Non the nineties there was a real boom in the salt lamp, so much so that even draft copies began to be around, while today their trade is very careful. But why this request? Salt lamps, in addition to giving off a very soft and warm light, are a natural remedy not only to eliminate humidity in the house but above all to reduce home pollution, cleaning the air and reducing the level of allergies. But not only.
Salt lamp, from Ayurveda to 19th century studies
«Salt lamps belong to the Ayurvedic traditionwhere salt is used as a healing element, it is no coincidence that in the past they were made using a single block of Himalayan rock salt. But the benefits of using the salt lamp date back to the 19th century. In fact, a study of the time claims that a group of scientists noticed that the air quality improved in the presence of these lamps, reducing bacterial levels by more than 96% after a two-week period in hospital burns and plastic surgery units. This has led to better and faster healing of patients and to the knowledge we have come to today,” he explains Francesca Maffeo, naturopath.
At the base, the principles of halotherapy to be practiced in some natural spas and salt caves. In a very simple way, exposure and inhalation of sodium chloridethe same that can occur through aerosols when you are cold, they help improve one’s health, being a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and the quality of the air.
The benefits of the salt lamp
It must be said that around this particular lamp there are many studies in favor and many others less enthusiastic about the benefits. on average, salt lamps should produce an ionization of the air within an environment bringing benefits.
«In practice, the ionization of the air in an environment is a chemical process: the negative ions bind to the suspended particles such as dust, fumes, pollen, bacteria which are electrostatically charged, helping to make the air extremely cleaner because it negatives. The air with negative ions is found in nature, near waterfalls or in the woods; the one with positive ions, on the other hand, can be found in environments with many electronic devices, such as studios or houses with various electrical appliances».
In this sense, the benefits are different. Indeed it seems that blood pressure starts to drop as does the stress level, leading to an improvement in the level of concentration. Furthermore, mind and breath relax while the cleaner air helps strengthen the immune system. Furthermore, the same nuances of color, different from one lamp to another, create a very intimate and peaceful atmosphere. It is no coincidence that the salt lamp is also appreciated by Feng Shui.
How to use it?
The salt lamp consists of a entire block, picked up and dried in the sun. A classic light bulb and a wooden base are then applied to it. The heat released helps to “activate” the salt itself which begins to charge the air with negative ions. The lamp works when it “sweats”: «It means that it is working properly. Salt absorbs moisture present in the air, for this it gets wet. To solve the problem, just leave the lamp on longer and the heat released will absorb the humidity».
“To benefit from these effects you should light the salt lamp and keep it lit for 4 to 6 hours a day. It can be useful in the bedroom to relax or in the living room where there are TV, radio, Wi-Fi. It can also be kept in children’s rooms so as to give them a natural night light. Many also use it in studios and offices knowing its beneficial effect».
Are there any contraindications?
The use of the salt lamp has no contraindications. It is in fact a safe object both in use and in effects, so much so that it can also be used in children’s bedrooms. As the expert points out, perhaps the only precaution that can be taken is to do not make the air too dry, for this it is sufficient to ventilate adequately the room and freshen the air often.
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