| Scientific studies have shown that Salt
Rock Crystal Lamps increase the negative ion count in the air we
breathe by 300% or more. The light in the lamp heats the salt,
which attracts the moisture in the air to the rock. The moisture
comes to the salt laden with positive ions from all of the
electrical and artificial things we have in our homes. The
heated salt immediately evaporates the moisture back into the
air with Potassium Chloride negative ions. This is why it is
important to always keep the light in the rock turned on; so as
to maximize the amount the salt is emitting negative ions into
your space.
In nature, sunlight, rainstorms, wind,
waterfalls, and oceans create negative ions. Simply stated, a
negative ion is an oxygen atom with an extra electron. The
negative ions give the air its invigorating freshness, which is
so good for us that it has been called the "vitamins of the
air." Each day we absorb about 52% of our energy from the air we
breathe. Fresh country air commonly has around 4000 negative
ions per cubic centimeter (about the size of a sugar cube).
According to testing, a reading of up to 10,000 negative ions
per cubic centimeter can be found near strong surf, by
waterfalls, or in a downpour of rain.
They have also found that the negative
ions in rush hour traffic are tested at less than 100 per cubic
centimeter. The environments that we live in today have far more
positive ions than in the past. We recycle our indoor air with
our heating and cooling systems. In addition, we have many
electrical devices filling our living areas, and a large variety
of all types of pollutions, like car exhaust, in the air we
breathe.
We feel much better when we are breathing
in negative ions versus positive ions. The positive ions carry
bacteria, odors, allergens, dust, pet dander, and they
contribute to our feeling stressed, irritable, and worn out.
Negative ions substantially reduce the airborne pollutants such
as those just listed, as well as molds, pollen, smoke, toxins,
etc. The negative ion is magnetized to the positive ion, which
is missing an electron. As the two exchange the extra electron,
the positive ion is dissipated or removed from the air.
Negative ions have a powerful impact on
our health. They bring relief to those suffering from asthma,
hay fever, allergies, and sinus problems, by cleaning the air.
Negative ions balance serotonin levels in the bloodstream,
stabilize alpha rhythms, and help us to relax and sleep when we
are lying down to sleep. At other times, when we are working,
they help us to concentrate and increase levels of alertness.
Negative ions also remove harmful bacteria from the air. In
other parts of the world, like Poland, areas of the salt mines
are used for sanatoriums or health spas due to the awareness
that the salt creates negative ionization, which has many
healing properties. The Salt Rock Lamps are not considered
medical devices, however, they have been shown to have a very
positive effect on our general physical and mental health.
These salt crystals are mined from the
Salt Mountain Range of the Himalayan Mountains of Pakistan. The
range is about 175 miles in diameter of salt. The salt is
quarried at various depths depending on the color desired. It is
very important to us to report that those mining the salt are
paid above average wages and work in very acceptable conditions.
Also, the surrounding environment is protected from damage
during the mining process. |
