Benefits of Himalayan Salt

Deep within the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains is the purest salt in the world. It is a mineral rich salt with a pink hue. It can be used in lamps, candle holders, inhalers and for cooking.

Negative Ions and Himalayan Salt

With a salt lamp negative ions are naturally generated and can spread throughout and purify a room without disturbing air flow. The reaction of moisture with the surface of Himalayan salt increases the level of negative ions, which can be released even further with the heat from a bulb. Since Himalayan salt is hygroscopic, the lamp should be left on all of the time in humid areas. Negative ions cleanse the air by attaching themselves to dust, pollen or other particulates which in turn causes these particulates to stick together and fall to the ground, removing them from the air. An air cleaner requires a blower to suck the surrounding air through the filter, while still allowing smaller particles through. The resulting forced output can actually stir up more particulates.

Negative Ions and Mood Elevation

It's not just coincidence that some of the most invigorating places on earth, like waterfalls, crashing surf and mountain tops also have the highest levels of negative ions per cubic centimeter. Negative ions generate clean and purified air that can have profound positive effects on a biochemical level. Living beings become excited before a thunderstorm with the enhanced levels of negative ions. The sensation is of increased alertness and the feeling of "being alive." Dr. Clarence Hansell discovered the behavioral effects of air ionization when he noticed that a colleague who worked near an electrostatic generator exhibited different behavior depending on the setting. When the generator produced negative ions, the colleague worked with an alert and good spirited demeanor. When the generator was set for positive ions, he was ill-tempered, impolite and generally in a bad mood. Ions can act on our ability to utilize oxygen with the most positive effects from negative ions. Negative ions in the blood stream speed the delivery of oxygen throughout the body, benefiting our cells and tissues, while providing an energized euphoric feeling.

Negative Ions and Healing

Special ionized rooms have also been used in treating burn victims at Philadelphia's Northeastern Hospital as it was found that negative ions helped tranquilize those in pain. Dr. Robert McGowan also noted that "Negative ions make burns dry out faster, heal faster and with less scarring. They also reduce the need for skin grafting. They make the patient more optimistic. He sleeps better." Himalayan salt rooms have been created to reproduce the therapeutic effects of naturally occurring salt caves, providing for easy breathing from allergy-related and other respiratory ailments. The occupier is surrounded by negative ions, fully enjoying the therapeutic benefits.

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