Himalayan salt lamps are an amazing product with numerous benefits. It has taken thousands of years for these lamps to form, they are then carved out and a bulb added to the centre or hollowed out to fit tea lights. There is a whole range of different products and uses made from this amazing natural Himalayan salt.
So, how does it work?
The salt is hygroscopic, which is a scientific word meaning that salt attracts water molecules from the surrounding environment.
Water molecules float around in every room in your home. However, water molecules aren’t the only invisible substance hiding all around you. Alongside these water molecules are dust, pollen, mould, and other allergens. Even bacteria and viruses can hitch a ride on these water molecules.
A large block of salt, like Himalayan salt lamps, work by attracting the water molecules in your room. In so doing, it also pulls in all the pollutants and contaminants attached to these molecules. The salt rock lamp helps to detoxify your room by capturing and holding these particles so they aren’t left floating around for you to breathe in. Then, as the bulb heats the lamp, the water vapour is released back into the air, but the rock salt lamp retains the contaminants.
Along with the hygroscopic benefits, Himalayan salt lamps are also said to release negative ions into the surrounding environment. For those curious, negative ions are simply oxygen atoms with an extra electron.
These negative ions occur in nature via the effects of water, air, and sunlight. Have you ever gone for a hike through the mountains or near a waterfall only to feel rejuvenated? Negative ions are partly to thank for that wonderful feeling. Nature has the ability to heal, and proponents of Himalayan salt lamps argue these pink salt rocks can mimic, to an extent, the feeling you get from being outside.
I also stock a variety of crystals. These crystals have many meanings and uses and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
For thousands of years crystals and gemstones have been used by native healers. Crystals can be held, placed in your environment or used in crystal healing to promote energetic balance and healing.
You do not need to know the exact properties of each of these semi precious stones in order to buy one. Sometimes it is good to just allow yourself to be drawn to a crystal. If you feel that you want that crystal to be a part of your life, it is likely that on some level it has something to offer you. For those who want to learn more about individual crystals and their properties we also sell a book that is a great introduction to crystals.
A selection of vegan friendly soy candles are also available at Concept Corner and watch out for new therapies coming soon.