The Science of Tourmaline U N L O C K I N G T H E P O W E R O F FA R I N F R A R E D
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What is Tourmaline? The 3 Energies of Tourmaline Health Benefits Mitochondrial Dysfunction TourmaÂŽLine
What is Tourmaline? Tourmaline is one of the world’s most complex and powerful minerals. Tourmaline is not a single mineral, but a group of minerals found in many different colors with several crystal patterns; long and slender, a prism or columns. The chemical formulas are very complex, since they contain many elements and combinations of those elements. Those elements include, but are not are not limited to:
Al
B
Si
Cr
O
H
Aluminum
Boron
Silicon
Chromium
Oxygen
Hydrogen
K
Na
Ca
Mg
Fe
Li
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Iron
Lithium
These elements are bonded to other elements and are not free to enter into the human body. Each tiny tourmaline crystal has a north and a south pole and generate a tiny electromagnetic field. Humans generally can’t perceive this energy, but animals seem to be able to, since many animals migrate using the earth’s electromagnetic field. The health benefits of tourmaline have been well documented for thousands of years. Tourmaline has been used for various treatments by many cultures all over the world, including the ancient Romans, Aboriginese and Native Americans. Our Cells Have 3 Priorities: 1. To stay alive. 2. To do their job. 3. If the cells have enough energy left over, the cells can begin the healing process. We are in many ways like our cells. When we are run down or fighting something off, our energy level is low, since our body is prioritizing whatever energy that we have available to us. Tourmaline helps to promote health and well being, by putting the human body into a high energy efficiency mode. Tourmaline is special because when it absorbs body heat, it generates far infrared energy, a negative ionic field and a pyroelectric effect.
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The 3 Energies of Tourmaline 1
FAR INFRARED ENERGY Scientifically proven to deliver a wide range of health benefits. The energy conversion of body heat into far infrared energy is called thermal-photonic conversion. This occurs on the surface of the tourmaline. The smaller the particle size, the greater amount of far infrared is produced per gram of tourmaline. Far infrared can stimulate cells and tissues and is considered a promising treatment modality for certain medical conditions. It has been used effectively for millennia for its therapeutic value. Saunas are perhaps the oldest means to deliver far infrared therapy.
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NEGATIVE IONS Negative ions create positive vibes. In fact, Columbia University studies of people with winter and chronic depression show that negative ion generators relieve depression as much as antidepressants. Negative ions are generated by tourmaline when it is in contact with kinetic energy. This can be from pushing, pulling, stretching, striking, rubbing or oscillating. This is called a piezoelectric effect.
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A PYROELECTRIC EFFECT Potentially the most powerful and beneficial of the three energies. Everything that has a north and south pole, from a bar magnet to the earth, produces an electromagnetic energy field. Since every tourmaline particle has a north pole (negative) and a south pole (positive), a mild flow of electrons are produced, which can also be very therapeutic. This occurs with a rise or fall in temperature. The pyroelectric effect generates an energy field related to the Schumann Resonance between the earth and the ionosphere. This is referred to as the “earth’s heartbeat,” which could explain why animals are naturally drawn to tourmaline-infused products, since animals migrate using the Earth’s electromagnetic field.
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Health Benefits Collectively, the three energies generated by tourmaline provide abundant health and wellness benefits. INCREASED BLOOD OXYGEN LEVELS AND BLOOD FLOW Resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness & more mental energy
ACCELERATED CELL REPAIR AND HEALING
REDUCED INFLAMMATION
SCAVENGE FREE RADICALS
IMPROVED PH BALANCE Resulting in a more alkaline environment in the person’s or animal’s body
MORE RESTFUL SLEEP Through the generation of alpha brain waves
REDUCED OXIDATIVE STRESS
INCREASED ATP FORMATION In mitochondria
INCREASED SEROTONIN PRODUCTION Serotonin is the “feel good” hormone
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction There is a growing consensus that all chronic diseases that are known today, may have a common root cause – mitochondrial dysfunction. This includes, but is not limited to: • Cancer • Heart disease • Stroke • Diabetes • Autoimmune diseases • Fibromyalgia • Alzheimer’s disease and dementia • Autism and learning disabilities There are many causes of mitochondrial dysfunction. Our environment has created the “imperfect storm” with genetically modified food (GMOs), toxins, pesticides, prescription and over the counter drugs, gluten and EMF (aka “dirty electricity”). However, it is theorized that far infrared energy may be a solution to these concerns as it is shown to increase ATP formation in mitochondria. When cells have more ATP, they can heal at an accelerated rate. It is also theorized that FIR could work via mitochondrial ion channels, particularly the calcium channels, resulting in a marked rise in mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), thus increasing mitochondrial respiration and ATP formation.
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