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.
Before we dive into the
health benefits of using Himalayan salt lamps in your home, it may be helpful
to first have a brief chemistry lesson:
All matter (the human body, air, water, etc) is made up of
molecules which are made up of atoms which are made up of three types of
particles: protons (positive charge), electrons (negative charge), and neutrons
(no charge). Electrons orbit their molecules like planets revolve around a
star. Occasionally an electron flies off and when it does, it leaves behind a
positively-charged ion whose sole purpose in life becomes to fill the void left
by its little lost electron. In other words: it wants to steal a replacement
electron from another molecule. Due to differences in molecular structure
(number of electrons in the outermost orbit, strength and structure of electron
bonds, etc) some materials lose electrons much more easily than others.
With this basic understanding of the behaviors of positive
and negative ions fresh in your mind, let’s take a look at the top ten benefits
of the Himalayan Salt Lamp, before we reveal how to place the lamps around your
home and the best salt lamps available to buy.
1.
Salt Lamps Cleanse & Deodorize the Air
Probably the most well-known benefit – and why the
majority of people use them – is due to their incredible power to remove dust,
pollen, cigarette smoke, and other contaminants from the air. “But how do they
do this,” you ask? “It’s just a big chunk of salt with a light bulb
inside, right?”
Well yes, but no. There’s much more to it than that.
Himalayan salt lamps purify air through the power of hygroscopy, meaning
that they attract water molecules from the surrounding environment then absorb
those molecules – as well as any foreign particles they may be
carrying – into the salt crystal. As the HPS lamp warms up from the heat
produced by the light bulb inside, that same water then evaporates back into
the air and the trapped particles of dust, pollen, smoke, etc remain locked in
the salt.
2. Reduce Allergy & Asthma Symptoms
Because Himalayan salt lamps remove microscopic
particles of dust, pet dander, mold, mildew and the like from the surrounding
air, placing a lamp or two in the rooms where you spend the most time can
seriously cut back on allergy symptoms. Even people who suffer from asthma
should notice a big difference after a week or two. (In fact, Himalayan pink
salt is so good for your airways, there are even HPS Inhalers!)
3. Eases Coughing
When the Himalayan salt lamp heats up and begins its
hygroscopic cycling of airborne particles, it also changes the charge of the
molecules which are released. (Remember our chemistry lesson?) The majority of
homes are filled with positively charged ions which aren’t particularly good
for a person’s health. The positive ions are created by a number of things, but
the primary source for most of us is from our electronics.
One of the health detriments of breathing lots of positive
ions in the air is that the cilia (microscopic hairs) which line the trachea (aka:
windpipe) become sluggish and don’t work as well to keep contaminants out of
our lungs. As a Himalayan pink salt lamp absorbs water and particles from the
air, it also takes positive ions with them. Then, when the heated salt releases
cleansed water vapor back into the air, it also expels negative ions which have
the opposite effect on our airways – increasing
cilial activity to keep your lungs clear.
What all this means in a nut shell: Besides removing
contaminants from the air, Himalayan pink salt lamps also help your body to
filter air more efficiently so any foreign particles you do happen to breathe
won’t make it into your lungs.
4.
Increase Energy Levels
Taking a drive through the countryside with the windows
down, spending time at the beach or camping in the mountains, or simply taking
a shower first thing in the morning are all things that many people find
invigorating. It’s not a coincidence that these are all activities which expose
us to increased concentrations of negative ions such as those generated by
Himalayan salt lamps. The fact is, positive ions sap our bodies of energy.
Unfortunately, it’s all too common for us to try to diagnose the problem as
something else entirely.
If you constantly feel tired and don’t know why, try
keeping a Himalayan salt lamp in the room or rooms where you spend the most
time. After about a week, you should notice a difference.
5. Neutralize Electromagnetic Radiation
Nowadays, most of us are living in a metaphorical ocean of
electromagnetic (EM) radiation which flows from our electronics (ie:
television, computer, cell phone, tablet, appliances, sterio, etc). While they
may be invisible, the long-term
effects of EM exposure can be quite serious. Constant exposure
to EM radiation is known to increase stress levels, cause chronic fatigue, and
decrease the body’s immune response, among other things.
As they emit negative ions into the air, Himalayan salt
lamps work to neutralize electromagnetic radiation. Keep one next to the
computer, television, and any other electrical devices which you use frequently
to reduce the potential danger to you and your family.
6. Better Sleep
Another side effect which results from over-exposure to
positive ions in the air is that it robs you of quality sleep. This happens
because those positively-charged particles can actually reduce
blood and oxygen supply to the brain resulting in irregular
sleep patterns. Himalayan pink salt lamps are natural negative ion generators,
thus they can help to reverse this problem. Keep one or two around your bedroom
to improve the air quality so you can get a better night’s sleep.
Remember, even if you’re like me and you can’t sleep
unless the room is totally dark, you can always turn the lamp off at bedtime.
Just leave it on for the rest of the day so it can do its work while you’re
awake. People in humid climates should be aware that HPS lamps tend to weep
when the salt becomes cool. You’ll definitely want to protect surfaces by
placing a saucer underneath and be sure to follow the instructions for use and
care which should be included with your lamp!
This article was
republished from : Natural
Living Ideas
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