Himalayan Salt Lamps
What is all the hype about Himalayan salt lamps? What do they do? Do they really work? How do I know I have a real one instead of a fake one? These are such great questions!
Himalayan salt lamps are pure solid salt rocks that are mined ONLY in the Khewra, Pakistan regions of the Himalayan Mountains. Due to the natural geological make up of these salt rocks, when heat from a lightbulb is applied, it causes the rock to omit negative ions matching those wildly positive charged ions dangerously floating free in the room. These positively charged ions residing in the room, so often from electromagnetic omitting devices (such as, computers, televisions, laptops, cell phones, ipad/android devices, wifi routers, etc.) create such damaging health problems. In other words, placing a salt lamp in your living and work spaces, helps to balance the ions in the room, creating a safer and more health supportive environment.
Additionally, Himalayan salt lamps can improve the air quality and reduce symptoms of asthma, allergies, and other sicknesses. The salt lamps are hygroscopic, which means they attract water molecules that so often carry bacteria, mold, fungus and other allergens.
How do I know if I have a real or fake salt lamp from the real Himalayan Mountains? Here are a few things to look out for when purchasing your salt lamps. If your salt lamp is white, be sure to check if the label mentions that it is from Pakistan. Keep an eye on those white colored salt lamps. These are VERY rare and expensive or most often fake. Real salt lamps from Pakistan can range from a soft pink hue to a darker pink-like-orange tone. Also, real salt lamps are REAL salt, and therefore will be affected by moisture. They not only attract moisture out of the air, but can also melt from exposure to too much moisture, such as a rainfall. Another characteristic of real salt lamps is how they are fragile and can break easily if enough impact is applied. Lastly, real salt lamps are not meant to light up a room effectively. In fact, they offer a dim lighting that is easy on the eyes, often helping in boosting one’s mood and promoting better sleep. So, if you lamp is super bright and lights up your entire room, it may not be real.
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- Genna Dimmick 7/5/23