WHAT IS A HIMALAYAN SALT LAMP
Himalayan salt lamps are blocks of salts mined from the Pakistan’s Salt Mine called ‘The Khewra Salt Mine‘, and is the second largest salt mine in the world. Himalayan Salts are known to emit negative ions, which work like natural ionizers keeping the air clean. Negative ions attach themselves to dust, pollen, mold, fungus and odors. This is known to be very beneficial for respiratory health. Salt lamps also minimize the effect of positive ions from EMF’s and electronic devices, while the natural color of the lamp reinforces the rejuvenating and healing influences.
Some of the benefits:
- Increases and helps develop Chi
- Eliminates allergens
- Reduces effects of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
- Supports the immune system
- Boosts serotonin levels – bringing positive energy into your home
- Improves mental alertness
- Promotes general well being and relaxation
So how does the negative ions from the Himalayan Rock salt really works? In theory, negative ions will bond with the positive ions in the atmosphere, neutralizing them before they can affect the molecules in your body.
Negative ions have been shown to inhibit bacterial growth and slow the development of cancer cells, although so far this effect has only been demonstrated in a test tube.
- In nature, negative ions are produced by moving water and released by plants during photosynthesis.
- Positive ions are produced by certain weather conditions and by home electronic goods – that is why the air feels ‘charged’ just before a storm, and why you sometimes feel a crackling sensation if you touch a switched-off TV screen.
Studies demonstrate that negative ions can definitely benefit people suffering from seasonal depression (SAD), and may help other forms of depression too. A research was done on a number of people completing a 40-minute task on the computer, and the exposure to negative air ions reduced stress and anxiety, as well as improved performance too.
HOW THE HIMALAYAN ROCK SALT WORKS
So, where exactly do you put the Himalayan salt crystal lamps? It can be placed anywhere in the room that needs air freshening, such as your bedroom or living room. It doubles as a beautiful centerpiece with its glowing light and natural rock formation. You may also put them in smoking area, baby room, kitchen as well as laundry area as they help refresh the rooms.
Some of the best places would be to place it right beside your computer while you are working. The lamp will greatly affect your work performance as the negative ions alleviates humidity and freshens the air. You will experience less fatigues, lethargy and better mental alertness.
When caring for your Himalayan salt lamp, make sure that your Himalayan salt crystal lamp is stored in a dry environment or keep it well-lit all the time as it will attract moisture.
Lighting the Himalayan salt crystal lamp dries it very quick since it releases its own moisture, this process then creates the effect of purification and the ionizing effect on the environment around the salt lamp. When crystallization occurs, all you need to do is wipe it with a damp cloth. Otherwise, you will see a pool of water around the Himalayan Salt Lamp. For the best purifying effect, we recommend the lamps to be lit everyday.