History of Crystal Salt Lamps...

Salt is Nature's Ionizer

Salt Lamps have been used Therapeutically for years.

Cleanse and improve the quality and freshness of the air you breathe

The world's most tranquil and undeveloped region is the Himalayas. Consequently, the salt crystals mined from the foothills of the Himalayas are still untouched by pollution.

 

What are Salt Lamps? . . .
Salt lamps are mined from salt mines deep in the Himalaya Mountains. The salt was naturally formed more than 100 million years ago. Salt lamps are made by hand crafted ancient salt crystals and placed in the sun to dry, resulting in different colors and sizes. The size, color or shape of the salt lamps will never diminish. Salt Lamps are chunks of mined salt that are carved by hand and hollowed out leaving room for a tealight candle or a lightbulb. Salt lamps, when lit, emit a glowing effect through the medium of the salt crystal. Salt Lamps produce negative ions acting as a natural air ionizer therefore improving the quality of the air in each room that the salt lamp is residing.

How Do Salt Lamps Work?

• Salt lamps emit negative ions that attach themselves to positive ions creating the positive ions to fall to the ground, floor or furniture tops in the form of particles and dust where they can easily be vacuumed or dusted.
• Due to the emission of negative ions, salt lamps cut down on the positive ions (radiation) created by televisions, computer screens, printers, faxes, pollutants and many more.
• Salt lamps act as a natural dehumidifier by attracting the moisture in the air. At times the lamp may become damp in humid areas, all that is needed is to wipe with a cloth. Any kind of salt lamps should not be washed or put in a dishwasher as this could ruin them.

Studies have Shown Salt Lamps to be Beneficial for the Following:

• ADD/ADHD, Blood Disorders, Decreased Immune System,
• Sinus Problems, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Allergies, Hay Fever, Asthma
• Depression, Anxiety, Hypertension, Eczema, Hormonal Imbalance, Burns
• Kidney/Liver Conditions, Migraine Headaches, Neuralgia
• Second Hand Smoke, Lung Capacity, Alertness, Energy and Focus

What is the Difference between Positive and Negative Ions?

• Positive ions are prevalent in areas of pollution, allergens, tobacco smoke, and are emitted from televisions, computer screens, cellular phones, power lines, faxes, printers and copiers. They are in higher concentration in industrial areas, high traffic areas, and areas of pollution.
• Negative ions are found in high counts at the beach, mountaintops, waterfalls, immediately after a thunderstorm and any other natural outdoor environment with little pollutants.

Informative Facts about Negative Ions

• Negative ions aid in decreasing the negative effects of second hand smoke by allowing the normal pace and movement of the cilia. Cilia are the tiny hairs in the nose and windpipe (trachea) that move back and forth to keep out toxins and bacteria. Smoking slows these soldiers down. But it has been shown that a higher concentration of negative ions restore the natural movement of the cilia, therefore, allowing it to perform it's important function in protecting the body from cancer causing carcinogens emitted by smoke. ~ Also assists in clearing out second hand smoke as shown in an engineering study done in a smoke tank as posted in March of 1999 in Good Housekeeping Magazine. This study showed the smoke tank empty of all smoke after the negative ions were emitted.
• Negative ions help to balance Serotonin. Serotonin is greatly increased in areas of high positive ion concentration. Having too much Serotonin in the brain can cause anxiety, depression and hyperactivity. When there is a high count of negative ions, there is a reduction in overproducing Serotonin.
• Negative ions also aid in sleeping better due to the Serotonin production factor.
• Negative ionization aids in rapid healing in burn units and others as shown by a study from the Journal of Hygiene.
• Negative ions destroy a percentage of airborne illnesses and bacteria due to the ionization factor and the dryer air content they create.

Salt Mines and Hot Salt Springs. . .
Many European countries have used salt mines and hot salt springs for health and wellness for many years. People lay in a salt mine for a period of time to aid in breathing problems, stress, cancer, skin disorders and many other illnesses. This is especially common in Poland at the Wieliczka salt mine. People travel from all over the world to visit the Polish salt mine and feel its healing effects. In Germany, they find the hot salt springs so therapeutic, companies will send an overworked employee there on hiatus to a medical spa to rejuvenate. This kind of therapy goes by two names: Halotherapy or Speleotherapy.

Recommended Reading

• "Healing Springs, The Ultimate guide to taking the Waters" by Nathaniel Altman
• "Water and Salt, The Essence of Life" by Dr. Med. Barbara Hendel and Peter Ferreira

Colors and Their Healing Effects

• Orange: Gives a feeling of security, helpful to our mind & nervous system & activates the kidneys and bladder.
• Brown: Supports earthiness and helps find one's own balance.
• Yellow: Helpful for intellectual comprehension and stimulates the pancreas, liver and gallbladder.
• Red: Strengthens vitality and activates the heart and circulation.
• White:  Has a cleansing effect and represents the healing aspect.
• Pink: Supports the sense of love and opens our emotional body.

 

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