Why is the salt lamp useful, indications for use

For a long time, people have known the beneficial properties of salt. The fact is that in a salty environment the air is ionized, so various bacteria that harm the body do not spread in it. Scientists have learned to reproduce the beneficial microclimate of natural mines by arranging salt rooms in specialized institutions with useful properties.

Then they went further, giving people the opportunity to improve their health, without leaving their home or office, and created a salt lamp for this. What are the benefits and harms of a salt lamp? It's worth looking into.

What is a salt lamp

The product is a decorative form made of a single piece of useful rock salt on a stand, inside which there is a high-frequency lamp. The mineral for the manufacture of the device is taken in mountain systems, such as the Himalayas or the Carpathians, where deposits were formed more than half a billion years ago and have already acquired their medicinal properties.

Natural raw materials are processed minimally, each product turns out to be unique and fits into any interior, and thanks to the bright colored glow, it can become its highlight.

How does a salt lamp work

The principle of operation of the device is quite simple: the lamp inside heats up the salt and, in combination with the moisture in the air, forms negatively charged particles. They are responsible for the beneficial air purification in the room.

The structure of the salt itself helps to eliminate radiation, which has properties that are harmful during the operation of an electrical device.

What is a salt lamp for?

The use of such devices not only strengthens the immune system, but also helps to effectively deal with:

• allergies;
• respiratory tract diseases;
• sleep and emotional disorders;
• rheumatism;
• diabetes mellitus.

It also prevents the development of respiratory diseases.

Salt lamp types

Devices can glow in any color, thanks to the impurities contained in them. Products are divided into 3 groups depending on the place of extraction of the required minerals:

1. Solotvinskaya (Carpathians). It consists almost entirely of sodium chloride with 1-2% mineral impurities. Properties: difficult to process, therefore it is given a natural shape with a translucent or darker glow with striped stains.
2. Himalayan. Properties: contains many trace elements and iron compounds, due to which it can glow with any color of various depths.
3. Soledarskaya. The raw material is white or gray table salt. Properties: easy to process, the lamp can be given any shape.

They can also be classified by country of origin. Domestic products are more often bought in Russia, and German products are also in demand.

Luminaires can be of various shapes:

1. Rock. It is a piece of mineral cut out of the solid, not processed. The cheapest option, it looks natural.
2. Pyramid. Great for the office, helping you focus on your workflow.
3. Ball. If made from white salt, the luminaire can be equipped with bulbs giving it any color.
4. Bowl. Cubes of a useful mineral are placed in an open container made of various materials.
5. Elephant. In different cultures, this animal carries its own symbol. It is believed to protect against negative energy. Fits into any interior of premises for various functional purposes.

Heart shapes, drops, mushrooms and others are categorized as “others”. They are made from easily processed salt, differ in originality, and attract attention.

Health Benefits of the Salt Lamp

The device is not for nothing that it is widely popular among people, because it has many useful properties, which will be discussed in detail below.

Reducing electromagnetic radiation and purifying the air

The device attracts moisture during operation, which also contains harmful impurities of various nature. Thus, the air in the room is cleaned and gains useful properties.

The modern world is such that a large number of electrical appliances function in every residential or non-residential premises. They emit radiation that is harmful to human health. As already mentioned, the lamp generates negative ions, which attract particles of the opposite charge emanating from electrical equipment. Thus, electromagnetic radiation is neutralized and the product's usefulness is manifested.

Relief from asthma

The use of a salt lamp for the home is that it has a similar effect as a halochamber, but less pronounced (there is no harm from this, if you adhere to all the indications and contraindications). Its use can help relieve asthma symptoms. As a result of the method in question:

• inflammation decreases;
• the drainage of the bronchi and the release of sputum are being established;
• immunity increases;
• useful microflora is restored;
• overall well-being improves.

The benefits of salt lamps for children are also difficult to overestimate. Thanks to their action, children get rid of coughs and runny nose. Of course, salt lamps will not completely cure asthma in a child, but they will significantly reduce its effect on the body.

