Grateful for last Saturday, when I was able to spend time outdoors and absorb many negative ions in Hulugan Falls in Luisiana, Laguna!
Negative ions are negatively charged atoms abundant in the fresh air and moving water, such as waterfalls! They are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale.
According to Healthline, researchers looked at 100 years of studies and found evidence that negative ions could: help regulate sleep patterns and mood, reduce stress, boost immune system function, increase metabolism of carbs and fats and kill or inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses, and mold species, such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and the bacterium that causes tuberculosis
Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D., author of The Owners Manual for the Brain, says “Negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.”
That’s why I feel so blessed to visit not just one but three waterfalls – Hidden, Talay, and the majestic Hulugan Falls. It’s a two-hour drive from Makati (Magallanes). We left at 4:30 am and got there at 6:30 am.
Visit the three waterfalls in Laguna to get your dose of good negative ions! Just follow Waze to Hulugan Falls.
The place is well-kept and organized. Bring a lot of 20-peso bills for entrance fees, faclities, parking, and tricycles. The guide is P600 for each tour, with each group assigned one guide. We are thankful to our guide, Ate Nerissa, for safely guiding us through the muddy and rocky trail.
Tip: If you go, wear hiking shoes with good traction! Click here to see photos from the trip.
If you can’t go to a waterfall, the simple act of watching water moving or listening to the sound will do!
So remember, for wellness, you can venture out or listen to water streaming for negative ions, get a forest bath, or simply be still. No matter your practice or belief system, isn’t it amazing how they all advise to sit with nature and/or be mindful?
In loving service,
Rosan
