Himalayan
salt is high in sodium chloride and has been said to have properties that have
a positive affect on the human body. Body detoxification, respiratory support
and relaxation are some of the reported health benefits of this mineral rich
salt. The Himalayan Salt Lamp is becoming a very popular addition to people’s
living areas.
What is
a Himalayan Salt Lamp
It is a
large solid salt crystal or it can be chunks of salt crystals displayed in a
beautiful salt bowl. The salt is heated by an electrical source like a light
bulb or heated with a candle. The warmed salt emits negative ions purifying the
air.
Positive
and Negative Ions
Ions
can be positive or negative because they are unbalanced molecules. Electrons
and neutrons are unequal in ions.
Positive
Ions:
When it
comes to ions, positive ions will not create a positive experience. Positive
ions are created when microwaves, vacuum cleaners, electrical equipment and air
conditioners stir up the air irritating our airways causing coughing and
sneezing. Positive ions can also contribute to stress, trouble sleeping,
migraines, asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Fortunately a negative ion
can unbalance positive ions and purify the air
Negative
Ions:
Negative
ions are created by many beautiful acts in nature. The roar of a waterfall,
crashing of large waves onto the beach, the electric charge of the air during a
lightning storm, the bright shining sun uninterrupted by a single cloud can
charge, exhilarate and refresh our bodies. These moments in nature naturally
create 10,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter, a busy city creates 100
negative ions per cubic centimeter.
“Negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain; resulting in
higher alertness, decreased drowsiness and more mental energy,” says Pierce J. Howard,
PhD, author of The Owners Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind
Brain Research, and director of research at the Center for Applied Cognitive
Sciences in Charlotte, N.C.
How
does the Himalayan Salt Lamp work
The
salt lamp doesn’t actually create negative ions itself. It supports the
environment for the negative ions to thrive. Salt naturally attracts humidity
from the air. The heat from the lamps heating element causes the moisture
within the salt to evaporate which does release negative ions.
Where is the Himalayan Salt sourced from
In the
foothills of Pakistan, you will find the salt mines of the Himalayan mountains.
It is said that Himalayan salt was first discovered in 326 BC, by Alexander the
Great. The salt mines of Khewra are the 2nd largest salt mines in the world
producing 325,000 tons annually from 500 feet underground. These mines were
created over millions of years from the evaporation of inland sea water
creating salt veins in the mountains. The salt is harvested with a similar
technique used in coal mining. The same salt is used for cooking as well as
used for the lamps but the process of collecting the salt is slightly
different.
Halotherapy
Since
ancient times in Greece, salt therapy has been practiced. Salt room therapy is
a room that has dry salt enriched air to be inhaled with natural breathing. It
dissolves phlegm, kills microorganisms and reduces inflammation while
strengthening the immune system. In European countries, these treatment rooms
have a 90% success rate in children under the age of 7. This treatment reduces
the need for medication to relieve symptoms. For adults the success rate is
70%. Back in the 19th century, Polish salt caves were a known treatment for
respiratory ailments much like our modern day salt rooms. Even something as
simple as gargling salt water can sooth mouth sores or a tender throat, and
swimming in the ocean can provide relief from skin rashes.
How can we utilize the Himalayan Salt Lamp for its benefits
Place
the salt Crystal lamp near your most common resting points in your living area
to enjoy the negative ions and the color therapy of the soft peach, cream and
pink colors of the Himalayan salt crystal. The lamps work especially well near
computer and televisions.
Himalayan
salt lamps are a wonderful addition to a child’s room as a soothing nightlight
while they inhale the benefits of the negative ions and are comforted by the
warm colors. Leave the lamps on as long as you like, it is completely silent.
Himalayan
Salt Lamps are a welcomed addition to people’s living spaces, especially in the
winter months when we aren’t as likely to spend much time outdoors.
One in
three of us are sensitive to the effects of negative ions. They can give us the
feeling of walking on air. Do you feel instantly refreshed the moment you open
a window and take a deep breath of the fresh humid air?
However
and wherever you choose to experience the healing properties of Himalayan Salt
Lamps is up to you. It is one of the greatest things you could ever own.
Source :-
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