However, there is currently no evidence that using a Himalayan salt lamp can remove potential pathogens and improve the air quality of your home. Salt therapy for breathing problems is said to have begun with Siberian salt mine workers in the later 1800s who had a surprisingly small number of respiratory problems compared to people around them with less salty professions. The salt in these lamps comes from the Himalayas, a mountain range that stretches about 1,500 miles across Pakistan, India, Bhutan, and Nepal. Some people believe that when eating Himalayan salt crystals, the darker the salt color, the richer in minerals it is. The health benefits of a Himalayan salt lamp supposedly include decreasing air pollution, negative ions and electrosmog caused by electronic devices in addition to symptom reduction for people suffering from from asthma, allergies and other illnesses.

White Himalayan salt crystals are the purest form of salt on the Earth, thus making it a perfect alternative mineral for using as part of your daily or weekly health and beauty needs. Some say the lamps purify the air and provide health benefits such as lifting your mood, enhancing sleep, and improving breathing conditions. It’s interesting to know that most allergens are positively charged and according to experts, “Negatively charged ions may bind to and charged particles in the air or environment and help with neutralization or elimination.

With all these vital minerals, it’s not surprising that there are a variety of possible Himalayan salt benefits. Himalayan salt lamps are giant chunks or sophisticated carvings of salt from (wait for it) the Himalayas. It’s important to learn the different types of salt lamps, as some are safer and more beneficial than others (because some are even fake). Claims of potential pink Himalayan salt lamp benefits include improvement in indoor air quality which can help with health conditions like asthma and allergies.

As with any lamp, always practice proper fire safety, including keeping it in a place where a child cannot pull it down or knock it over. Some animal studies have shown that exposure to high levels of negative ions in the air may improve levels of serotonin, a chemical involved in mood regulation ( 1). The color of Himalayan salt lamps ranges from a light pink to a pinkish orange salt crystal with the hue a result of the mineral concentration. The colors change with the amount of iron and other trace minerals such as Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, to name a few. Salt sourced from this area is believed to be millions of years old, and although it’s very similar to table salt, the small amounts of minerals it contains give it a pink color.Within the hollowed-out center of this block of salt is a light bulb that emits both light and heat. A large salt lamp will project more significant amounts of pure energy and more negative ions than a smaller white salt lamp or even a pink salt lamp. The purity of this salt may mean you will notice the health benefits much quicker than with the pink lamps. The color of the salt will differ depending on the number of trace minerals infused into it through the natural process. As the lamp heats the salt, it emits negative ions, attracting positively charged particles such as dust and allergens.

Ozone therapy refers to the process of administering ozone gas into your body to treat a disease or wound. Thus, you should keep them away from household moisture sources like showers, dishwashers and laundry washing machines.These electronic devices can trigger or worsen conditions or allergies, stress, and cause trouble with sleep. Although some of their health claims are not supported by science, Himalayan salt lamps may have other benefits.