Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp

A Himalayan rock salt crystal lamp is equivalent to the same volume of crystalline sea salt in one thousand liters of sea water. The salt crystal mined in Tibet and the foothills of the Himalayan mountains is well know for it's health benefits, and in fact makes a very attractive feature light in any home. When the salt lamp is heated, it releases negative ions into the air which improve the quality of the air which surrounds us.

This is my own salt light which is situated in my living room:

Crystalline sea salt started forming 250 million years ago. Sea water and humans have a lot in common in terms of our saline chemistry which is almost a perfect match in mineral and trace elements.

Our oceans began life four billion years ago after rains fell, which dissolved the rocks and minerals, forming rivers, lakes and the sea water. The whole process took over three billion years, with the oceans forming to what we have now around 650 million years ago.

Suggestions have been made that the ocean is the root of life, as practically all life on the planet earth has a similar saline chemistry.

Health and Wellness Benefits of Himalayan Crystal Salt

Our bodies lack certain minerals, which are drawn out of our bodies through daily life. But when we emerse ourselves in sea water, a beautiful thing happens.

Our body wants to recharge with these mineral deficiencies, like iodine and calcium, and balance the PH level in our skin.

How Does a Rock Salt Lamp Work?

In this modern lifestyle of our sometimes stressful world, we are generally surrounded by positive ions in the air. These positive ions, or electrically charged particles, have a detrimental effect on our surroundings, and more importantly - our wellbeing.

A crystal light will reverse this effect.

Have you ever wondered why after a day by the sea, breathing the fresh air and a possible dip in the ocean, you always seem to feel brighter and really refreshed than you did before you got to the beach?

This is the negative ions in the sea water and in the air, which have this wonderful effect on you.

And a crystal salt lamp emulates the effect of sea water on our bodies.

You see, the sea water is hygroscopic, which means it pulls out water molecules (moisture) from the surrounding environment (including our bodies). This may sound a little strange as many of us know that we must top up our bodies water supply (2 or more liters of water a day) for our bodies to function normally.

But this effect reacts with any unnatural element in our body, such as a virus or bacteria, breaks them down and oxidizing them.

This has no negative effect on us, apart from the need to top up with more water.

When the salt light is heated, it naturally attracts moisture from its surroundings and draws toward it, any pathogens (viruses and the like) and the oxidizing effect destroys them making the remaining air, clean.

How Long Does a Salt Lamp Last?

The only real maintenance required is the replacement of a small bulb (15 watts). The deep mined crystals of salt lamps are extremely durable, and will last a lifetime when used indoors. Some lights even come with a lifetime guarantee.

If however, the salt lamp is not used and left near a source of moisture, like the condensation from a window, it will collect the moisture on the outside.

This demonstrates and proves its hygroscopic properties are working correctly. When this happens, you will notice a kind of melted salt effect on the light. This effect can easily be remedied by switching it on, thus prolonging the lamps life.

Salt Lamps Effects on Joints and Muscles

You can also use a salt lamp, holding it close to your body so it (your body) absorbs mineral salts, which is a great help for joint and muscle pain, sports injuries and even arthritis.

The crystal relaxes the muscles and allows the body to absorb the minerals it wants, while drawing out the bad stuff, like toxins.

When using a crystal light for long periods, it is important to keep your body hydrated. Other than this water effect, there are no detrimental effects to the body.

Care of a Salt Lamp Crystal

Never wash the lamp, because it's natural effect is one of a self cleansing, with its antibiotic properties. When not in use, and to prolong it's life, do not leave a salt lamp in a humid room or outside of the home. Nor should you keep a salt lamp on a window sill, or in a bathroom.