Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp
Himalayan salt lamps are carved from the mineral-rich, pink salt mined from the “Khewra” Salt Mine in Pakistan. Some people buy them to decorate their home, while others believe they provide health benefits.
How Do Himalayan Salt Lamps Work?
Salt lamps are provide health benefits because they are “natural ionizers,” meaning they change the electrical charge of the circulating air .Ions are compounds that carry a charge because they have an unbalanced number of protons or electrons. They are produced naturally in the air when alterations occur in the atmosphere. Himalayan salt lamps may produce ions by attracting water particles that evaporate off as a salt solution when heated by the lamp.
Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp Benefits
There are Six (06) main health claims made about Himalayan salt lamps.
2- They Can Boost Your Mood
Himalayan salt lamps can boost your mood. Human studies investigating claims regarding the psychological effects of air ionization found no consistent effects on mood or feelings of well-being. However, researchers did find that people with depressive symptoms who were exposed to very high levels of negative ions reported improvements in their mood.
1- They Improve Air Quality
Salt lamps are often claimed to improve the air quality of your home. More specifically, they are advertised as being beneficial for people with allergies, asthma or diseases that affect respiratory function, such as cystic fibrosis.