A Himalayan salt lamp is a decorative lamp said to have various health benefits. These lamps are made from blocks of Himalayan salt and many people believe that they can purify the air in a room and boost positive feelings.
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In fact, people who keep such a lamp on their desk all the time say they feel more love and peace on an overall basis.
How to spot a Himalayan salt lamp
You can recognize a Himalayan lamp easily by its soft, pinkish-orange color and its irregular shape, although some are carved out evenly, and another version is that of handcrafted bowls filled with raw salt crystals.
All versions of the Himalayan salt lamp are very beautiful and offer an incredibly calming glow and such an indulging ambiance.
How the Himalayan salt lamp works and a few other things to know
For these salt lamps to provide the reported benefits, they have to generate light and heat, which is why they include a light bulb inside the middle.
Some versions, such as the handcrafted bowls include the source of light and heat underneath. Because of their popularity in recent years, manufacturers now create these lamps in various designs, shapes and sizes.
- What is believed of these salt lamps is that they are able to clean the air of dirt and allergens, even bacteria and viruses.
The air all around us contains pollutants and the lamp is able to attract these pollutants, allergens and all on the salt, thus removing them from air. The heat from the light bulb then dries the airborne water molecules on the lamp, and the process continues for as long as the lamp is on.
Although the salt lamp re-releases water molecules back into the air, it does not release any of the trapped contaminants.
It is important though to clean the lamp with a damp cloth every so often to remove any grime and dust so that it can work efficiently.
- It is also believed that Himalayan salt lamps release negative ions into the air and pull positive ions from the air.
The positive ions that electrical devices such as computers, TVs and smartphones release into the air are known to have a negative impact on health. Positive ions have even been linked to conditions like asthma and depression.
Negative ions that the Himalayan salt lamp is said to release neutralize the positive ones in the air, thus creating a beneficial environment.
However, the extent to which these salt lamps generate negative ions is not as strong as other generators.
This is because they are limited in their range. What also makes a difference in negative ion generation is the size of the lamp, so the smaller the surface area, the fewer the ions.
- An added benefit of the salt lamp is the color therapy.
While the Himalayan salt lamp, even the biggest of them will not be able to flood a room with negative ions, it will provide the most therapeutic effect in terms of color therapy, even the smallest of them.
The pink orange glow of the lamp is extremely relaxing and easier on the eyes, especially for people who are constantly exposed to screens.
Overall, Himalayan salt lamps are a wonderful addition to a space and will provide a relaxing atmosphere wherever they are placed.
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You can keep it by the TV or on the work desk to balance the fluorescent light emitted by electrical devices. Or have it on the nightstand to help you sleep better.