| Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt mined in the | | | | a decrease in fatigue when exposed to negative |
| foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. These natural | | | | ions. |
| deposits range in color from light orange to dark | | | | Negative ions work by binding with airborne |
| pink with some crystals having a soft white or | | | | pollutants; this makes them heavier so that they |
| translucent color. A salt lamp is simply a piece of | | | | fall to the floor, thus removing them from a |
| this ancient rock that has been hollowed out to | | | | room's atmosphere. Many electric air purifiers |
| allow room for a light bulb or candle. The light | | | | sometimes called "ionic air cleaners" use this |
| glows through the medium of the salt crystal | | | | method to clean indoor air for allergy sufferers. A |
| casting a soft subtle glow. Our lamps range from | | | | Himalayan salt lamp is an attractive and natural |
| those that retain their organic rock-shape to | | | | alternative to the mechanical look of an electric air |
| others that have been masterfully carved into | | | | purifier. |
| attractive shapes and designs. These lamps make | | | | The amount of ions produced by lamps is limited |
| attractive accent lamps for mood lighting and | | | | by its size as well as the heat provided by its light |
| work great as night-lights. They are also | | | | source. A larger crystal releases more ions |
| appreciated because, when heated, they release | | | | because of its larger exposed surface area. An |
| negative ions, which many believe to have health | | | | average salt lamp that produces a candle-like glow |
| enhancing properties. | | | | can emit enough negative ions to affect a space |
| People have long known of the positive effects of | | | | the size of an office cubicle. |
| negative ions as evidenced by the popularity of | | | | Himalayan salt lamps add a wonderful accent to |
| sea and mountain air, both of which contain large | | | | any home decor. They work great in living rooms |
| amounts of these particles. Indoor air, on the | | | | as well as kitchens and dens, anywhere that |
| other hand is very low in negative ions. Although | | | | family gatherings or entertaining takes place. The |
| the benefits of negative ions are only partially | | | | relaxing light emitted by these natural wonders |
| understood, many who work in low-ion | | | | makes them ideal for spiritual healing centers such |
| environments have reported improved mood and | | | | as massage practices and yoga studios. |