The Benefits Of Himalayan Salt Lamps

One of the best investments to make in your home today is a Himalayan salt lamp. It is typically a large piece (or pieces) of pure salt from the mountain range of the same name. The real thing, as opposed to imitators made from rock salt or less pure forms, is mined in the Punjab provinces of India and Pakistan.

So what is so special about a light bulb inside a rock, anyway? Turns out, lots of things.

We are surrounded by positive ions (atomic particles with uneven levels of charge) in our modern world due to new technology. These ions are generated by televisions, microwaves, mobile phones, and the like. We also find positive ions in airborne toxins, such as mold and pollen.

The properties of the salt lamp generate negative ions to counterbalance these energies. If you’ve ever experienced the regenerative power of a beach, or the aftermath of a storm, you know what this feels like.

You don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve never owned a Himalayan salt lamp. It’s like having an open window – a softly glowing natural source of fresh, clean air – on your desk, in your living room, next to the bed, or anywhere you choose to put it ~ Janice Taylor

A negative ion stimulation to our brain increases the optimization of oxygen, allowing greater alertness and acuity, along with less vulnerability to allergies and illnesses.

In winter, salt lamps offer relief from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to their unique natural light-giving properties. Since this natural salt gives off an amber or pink-hued light in contrast to harsh artificial lighting, our body is more responsive during months of little to no natural sunlight.

Since salt lamps are relatively affordable, compared to more elaborate heat lamps, it’s possible to place one in each room of your home, and even at work or school. They are also a more eco-friendly source of light than traditional lamps. A Himalayan salt lamp (beware of cheaper rock salt imitators) can be purchased for around twenty dollars online. Consider how much you stand to gain from this very small investment.

Some studies have suggested than in merely a week’s time, sleep levels, mental agility, and immunity levels begin to improve. It’s possible to place one in every room of the home, and even at work. They are available in sizes ranging from tea lights to a large table lamp.

Because we live in a technology-oriented society, which will only become more so as time passes, we need to find ways to fight the negative effects of our convenient electronic devices and gadgets.

Himalayan salt lamps wonderfully combat all of the positive ions swarming around in our indoor environs. How incredible is it that we can possibly mimic the effects of the seaside, a bubbling stream, or the “calm” after a storm, with these gorgeous lamps? ~  Shannon Morehouse

By some estimates, up to one in three of us is highly sensitive to the presence of positive ions, and by extent, the negative ions generated by salt lamps. Even if you buy a Himalayan salt lamp and don’t immediately notice beneficial results, the ambient light alone is money well spent.

It is worth noting that because salt is highly susceptible to the effect of humidity, those in warmer climates, such as the American South, may need to watch their salt lamps closely.

Himalayan salt lamps truly have so many benefits for our physical and mental well-being. They are beautiful, environmentally friendly, and match nearly any home décor. They’re one of the best purchases you can make this year for you, your family, and your pets.