Here's a new way to purify the air in your home. Himalayan salt lamps.
Why every home should have a Himalayan salt lampHimalayan salt lamps are made from pink salt crystals, which are mined from the edge of the Himalayan Mountains. Their color range from light pink to pink with an orange color, depending on the mineral concentration. These lamps have been gaining the attention of many people recently not only due to their attractive color, but also
because of their health benefits. Here are some of them:
Himalayan salt lamps purify the air: Salt is hygroscopic, which means that it attracts water molecules. These water molecules float around in every area of your home and may have other things attached to them, such as dust, pollen, mold, or bacteria. Himalayan salt lamps work by attracting the water molecules in the room and getting rid of them and the contaminants attached to them, improving the air quality in the room. (Related:
The health benefits of keeping Himalayan salt lamps in your home.)
Himalayan salt lamps boost your mood and increase your energy: Himalayan salt lamps also release negative ions into the surrounding environment and neutralize unhealthy positive ions. This occurs when the heat from the light bulb evaporates the water molecules. Having more negative ions in the air and less positive ions can help boost your mood and make you feel more energized. When negative ions reach the bloodstream, they produce biochemical reactions that increase serotonin, a chemical that helps relieve depression, reduce stress, and boost daytime energy. A study carried out by researchers at
Columbia University also revealed that
negative ions help in the treatment of seasonal depression. The study showed that people suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) felt better and had less severe symptoms after being exposed to negative ions.
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