What are Himalayan salt lamps
What are salt lamps good for?
Himalayan salt lamps have become increasingly popular over the years and if you are thinking of investing in one but not sure what they're good for, how they work or the benefits, let's take a look at why they are so popular.
These Himalayan salts lamps are hand carved from large chunks of pink salt which is extracted from the Himalayas in the Punjab region of Pakistan. They are hollowed out to fit a lightbulb inside which gives off a soothing soft pinkish red glow when turned on. Similar to an air purifier it is said that salt lamps clean the air as well as alleviating symptoms such as asthma, allergies and other illnesses.
How do himalayan salt lamp work?
So how do salt lamps work? Salt crystals are a natural hygroscopic which absorbs water molecules carrying allergens like dust, pollen and germs from the air these are known as positive ions which make us feel bad and his is the reason why if salt lamps are kept unlit for long, they will start to 'cry'. The water molecules on the salt lamp turn into negative ions which evaporate as the heat from the small bulb inside warms the surface of the salt lamp making us feel good.
4 benefits of having a salt lamp
Though there isn't enough scientific data around on the benefits of having a salt lamp, there are many health claims that they can:
1.Purify the air
It is said that salt lamps can improve the qaulity of the air in your home. How? You're probably wondering. Since salt attracts water molecules, it may also attract other particles such as pollen, dust and other types of allergens attached to these moelcules, so when the salt lamp is turned on the heat from the bulb inside warms the surface of the salt lamp and evaporates these molecules.
2. Alleviate allergies & asthma
Salt lamps are claimed to provide some relief to those people suffering from respiratory ailments, this claim is based on the ancient practice of halotherapy, a form of of therapy that involves breating in air which contains tiny salt particles to improve conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.
3. Improve your mood
Some believe that Himalayan salt lamps can help you sleep and boost your mood. It is said that negative ions released from the salt lamp may improve levels of serotonin, a chemical that's considered a natural mood stabiliser and can ease anxiety and depression. When turned on, salt lamps give out a warm reddish-pink glow that is calming and aesthetically pleasing which many find relaxing.
4. Help you sleep
We live in a day and age where we are exposed to bright lights emitted from our eBooks, phones, tablets and computers which can delay the production of melatonin, a sleep hormone. If you use a salt lamp to replace the bright lights towards the end of the day the soothing glow may stimulate a relaxing feel and may help you to drift off.
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