Himalayan Salt Lamps - User Reports

Our well being and our efficiency are considerably dependent on the quality of the air we breathe. Air consists of many electrically charged particles -- positively, negatively charged or neutral particles. The quality of the air we breathe depends on the kind of electrical charge and concentration of the ions. Salt crystal lamps are known to improve the quality of the air by producing negative ions which are good for our health.

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; e.g. 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.

Crystalline rock salt is a natural ioniser. Rock salt crystals and lamps effectively improve the quality of the air by producing negative ions - the "vitamins of the air".  Negative ions can be found in billions, on mountaintops, water falls and by the sea. They give the air its invigorating freshness, which is so good for us.

In Europe, bio-energy therapists and homeopaths recommend salt crystal lamps to assist in the treatment of many health conditions. Salt crystal lamps are highly suitable for daily use near televisions and computers, around smokers, in offices with air-conditioning, during massage therapy, in meditation rooms and anywhere else you want to restore or preserve the natural air quality. Non-illuminated crystals (cool) work as mini ionisers, however the salt crystal lamps which are illuminated from inside (warm) emit a higher number of ions. Today, the health benefits of ionisers are well recognised; whilst most ionisers on the market are man made machines, the crystal salt lamps are Mother Nature's beautiful alternative.

Each lamp has been carefully hand crafted, and is unique. Salt crystal lamps are made from salt crystal rock formed by nature over hundreds of millions of years ago, and mined 800 metres underground in salt rock mines in Asia and Europe.

There are different grades or qualities of salt rock crystal from around the world. Prices and qualities vary depending on the origin and reputation of the mines. Here you are assured that the lamps you get are sourced from the most reputable location known for the health benefits and ionising qualities, as well as clarity, colour and design of their salt rock crystal.

The salt crystal lamps are carefully shaped to retain the unique, natural shape and crystal structure of the salt rock. Explosives and standard methods of washing by water vapour are avoided when mining salt crystal rock. Salt crystal rocks of such clear and beautiful colours are rare, only to be found in limited locations in the world.

The beautiful and rich colour of the crystal salt lamps has been known to be useful in colour therapy. Picture the heart warming and comforting flicker of a tea light candle through the translucent peach tones of the rock crystal in a darkened room? It is ideal for your bedside table whilst you sleep. Proponents of colour therapy have used the qualities of the salt crystal lamp to enhance their emotional well being and balance with encouraging results.

The 21st Century places immense stress on our body. More than before, you have a real need for a natural and effortless way to enhance your well being. The quality of the air we breathe is essential to our health and well being. Breathing pure clean air not only keeps us alive, but also allows us to think more clearly, sleep more soundly, and stay healthier. Studies show that we receive 56% of our energy from the air we breathe, more than from water and food combined. In average we breathe 37 pounds of air a day, the equivalent of an Olympic sized swimming pool.

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.

Testimonials

I'm writing to let you know how happy myself and my husband are with the wonderful salt crystal lamps we have bought from your local distributor for Traralgon. We have bought 3 candle lamps and one electrical one.  We have the electrical one in the main room and I burn the candle ones in other rooms. For us we have seen a few positive things since having the lamps in the home.  One I feel more relaxed in the main room and I'm totally amazed with the lovely orange colour in the room. On burning the candle ones I find smells of cooking appear to not be so strong and the air seems fresher. I also have become aware that in our bedroom with the candle burning we appear to sleep better and my husband appears to snore less. There is nothing else we have changed, only to burn the salt lamp. I am so pleased with the lamps. I felt it was important to give a little feedback.
J.W. Traralgon, VIC, Australia

helped with my asthma
About a year ago I lived in a very humid house and my bedroom even had mould growing on the ceiling. I told a friend about my humidity problem and she lent me her salt crystal lamp. Being asthmatic I suffer enormously with humidity. She told me this lamp would absorb the humidity (not all but some). Within a week, I noticed my asthma problems had decreased. Often in the mornings I would find a pool of water beneath the lamp, when I used it during the night- so in fact it did absorb some of the humidity from the air.
M.Widmer, Melbourne

energizing and healing
I found out about the amazing power of the salt crystal lamps when I bought a tea light salt crystal lamp as a gift at a trade fair. When I got home, I was exhausted, headachey and had a sore throat from working at the trade fair all day, and I still had to do two college assignments which were already overdue. I decided to put a candle in the tea light salt crystal lamp and put it on the table next to me while I wrote enough to at least submit something that would pass. I got up a few hours later, feeling pleased with my work and feeling MUCH better. My energy levels had improved, and with that, the headache and sore throat had reduced. I made sure that a lamp was on my Christmas wish list and now use it in my therapy room.
Becca Wilkins, Accredited Journey Therapist
Student of Homoeopathy

Lightens the energy in the room
My lamp is always alight in the corner of the room I use for seeing my psychotherapy clients. It gives me real pleasure to look at and it undoubtedly contributes to creating a quiet and clean atmosphere. After having it for a while I noticed that any food smells disappeared really quickly and I also have the sense that it helps lighten the energy in the room. The other candle lamp I light in my meditation room or have by my bed particularly if I am not feeling well. They are lovely things to have around.
L.Hilgendorf, Psychotherapist & Meditation Teacher, Melbourne, Australia.

