Why every home should have a Himalayan salt lamp

Himalayan salt lamps are made from pink salt crystals, which are mined from the edge of the Himalayan Mountains. Their color range from light pink to pink with an orange color, depending on the mineral concentration. These lamps have been gaining the attention of many people recently not only due to their attractive color, but also because of their health benefits. Here are some of them:

Himalayan salt lamps purify the air: Salt is hygroscopic, which means that it attracts water molecules. These water molecules float around in every area of your home and may have other things attached to them, such as dust, pollen, mold, or bacteria. Himalayan salt lamps work by attracting the water molecules in the room and getting rid of them and the contaminants attached to them, improving the air quality in the room. (Related: The health benefits of keeping Himalayan salt lamps in your home.)

Himalayan salt lamps boost your mood and increase your energy: Himalayan salt lamps also release negative ions into the surrounding environment and neutralize unhealthy positive ions. This occurs when the heat from the light bulb evaporates the water molecules. Having more negative ions in the air and less positive ions can help boost your mood and make you feel more energized. When negative ions reach the bloodstream, they produce biochemical reactions that increase serotonin, a chemical that helps relieve depression, reduce stress, and boost daytime energy. A study carried out by researchers at Columbia University also revealed that negative ions help in the treatment of seasonal depression. The study showed that people suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) felt better and had less severe symptoms after being exposed to negative ions.

Himalayan salt lamps promote better sleep: Positive ions can also reduce the blood and oxygen supply to the brain, which can result in irregular sleep patterns. By having Himalayan salt lamps in your room, positive ions will be neutralized and negative ions will increase, which can reverse sleep deprivation problems.

Himalayan salt lamps reduce electromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic radiation may not be visible to the naked eye, but it is everywhere. Your smartphone and television leave traces of this radiation. Constant exposure to radiation can result in fatigue and stress and even weaken the immune system. It can also lead to many diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Again, the negative ions coming from Himalayan salt lamps can help counteract and neutralize this radiation.

Himalayan salt lamps help treat skin problems: Eczema and other skin conditions are negatively affected by the pollen count and dust levels in the home. Purifying the air at home will not completely treat skin problems, but it will definitely help eliminate some of the causes. One way to purify the air is to use Himalayan salt lamps, which help eliminate pollen and dust in the air.

Himalayan salt lamps create a more mindful space: Himalayan salt lamps provide a soothing, therapeutic glow. They can improve the atmosphere in your home or office and create a more mindful space.

Choosing a Himalayan salt lamp

When buying a Himalayan salt lamp, make sure that you are buying an authentic one so you can get the full health benefits and avoid health concerns with artificial and fake devices. Most salt lamps give off a soft, warm glow. If it emits too much light, be suspicious. Moreover, some crystal lamps are white. While Himalayan white crystals do exist, they are rare and expensive. If you find a white crystal lamp at a low price, be cautious. Lastly, check where the lamp is from. Make sure that the salt was mined from Kewra, Pakistan, or elsewhere along the Himalayas — the only place where true Himalayan salt is mined.

Sources include:

OrganicSpaMagazine.com

MindBodyGreen.com