Salt lamps

Salt lamps appeared relatively recently and few of us still have an idea about the benefits and harms of such lamps. It is known that a person's well-being is influenced by many factors: ambient temperature, humidity and air quality. And it is the salt lamp that helps normalize air and has a positive effect on immunity.

Advertising of such lamps in the media is gaining momentum. The product itself is quite simple. But in reality, does it purify the air and improve the well-being of the household as advertisements say? In the article we will study what is the use of a salt lamp, and consider how it works.

It is known that people living on the seashore have better health, in contrast to the inhabitants of the inland regions.The main factor affecting well-being and longevity is high salt content in the air. That is why halotherapy has recently deserved popularity in regions remote from the sea. Even a small amount of mineral salt has a beneficial effect on the human body.

Artificially created salt caves and rooms in which medical procedures are carried out, are opening around the country more often. Perhaps, in each big city today already several companies are represented. But it is not always possible to visit such places. And then the question arises of the need to purchase a personalized salt lamp for the house, which, in turn, has the same health-improving effect as the artificially created caves.

The environmentally friendly lamp is made of natural crystalline salt. And at first glance, it may seem that this is an unusual decorative object. However, the lamp produces a therapeutic effect. Salt is mined deep underground in the Himalayas, the Carpathians, Sol-Iletsk and other stone-salt mines, where the age of minerals reaches 600 million years.

The main property of the mineral - the creation of a special aurawhich has a positive effect on human well-being. It cleans the air from dust, viruses, fungi and other harmful impurities. It helps to strengthen the immune system and helps to cope with colds and infections faster. A short 15-minute stay in a room soaked in healing salt has a beneficial effect on the human condition.

The effectiveness of the salt lamp lies in the fact that during operation the crystal lattice cleans the room and reduces the radiation level of household appliances and equipment. The lamp helps to relax quickly after a busy day and helps to cope with stress. It is therefore important to have a lamp from the Himalayan salt in a modern apartment.

The design is very simple - an ordinary incandescent lamp is hidden under the canopy of a single piece of mineral rock salt. The sizes, forms of the lamp and options of supports can be different. And the product looks like a unique designer interior item. All figures have the same positive properties.

The main objective of the lamp - to illuminate and clean the room. The salt lamp saturates the space with negatively charged ions of sodium, chlorine and iodine, which influence harmful impurities, improve the microclimate and saturate the air with useful elements. When heated, the salt lump helps to neutralize viruses, fungi and bacteria. It helps to get rid of unpleasant odors and even tobacco smoke. And, in addition, stabilize the emotional well-being of a person: accumulated fatigue passes and emotional balance is restored.

Conducted research has shown that a salt lamp has a beneficial effect on human well-being and health. Doctors and experts advise the use of such lamps in the home to cleanse and saturate the air. In fact, such a lamp turns a room into a mini salt cave. But it is worth remembering that using the lamp as the main method of treatment is meaningless. Salt creates favorable conditions for getting rid of the problem and helps the body to recover faster, but does not replace medicines.

Currently, salt mines or saunas with a salty mural are especially popular. People are ready to line up to get rid of ailments and strengthen the immune system. Especially effective are steam rooms, in which a part of the wall is supplemented with natural mineral salt lumps.

As for the lamps - the principle of operation and efficiency are quite similar. At home, the lamp has a beautiful warm and soft glow, making the situation in the bedroom comfortable for relaxation. Home salt lamp can perfectly perform the decorative role of a night lamp. A definite plus is the ability to use the device around the clock and every day for several years.

The design of the ceiling can be unique: from a simple geometric shape to an unusual architectural shape in the form of a house, a star or a heart. Such lamps especially like children. Wall lamp sconces has a very original and convenient form. The lamp does not have a bulky stand, stuck directly into the outlet and does not take up little space. Such a lamp can be placed in the hallway or bedroom.

Salt lamps can have lampshades of different colors.

Each shade has its own characteristics:

• white - copes well with the purification of air in the room;
• yellow - helps reduce pain and improve liver and gastrointestinal function;
• pink - creates an intimate atmosphere and increases the emotional level;
• orange - helps to cope with disorders of the nervous system, develops a sense of security, helps psychologically unload, restore strength and tone;
• red - improves blood circulation, strengthens the heart and vascular system, improves bio-energy;
• blue and green - will help to relax;
• brown - helps to deal with thoughts, to achieve inner harmony and tranquility.