Improving mood and normalizing sleep

The dim light in a room with a salt lamp has a relaxing, soothing effect. It is worth adding here the bactericidal and antifungal effect of the lamp in order to understand the benefits of the salt lamp for normalizing sleep and improving mood, which also refers to the useful properties of the device.

How to use a salt lamp

The device is equipped with a switch and operates from the electrical network. It can be turned on all the time, but you need to put it away from sources of moisture (stove, aquarium, devices that humidify the air, etc.), otherwise the beneficial properties will appear minimally. It is not installed in the bathroom either.

The lamp is often used as a night light. It does not require special care - it is enough to remove dust from its surface, wipe it with a rag (it is important to do this so as not to harm the surface). Even with constant use, it will last at least 10 years, which also refers to one of the useful properties of the device.

How to make a salt lamp with your own hands

To make a lamp on your own, in addition to raw materials, which is a piece of mineral, you will need:

• drill;
• the drill is thick;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver;
• glue (universal is suitable);
• incandescent lamp.

First of all, you need to take care of the base of the lamp. It can be borrowed from another lighting device. It is better if the microcircuit and wires are in good working order, the cartridge should not go beyond the plane.

The process of creating such a lamp is quite simple:

1. Prepare a space in the mineral for placing an incandescent lamp in it.
2. Drill holes for fixing to the base.
3. Insert a light bulb.
4. Place the "body" of the lamp on it.
5. Screw the structure to the base.

The lamp is ready. Now it will benefit the owner (if used correctly, of course, otherwise it will be harmful.)

The device in question is also subject to the safety regulations for electrical devices.

Salt lamp harm and contraindications

It is better to stay away from such a product if you have the following health problems:

• exacerbation of respiratory diseases;
• oncological diseases;
• tuberculosis;
• blood diseases.

If you feel discomfort when the device is turned on or after using it, you should abandon this method of recovery.

How to choose a salt lamp

The process of making a salt lamp with your own hands was described above, but a huge number of them are presented on store shelves. In addition, it is possible to order the device via the Internet.

Any shape of the product can be chosen that suits the customer and fits into the interior. There is a direct relationship between the weight of the lamp and the area covered. So, a device weighing about 3 kilograms is able to work effectively in a room with an area of ​​about 12 square meters. If the space is larger, then you need to choose a larger lamp or install several of them.

Before buying a salt lamp, it is required to inspect it for cracks, chips, and other damage. It is better if the cord is long, so as not to be limited in possible installation locations.

The color of the lamp is of great importance, as it determines the useful effect. Here are some values:

• white - cleans, disinfects the air;
• yellow - affects the liver and pancreas;
• red - has a positive effect on blood circulation and the entire cardiovascular system;
• Orange - normalizes the nervous system, helps to deal with psychological problems;
• pink - increases the emotional background;
• brown - improves the harmony of a person with the external environment.

Reviews of doctors and specialists

As with any other issue, there are different opinions about the benefits of using such devices.

Some doctors are sure that the salt lamp is a good alternative to a halochamber or a cave. The last natural healing point is inaccessible for the majority of the population; salt rooms are also found mainly in specialized medical institutions. The benefits of the salt lamp have already been proven many times. Even a short course of salt treatment gives good results. The general tone of the body improves, immunity is strengthened, the symptoms of colds and asthma are alleviated, and the cough disappears. There are no known cases of the negative effects of salt lamp treatment. With proper use, you can significantly improve your health.

Another group of experts believe that the health benefits of the salt lamp have not been proven. An incandescent lamp inside the luminaire is not capable of creating a powerful electric field, which is necessary for air ionization... The properties of salt for disinfecting the airspace of a room, as well as many others, are being questioned. The popularity of salt lamps is due to good marketing.

Conclusion

The salt lamp can become a bright accent in the interior, and the benefits and harms of the salt lamp are obvious.True, the useful properties of the salt lamp will be felt only from high-quality devices made from the salt intended for this. You should not expect to get rid of all diseases from it, the lamp can only contribute to the prevention and treatment of minor ailments. The effect of self-hypnosis can also work, because a person's positive attitude is the first step to recovery.