 hours. Because of our self imposed constraints to "do a good job" as part of the corporate/gov't workforce, we force ourself, against our natures, to be tied down to a desk all day and only move our fingers.

Now, the reason, I believe, the waterfall and other aspects of nature create a calming affect is simply because we are animals. The natural surroundings appeal to our instictual animal self. Humans are rather unique in being a wanderers and we also are rather unique in liking "pretty" things. Most waterfalls are pretty. Flowers, the way the light falls through the autumn leaves, these are the things we enjoy because almost all humans enjoy natural aspects of life given our feral past.