Refreshes and Relaxes...

Well I've received the lamps I bought from you guys last week and they are really something special! They are beautiful!! Wow! One is for my sisters birthday and I'm not sure which one I'll give her now!
D.Cutler, Queensland, Australia

I gave my 10 y.o. son an electric crystal salt lamp to put on his bedside table. When I switched it on, he gasped, saying "Oh mum, I can feel IT!" I personally use the lamps in my practice as I feel it does generate a clear energy besides giving off a beautiful glow of light. Used together with essential oils, it gives my room a peaceful and serene energy.
G. O'Brien, Naturopath at Victoria Avenue Natural Healing, Albert Park

Yoga and Meditation
I have been using the lamps now for 3 months and find the atmosphere created very relaxing and very conducive for Meditation. I run Meditation and Yoga classes and have the lamps on during these times. The students have commented on the lightness in the atmosphere. I also use the Candle lamp when giving a Massage, here again the atmosphere in the room is enhanced. I have recently spoken to people who have the Lamps, one particular effect is on headaches, recently a friend held the warm lamp between her hands for about 10 minutes and a severe headache was cured - this has occurred with others also - relieving headaches and tension.
M.Stewart, Yoga and Meditation teacher, Australia

Love the soft glow
I just wanted to get back to you and thank you for the TLC in the ordering process of the two lamps. They arrived in perfect condition on Tuesday, one day later than you had anticipated. I love the soft glow from the pinkish light and know I made the right choice with this order. I feel the need to keep these lamps on even if I'm not in the room all the time since the beautiful glow shines out the doorways and seems welcoming.
C.Lehnert, California USA

Family Affair..
When I took interest in the lamps it was only because I was drawn by its beauty. I knew nothing about its beneficial effect on our health. Of course I was thrilled to find out that it was not JUST a lamp. Now each of my family members has his/hers own rock which he/she takes along for companionship. Another magical thing about these rock salt lamps is that you do not need to have many of them around you. It is not the more the better.  Even in an area as large as a sitting room, having one small lamp is just as effective as having several big ones. But then, of course, they enhance the interior so much that one wouldn't mind having them all around, to say the least.
H.Yow, Singapore

Melbourne Anti-Ageing Clinic
"In the human body is the ability to hold multiple vibrational frequencies at any one time. Frequencies have the ability to hold light, colour, sound and information that is often experienced by an individual as thought and feeling. Working in the energy fields of people, I use in my work, healing tools that assist in the client's intention to transform their vibrational frequency from a lower to higher state, hence shifting their thought processes and emotional experience. For a client to reap the full benefits of this transformation, it is essential that I keep the vibrational frequency of the room, my own energy fields and the vibrational frequency of all healing tools at a high enough level to support the process of transmutation. I find that the Salt Crystal lamps assist in the maintaining of the room's vibration. In addition to this, I place my healing tools in front of the lamp after each client and I find that the tools are cleansed of vibrational residue and restored to their natural state. Because of it's transmutational capacity, the Salt Crystal can be used as a direct healing tool as well as a cleanser of healing tools."
A.K. Woodhouse, Melbourne Anti-Ageing Clinic Australia

Just for a laugh...
My Orange Round Ball has pride of place on the stereo system in the lounge, and it is the first thing that you see when you enter. The other day a neighbour called round, so I invited her in and she saw the lamp. Oh, she said, what's that?. I jokingly replied "Oh, I'm a witch, and that's my crystal ball". Well, she was out of the door before I could explain that I was only joking, and now, she goes past on the other side of the street. Good job all of the other neighbours could share in the joke.
J.G, Melbourne, Australia.

lovely glow, don't care whether it cleans the air..
As for the lamp - I just love it! Have been using it every day... I have bigger tea lights... the 8-12 hour burning variety, and they seem much easier to insert - if you tilt the crystal slightly on its side, insert tealight, and then bring it upright... the tea light just flops down without extinguishing - perfect! I haven't noticed any difference in the air yet though - but that doesn't surprise me - I am often unaware of subtle changes to my environment... the glow of it in the dark is reason enough to use it. It's really lovely.
E. H. Melbourne, Australia.