Modern manufacturers offer a large selection of salt lamps of various shapes, sizes and colors. Each ceiling is processed manually in order to preserve the unique shape and crystal structure of the mineral. Therefore, each lamp is unique in its own way. Inside the petrified salt, a cavity is drilled for the bulb and mounts are created for the stand.

The shape of the lamp does not affect its functionality:

• Simple geometric shapes — a cube, an oval, a pyramid, or a ball are additionally machined to shape.The pyramid is a symbol of stability and harmony, such a lamp can be placed in the office.
• Abstract shapes - crystal or rock. Such lamps are minimally processed, and have a natural form.

• More complex architectural forms - an owl, a house or a drop. The owl's figure is associated with erudition and intelligence. The drop has a small shape with a sharp tip - this is a great option for small rooms.

In addition to improving air quality, the lamp with salt lumps helps to improve well-being in adults and children. It has long been used to treat gout, migraines and skin diseases with the help of stone mineral salt.

The composition of the mineral is unique, more than 80 natural elements:

• iodine;
• potassium;
• iron oxide;
• carbon;
• clay;
• selenium;
• zinc;

• gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons;
• magnesium;
• anhydrite;
• gypsum;
• quartz;
• bromine;
• iron;
• calcium, etc.

To date, the beneficial properties of stone mineral salt are studied thoroughly. A small lamp serves as a miniature health resort. It is especially useful to use such a lamp in cities located far from the sea. Numerous studies have shown that the lamp is a unique substitute for the seashore and a kind of salt cave, where it is possible to strengthen the immune system and improve our well-being in a natural way.

Great benefit is primarily on the respiratory organs. The lamp from rock salt helps to quickly strengthen children's immunity. The indications for use can also include the removal of inflammatory processes and improve metabolism. Salt lamp helps to quickly eliminate the symptoms of cold, ARVI and flu. Immunostimulating properties of salt lumps provide fast cell renewal and act positively on the nervous system.

Rock salt can improve well-being and relieve ailments:

• in the treatment of bronchial asthma;
• respiratory and seasonal viral diseases;
• with adenoids;
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• with dermatitis and rhinitis of an allergic nature;
• with reduced immunity in children and adults;
• in diseases of the nervous and endocrine system;
• in diseases of the digestive system;
• diabetes;
• rheumatism, arthritis and other diseases of the ligaments and joints;
• relieves fatigue, reduces stress and improves tone.

The benefits and harms of such a lamp are not comparable. There are no contraindications and restrictions for children and adults. Lamps are absolutely harmless. According to experts, there is no negative impact on the human body. Using the included lamp during the day will not lead to a glut of useful elements.

According to doctors and specialists, salt is a unique natural antiseptic. Frequent use of the lamp will help enhance the body’s natural resistance to various seasonal infectious and viral diseases.For the treatment of acute respiratory diseases, it is necessary to use a lamp daily for a couple of hours. But in the first 2-3 days, there may be an increase in the head cold and cough. This phenomenon is temporary and will cease after the body becomes accustomed.

For the prevention of sinusitis, bronchitis, acute respiratory infections and colds, you can use a lamp from 30 minutes to 3 hours daily. There is a restoration of the protective layer of the alveoli of the lungs and the obstruction of edema and inflammation of the tissues. A salt lamp will also help alleviate the smoker’s cough.

For the treatment of asthma requires a gradual impact. The first session should take 15 minutes, time can be gradually increased to an hour. With complex treatment in a short period of time, wheezing will be noticeably reduced and manifestations of attacks will be facilitated. The use of lamps for the prevention of asthma, dermatitis, diabetes and allergies is allowed. Each time the luminaire is used, the room will be cleaned of dust - which will help reduce the manifestation of various allergic reactions.

The lamp helps to improve the well-being of patients suffering from high blood pressure and cerebral circulation disorders.Negatively charged ions have a beneficial effect on blood microcirculation and stabilize blood pressure. With daily use of a salt lamp, you can get rid of the pain of rheumatism and arthritis and improve joint mobility. In addition, the device will help to cope with insomnia and stress, relieve psychological stress and get rid of chronic fatigue, improve performance and improve mood. With everyday use of the lamp, the ion exchange of calcium in the cells of the body is normalized.

In addition, it is allowed to use the luminaire as an indoor air purifier and to saturate useful microelements in order to prevent viral and infectious seasonal diseases. In such cases, the lamp may be used at any time of the day. Negatively charged ions contribute to the destruction of pathogenic bacteria and fungi in the room.And they can eliminate unpleasant odors and increase the level of humidity.

