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Crystal Salt Lamps and Dry Salt Therapy


When I first saw Himalayan Salt table lamps I believed they certainly were cool. They gave off a red glow that seems soothing Salt lamp. They made me curious to find out more about them.

In this review I will present what I discovered about these Himalayan salt table lamps. I'm going to share with you what they're, where they originate from, what makes them special and mention two things about owning them.

What Are They

These lamps are salt crystals that come from the Himalayas. They can be found in different shapes, weights and sizes. The interior is hollowed and a small low wattage light bulb is fitted within. They plug directly into a power outlet. Some lamps incorporate a dimmer switch with regards to the manufacturer. These lamps are supported by way of a sturdy base.

Among a Kind

These Himalayan Salt Crystal table lamps are truly unique. No lamp will look the same as they are naturally formed and are not man made. The texture, color, feel and weight of each lamp is likely to be different. If you want to display something unique at home, then a Himalayan salt lamps fulfills this criterion.

Conversation Pieces

These lamps are very unique and look so distinctive from your ordinary table lamps that they become conversation pieces when people see them. It's hard for people not to notice them and ask what these things are. You will have fun conversing with people about these lamps and sooner or latter they will be asking how they are able to get among their own.

Health and Medical Benefits

Many individuals declare that having these lamps around your home has helped them reduce or eliminate their allergy or asthma problems. They feel the air in their house is cleaner or fresher. Cigarette smoke, pet odors and other indoor pollution problems have disappeared. People believe the glow of the light soothes and relaxes them as well.

There isn't any scientific evidence to prove these claims but many users believe these crystals have improved their well-being.

User Tips

For people who believe in the air purifying properties of the Himalayan salt lamps, suppliers say 2 lbs. of the salt is sufficient to purify a location 10 square feet. So a 20 lb. Himalayan salt crystal lamp is big enough to purify the air in a 10'x 10'size room. In addition, the suppliers recommend leaving the lamp on 24/7 to purify the air.

Some users have seen moisture on these lamps. The salt attracts moisture in the air. They recommend placing these lamps over a towel and in extreme cases, place them over a shallow tray or pan to catch the water that drips. Then drain and wipe away the moisture when required. Leaving the lamp on may lessen the moisture on the surface.

Keep in mind that when you buy these lamps, the weight is quoted as a range. Nature decides just how much these lamps will in truth weight. Nature also decides on color, so everything you actually get may change from any photos.