Himalayan Salt Lamps

How they work

The salt crystal lamps have a similar effect to the ionizer. However, the natural ionization of a crystal lamp cannot be compared to an ionizer. An ionizer can only have an ionization effect. However, salt crystal lamps have many advantages in many aspects, including improving the general atmosphere of a room.

The environment we live in today has far more sources of positive ions than in the past, creating an electrical imbalance in the air. Various human activities and electrical appliances produce positive ions which are the reason for the deterioration of our physical and emotional well being; eg discharge of voltage in high-voltage networks, heating and cooling systems, TVs, radios, transmitters, radar systems, computers, exhausts and cigarette fumes.

Scientific tests have revealed that the ratio of negative to positive ions should be between 1.02 to 0.98 and the air’s composition of negative ions should range between 1000-1500/cm³. Measurements have shown that the number of negative ions decreases to 200/cm³ in a closed room containing several people

Salt lamps are famous for emitting negative ions that are essential for our health and well being. The warmth of the salt draws in moisture from the air and converts any damaging positive ions to negative ions in the surrounding area. Today’s technology including computers, TV’s, microwaves, cordless phones, mobile phones etc emit large amounts of positive ions. The potential outcome is physical and mental fatigue. Having a salt lamp converting positive ions into negative ions will assist health and well being.

How does your Himalayan Natural Salt Lamp Actually Emit Negative Ions? The emission of ions is caused by the alternating actions of the crystal rock salt’s ability to absorb water, and then evaporate into the air. A heated salt crystal lamp will attract water molecules from the air, forming a NaCl and H₂0 solution. Sodium is a positive ion, and Chloride, a negative ion. Hydrogen has a two part negative charge and Oxygen is a positively charged ion. These ions create a reaction of two positive ions and three negative ions. After canceling each other out, one lone negative ion is produced. This negative ion seeks out the first positive ion like a dust, or bacteria particle and zaps it. This is the process of positive ion reduction and is how our Himalayan Salt Lamps work.

Scientific explanation

A series of scientific studies show that salt crystal lamps can increase the negative ion count by up to 300%. In nature Negative Ions are created by means of wind, sunlight, surf, waterfalls and rainstorms. Generally, a negative ion is an electronically charged molecule made up of oxygen. A positive ion in the air is a molecule that has lost its electrons through process of air pollution. In fresh country air we find up to 4000 negative ions per cubic centimetre – the size of a sugar cube. Near strong surf or close to a waterfall up to 10.000 negative ions can be found, however the number of negative ions in major capital cities at rush hour does not even reach 100.

The impact of negative ions is powerful. Originally, it was found to speed recovery in burn or asthma patients, but was later discovered to affect serotonin levels in the bloodstream, stabilize alpha rhythms and to positively impact our reactions to sensory stimuli. The greater level of alertness can translate into improved learning, improved well being and enhanced human performance on mental tasks.

Ionised air also substantially reduces the number of airborne bacteria indoors. Dr. Albert P. Krueger, a microbiologist and experimental pathologist at the University of California, found that an astonishing small quantity of negative ions could kill bacteria and quickly take them out of the air so they were less likely to infect people.

Even though they are not a “medical device”, Salt Crystal Lamps, by emitting negative ions, significantly reduce a myriad of indoor air pollutants. Negative ions have known benefits, and may provide relief from sinus, migraine headaches allergies and hay fever, reduce the severity of asthma attacks, enhance the immune system, increase alertness, increase work productivity and concentration, increase lung capacity and reduce susceptibility to colds and flu.

Negative Ions Freshen and purify the air eliminating the number of airborne bacteria. Such bacteria, is a common cause of respiratory ailments.

Scientists have proven that high levels of negative ions in our surroundings can mean improved levels of health, performance, energy and enhanced sleep quality.

Our well being depends highly on the air we breathe. Constant discharge of high voltage from equipment we use daily, in our homos and work place. Such as computers, televisions, air conditioners and heaters are polluting our environment with unhealthy Ions(scientifically recognized as Positive Ions). Excessive positive Ions lead to deterioration to our physical and emotional health.

Natural Rock Salt Crystal Lamps are known to dramatically reduce the number of harmful airborne bacteria, improving the quality of the air, by producing Negative Ions. Your home or workplace will feel fresher resulting in alertness and vitality similar to the feeling we get when we are in natural environments, such as Mountains, Waterfalls or by the Seaside.

Action of Negative Ionization

For use in any room you would like the quality of air improved. The wonderful glow of crystal adds a beautiful harmonizing ambience

Scientists have researched the composition of salt using powerful microscopes. Within the Rock Salt Crystal, there are clusters of atoms called Ions (which are either positively or negatively charged particles). Rock Salt Crystals are very high in vital Negative Ions. These Negative Ions increase the ability to absorb and utilize oxygen, whilst reducing any excess harmful airborne bacteria. This is done through the negative ions gaining electrons in the atmosphere. Negative Ion levels indoors should range between 1000-1500 cm³ in a room containing electrical equipment or several people. This causes the air to become stagnant, which is a perfect breeding ground for germs and virus