The use of the lamp does not involve complex manipulations, skills or knowledge. For therapeutic effects, it is enough to turn on the lamp in the socket and stay in the room for several hours.

That the lamp served for many years requires proper care:

• The lamp should be used only with a lamp of a certain power. Before use, be sure to read the instructions and specifications. Energy-saving lamps for these purposes are not suitable, because they do not provide the necessary amount of heat.
• If you want to use the lamp in the bedroom or in the nursery, place it near the bed, closer to the headboard. Also a great place for a lamp - a kitchen or another room with lots of electrical appliances.
• Salt lamp can be used as a night lamp.

• Use a vacuum cleaner or a slightly damp sponge to clean the surface of the lamp.
• Keep the lamp away from water and avoid moisture on the surface of the salt lump. This may cause fire or damage to the surface of the luminaire.And do not turn on the lamp if there is liquid on the surface of the ceiling. It is strictly forbidden to install the lamp near the aquarium, humidifier or in the bathroom,
• Do not leave a working salt lamp unattended.
• When replacing the lamp, disconnect the luminaire from the mains.

Salt lamp can be used at home and in the office. In order not to fall for low-quality goods, you need to know how to choose the right lamp.

The main points to consider when choosing a salt lamp:

• The weight and size of the lamp is selected based on the area of ​​the room. For a children's room, a 2-3 kilogram lamp is suitable, and for a large living room of 30 square meters. m - salt lump not less than 5 kg.
• The shape and type of salt lump is determined based on individual preferences. The range of lamps is very large - from coarse raw forms to smooth and perfect spheres or pyramids.
• Some models of lamps have the ability to adjust the power of the lamp. For the children's room is better to choose just such a lamp.

• Make sure the fasteners and quality accessories.
• If you choose a lamp for your desktop, consider lamps with a USB-connector that can be connected to a computer.
• The lamp wire should be long enough so as not to limit the possibility of the lamp moving around the apartment.
• Ask the seller to turn on the lamp before buying. The surface should not have a clear uniform edges and stripes. But if all the layers are visible on the mineral, then the salt lump is natural. Small chips and defects indicate the naturalness of the mineral.

Salt lamps are popular all over the world and are produced in many parts of the world. Devices of different manufacturers do not have any fundamental differences. All products have the same natural mineral and have the same properties.

The main difference may be in the form of salt lumps and the origin of the mineral. We note the main models and leading manufacturers:

• Scala (WonderLife) - is a raw mineral. The most affordable model on the market.The main advantages include the ability to adjust the power of the glow.
• "Sea crystals" (Perm region, Russia) - the ceiling of these lamps is made of sylvinite mined in the mines and has surprisingly beautiful patterns of yellow, white, red and gray colors.

• "Minerals Sol-Iletsk" (Orenburg region, Russia) - salt has a white or gray color and is often used to create figured shades.
• “Solotvinsky lamps” (“Solotsvet” trademark, Ukraine) - are made from white salt with 98% NaCl content. Minerals are not machine processed and retain their natural look. A distinctive feature of solotvinskih lamps is a dark shade and minor divorces.

• Home Fireplace (Pakistan) - Salt lamps, unique in form, are externally similar to burning coals and have a rich red and orange color. Due to the location of the mine salt from Pakistan has valuable beneficial properties and contributes to the rapid removal of radiation from the body.
• Lamps from the manufacturer Zenet (Germany) - lamps are made of coarse crystalline salt. All models have unique and unique shapes and sizes.The company produces lamps specifically for medical institutions.
• Solay, Solstar Krysztalowy Swiat (Poland) - the content of NaCl in the composition of the lamps reaches 99%. Polish salt lamps have several colors: white, orange, pink and purple.

Salt lamp is gaining popularity among connoisseurs of modern home appliances. They have a modest low-key design, so any model fits perfectly into the interior.

• Two salt lamps of natural form, located at the head of the bed, look incredibly stylish.
• Unusual and unique form of salt blocks - the well-known Rubik's Cube. Such design of the lamp will perfectly fit into the room of the teenager.

• An amazing addition for salt lamps. A large wooden box and metal basket seem filled with burning and burning coals. Incredible original performance.

• Lamp in the form of a fire bowl with burning coals.
• Salt lamp in the form of an ancient Greek vessel, such a lamp would look great in an antique interior.

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