Oh, salt… where would I be without you in my life? So much of my food would be dry, and so much of my driveway would be completely iced over. Salt, you never cease to amaze me. But there’s salt, and then there’s salt. Himalayan pink salt is considered one of the most highly prized salts in the world. It was formed millions of years ago under the pressure of the Himalayan mountains, where shallow seas had evaporated over time at the foothills of the Salt Range. Accordingly, over 84 trace minerals can be found in the salt, including calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and copper. And while we can certainly eat Himalayan pink salt, did you know that there are other ways to get the salt’s health benefits? [googlead]
Lamps made out of Himalayan pink salt have become increasingly popular because of its natural ability to “clean” the air. What do I mean by that? You know that tense feeling that you get when you step into the office? And that feeling of zen and relaxation when you’re out in nature? It’s believed that this is caused by the amount of negative ions in the air. When there are more negative ions in the air, we breathe them in and our bodies react positively with them. Negative ions also neutralize positive ions, which don’t have a positive effect on our bodies. Positive ions are emitted by electronic devices such as computers and cellphones. People may react differently to positive ions, with some experiencing stress, headaches, sleeping problems, and allergy symptoms. Salt lamps are an easy and passive way to keep those ions in check! People have reported that the lamps have helped them deal with:
- insomnia
- headaches/migraines
- stress and anxiety
- allergies
- skin conditions
- sinus congestion
- respiratory problems and asthma
Himalayan pink salt lamps are also gorgeous and I’d proudly display them all over my house! Check out the video below and let us know if you give it a try!
If you’re interested in buying one (or two, or three, or four…), click here (link to Amazon).
