Tourmaline
is prized as a beautiful, semi-precious gem.
Now, as a
mineral, it has become a focus of research at
universities and research centers worldwide.
The reason - infrared Tourmaline is the only one mineral
to show permanent electricity on the earth and is also a
natural (non-manufactured) source of negative ions and
far infrared (FIR) rays.
It is also known to be helpful for improving
circulation, relieving stress, increasing mental
alertness and strengthening the immune system function (Niwa
Institute for Immunology, Japan. Int J. Biometeorol 1993
Sep; 37(3) 133-8).
Around 1986,
it was found in a research station in Japan that, even
though tourmaline was broken down in smaller pieces, a
positive and a negative electrode existed on both end of
the crystal, and the electrodes never disappeared unless
tourmaline was boiled near 1000°C.
In addition, when the positive and the negative
electrodes of a tourmaline crystal were connected to
each other, it was proven to show low electricity of
0.06mA.
Tourmaline,
in your filter, is used to naturally transform water
into mild alkaline water, reduce water clustering (what
happens to our stored water) and has anti-bacterial and
deodorant qualities.
Treated water applied to the skin gives an excellent
effect of moisturizing and absorption.
In addition,
Tourmaline generates FIR that purifies the water, and
acts like a 'supercharger', assisting the water
alkalizer to ionize and alkalize.
Tourmaline has been researched and found to activate
animal & plant metabolism.
Tourmaline has an immediate and powerful effect on water
in the filter with the surfactant effect (makes water
wetter) increasing by 101%.
Negatively ionizes water and supports extra negative
ionization in the water alkalizer. (24,140/cc) / FIR
(96%)
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Reduces cluster size
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Enhances taste
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Assists alkalization
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Minimizes water odor
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Increases DO (Dissolved Oxygen)
The far
infrared energy that Tourmaline naturally emits causes a
resonance in the body at the same frequency as water.
All
matter is made up of uniquely-arranged electrons and
molecules all moving in unison.
When molecules are illuminated with electromagnetic
radiation of the same intrinsic vibration frequency as
the substance itself, the electromagnetic wave energy is
absorbed and the amplitude of that substance's molecular
vibration is increased.
That's why when FIR, having the same vibration
frequency, illuminates a substance, that substance will
filter out the FIR and experience a "resonance
absorption." This is a process known as
"resonance-absorption to heat-generation" with the aid
of FIR.
In
other words, the vibration of atoms and molecules will
result in resonance absorption.
When we feel hot, we will instinctively seek shade. When
we feel cold, we seek the warmth of sunshine. No one
teaches us these responses. We have an innate desire for
a comfortable temperature. Comfortable temperatures are
actually synonymous with a comfortable energy frequency
or "wavelength." That wavelength happens to be 8 to 14
microns - the same as FIR.
The
seventy-five percent of our bodies composed of water,
protein, fat and other substances - all must function
properly to sustain life.
When living things absorb FIR of 8 to 14 micron
wavelength, they experience resonance absorption. The
vibrating movement of molecules in living tissue
produces an increase in energy which in turn activates
cells and enhances metabolism.
FIR has
three properties: radiation, deep penetration, and
resonance absorption. Let's look at the relationship
between these three properties and living things.
First, radiation: it means it can directly reach human
bodies just like light does. For example, sunlight,
which is also radiation, reaches earth through the
vastness of space.
Second, deep penetration: FIR can reach well into
subcutaneous layers of the body (or water) with its deep
penetration ability, generating internal warmth suitable
for molecule activation in living tissue.
The third feature is resonance absorption: Once
illuminated, there is intrinsic vibration of body
components - water, protein, fat, enzymes. And, the
interior of molecules - atoms and atomic structures -
experience the resonance absorption of FIR of their same
frequency. This elevation of molecular energy is known
as "resonance and absorption."