HIMALAYAN SALT LAMPS

When I picture the ultimate relaxation its a clean room, some oil in the diffuser and very soft diffused low light -make that light a hint of orange/pink and it just does something different for my mind.

Himalayan Salt lamps are everywhere -but they're not just pretty to look at. Himalayan Salt has been used for centuries for its healing properties.

WHAT DO THEY DO?

RELIEVES ASTHMA, ALLERGIES + RIDS THE AIR OF POLLUTANTS

Himalayan Salt lamps use a method called Hygroscopy to remove water particles and other allergens + pollutants (bacteria, allergens, and mold) from the air. The dry salt particles help cleanse the airways by attracting and absorbing the moisture in the air.

NEUTRALIZE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

Every electronic device in your presence has an electromagnetic field. The waves in these fields are absorbed by our bodies and can be the root of some common health issues (ie: stress, fatigue, headaches, memory loss, weakened immune systems, insomnia, and depression)

Salt lamps are natural ionizers which help by generating negative ions decreasing the positive ions emitting from not only your electronics but even your home appliances neutralizing the harmful electromagnetic fields and other high-frequency radio waves.

COLOUR THERAPY: NATURAL ANTI-DEPRESSANT

The warm glow that Himalayan Salt lamps create provides a happy + calming ambiance. The pink+orange colour may seem stimulating but it actually is a soothing colour that evokes true balance to our minds -a feeling of harmony.

IMPROVES MOOD, CONCENTRATION + PROMOTES DEEP SLEEP

As mentioned before Himalayan Salt release negative ions -they produce a biochemical reaction when they hit the blood stream increasing serotonin (the happy hormone). Doing so will regulate your sleep cycle as well as calm any anxiety.

Great for those who suffer from Seasonal Depression Disorder (SAD) or those feeling depression and anxiety reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

WHATS THE DIFFERENCE

Now that you know the benefits I'm sure your wondering why the Health Food Store lamps are $40 when you could get the "same lamp at the dollar store".

With any item that gains popularity in the media there will always be competition for stores to manufacture as many as possible at a lower cost to sell fast. These companies are most likely operating under horrible working conditions and are almost always not selling you the product they are labelling as -therefor the Himalayan Salt Lamp may not be made of ANY Himalayan Salt.

Mind you, The lamp does not have to be expensive to be real -and here are some things to consider before making your purchase:

ORIGIN Real Himalayan Salt is mined in Pakistan. Check the crystal's origin (not the country of assembly of your lamp but where the actual SALT is coming from)

COLOUR The lamp should always be an orange/pink colour. Steer away from any of those vibrant colourful lamps (blues, greens, etc). There is such a thing as a white salt lamp but these will generally be a bit more expensive.

LOW LIGHT

Your lamp should be omitting a soft, diffused light due to the minerals in the salt. If the lamp can light up the room chances are it is not real.

Overall, I've been a Salt Lamp user for many years and I wont be going back now. I also have been using the same lamp for about 4 years and never had to replace it so you can think of it as a long term investment for your health.

The qualities of Himalayan Salt have truly improved my life -and I think my friends and family who I've already forced to get their own would say the same. Whether you keep them in your bedroom for ultimate relaxation, or even at the office to make your work day a little brighter I truly believe they do amazing things for our bodies + minds.

You can purchase your own for $25 in the POSII web store.

Stay well,

Monica

POSII