Guest post by Elgan Larsen
Himalayan Salt Lamps are decorative lights which have health benefits. The salt lamps are carved out of pink Himalayan salt and can help clean the air in your home, soothe allergies, boost your mood and help you sleep.
More about Himalayan salt lamps
Himalayan salt lamps are a chunk of Himalayan salt hollowed out, and a lighting fixture is placed inside. They are mined underground in the Himalayan mountains. Each salt lamp is hand-crafted making them a one of a kind. Once the salt lamp is lit it will provide a stunning orange glow. A Himalayan salt lamp is a perfect night light as it not too bright making it perfect for chilling out. The salt lamp has gained popularity over recent years, as there many health benefits associated with using them in your home.
Benefits
Once salt lamps are lit they can create negative ions, of a similar effect to a waterfall. Negative ions can help reduce pollution from electronic goods. People that suffer from anxiety will use these lamps as the soft gentle glow will help them relax.

These lamps are also perfect for children that are scared of the dark, a salt lamp is a perfect night-light.
If you live in a damp house you will notice the water will collect around the base of the lamp, the salt attracts moisture acting like a mini humidifier. The salt lamps act as an air purifier, when the lamp creates negative ions it will react to dust, pollen, or dirt that is in the air.
You can get small USB salt lamps that are perfect for the office and they come in all sorts of carved shapes. These are perfect to help you relax and reduce stress during work hours.
Using salt lamps in your home can completely change the feel and the atmosphere in your home, people often feel more relaxed. Salt lamps are often used during yoga or meditation.

Here are the 12 main reasons why to keep a Himalayan Salt Lamp in every room of your home could be beneficial
- Balances electromagnetic radiation
- Cleanse, deodorize, and purify air
- Calm allergies and reduce asthma
- Alleviate coughing and other symptoms of the common cold
- Boost blood flow
- Raise energy levels
- Sharpen concentration and performance
- Enhance mood
Different colours, styles and sizes
Salt lamps come in a variety of different sizes, shapes and colours and the price will vary.
Most Himalayan salt lamps come in the colour pink but grey and white salt lamps are also available.
Salt lamps come in many shapes and sizes, even a heart shape lamp which is a perfect gift for a loved one.
The size of standard salt lamps are measured in weight, the smallest size goes down to 1 kg, and the largest goes up to 30kg. Larger the lamp the more light it will provide. It will also attract more moisture and make the air more cleaner.

Buy a Himalayan Salt Lamp via The Lamp Life if you are interested in purchasing a salt lamp.
Written by Elgan Larsen