What is Himalayan Crystal Salt?

When we speak of Himalayan Crystal Salt, we are referring to only one specific crystal salt, “The Original Himalayan Crystal Salt®”, coming from one specific location in Pakistan and has been the subject of  comprehensive medical research as featured in the book Water&Salt -  The Essence of Life, by Dr. Barbara Hendel, MD and Peter Ferreira.  Original Himalayan Crystal Salt is more than sodium and chloride. Original Himalayan Crystal Salt can actually be viewed as food.  When we speak of salt, and as we scrutinize its properties, we mean salt in its original form: holistic, wholesome, unaltered, natural salt, as it has crystallized in the Earth over millions of years.

Original Himalayan Crystal Salt contains all the elements of which the human body is comprised. From the periodic table of elements we are familiar with 94 natural elements (stable as well as unstable).  Apart from inert gases, all of these elements (84) can be found in crystal salt. Hence, crystal salt contains all natural minerals and trace elements that are found in the human body.

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Are all salt crystals the same?

Frankly, we don’t know. We can only talk with confidence about the scientific findings and inherent supreme bio-energetic qualities of  Himalayan Crystal Salt and the positive effects that this salt has been scientifically proven to have on the human body.  No other salts, coming from any other sources, can make any claims as to the bio-energetic properties of their salts or the effects on the human body functions without the research data to verify their claims.  Although other brands of crystal salts are available, we cannot speak about them as nothing is known about them in any definitive way.

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What is special about the structure of crystal salt?

Similar to water, salt has its individual crystalline structure. In contrast to the structure of water, which is tetrahedral in shape, the grid structure of salt is cubic in form. This cube is constructed from light quanta, also called photons, which are pure light energy. The light/heat energy of the sun evaporated the primal oceans more than 250 million years ago and the energy expended for this dehydration is stored in the platonic body of the salt’s crystalline grid as potential energy. By adding water, the force of the grid can be overcome, so that the energy it holds is liberated. In this process, the elements within the crystal salt are ionized, allowing them to penetrate the body’s cells. This creates an ocean of energy, a powerful potential, waiting only to create and sustain life.

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Why should I buy Genuine Himalayan Salt Lamps?  What do they do?

Himalayan Crystal Salt is one of the most profound and fundamental health discoveries ever.  It contains miraculous healing properties for both our environment and for our bodies.

The air in our homes is filled with positive and negative ions and must be balanced for us to "feel good".  The problem is that there is an abundance of positive ions from our electronic devices. These positive ions make us feel fatigued, restless, and make us feel ill.and that throws our systems into dis-ease with symptoms such as allergies, sleeplessness, headaches, or worse.  Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps burn and produce negative ions naturally to neutralize the damaging effects of our lifestyles.

Genuine Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps are naturally beautiful and purify your room/home's air while maintaining a healthy atmosphere.  Indoor pollutants such as mold, mildew, dust, and humidity are also neutralized to help alleviate their effects, as well.  The ionization from salt lamps is reported to relieve fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, burns, allergies, asthma, eczema, and emphysema, just to name a few.

Rest assured, these are genuine Natural Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps from the deepest mines in the Himalayan Mountains.  These over 99% pure, no chemicals or impurities, peach and red beautifully colored natural lamps never lose their shape, mass, color, or ionizing effect, and come complete with salt rocks (if applicable), a standard UL certified cord, light bulb, and a finely stained and polished rosewood base so to give you years of having a happier home and health!

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How do I know what size Himalayan Salt Lamps to buy?

There have been various tests done on the effectiveness of our Himalayan Salt Lamps to generate negative ions, and so have developed the following general guidelines. Please note that different companies refer to the sizes of the Himalayan Salt Lamps by various names, so it is important to compare by weight and height, not just name. At Himalayan Salt Cart our lamps are categorized as follows: 

<< NAME >>          <<  HEIGHT  >>         <<  WEIGHT  >>     <<PROTECTION RADIUS >>

Mini Lamps               4 - 5 Inches                3 - 5 Pounds                   8 X 8 SQ FEET

Small Lamps             5 - 7 Inches                6 - 8 Pounds                10  X 10 SQ FT

Medium Lamps          7 - 9 Inches                9 - 11 Pounds              12  X 12 SQ FT

Large Lamps             9 - 11 Inches             12 - 15 Pounds              14  X 14 SQ FT

Extra Large Lamps    10 - 12 Inches           16 - 20 Pounds              15  X 15 SQ FT

Jumbo Lamps           11 - 13 Inches           21 - 25 Pounds              16  X 16 SQ FT

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What should I look for in a Himalayan Salt Lamp?

There are many factors that make up quality Himalayan Salt Lamps. First and foremost is the quality of the salt itself. There are numerous mines in Pakistan, with varying qualities of salt, and it shows in the end product. In fact, some manufacturers don't even use the crystal salt from deep in the mines like we do, they use inexpensive rock salt from the top of the mountains.

 Another factor is the skill of the craftsmen creating the Himalayan Salt Lamps. This is especially evident when looking at the crafted products that different companies sell. There are many vendors selling inferior products and it's unfortunate that when you buy on the internet, these differences aren't readily apparent. SO be sure to do your homework.

Additional factors include the components that are used, such as a UL listed electrical cord, stainlesss steel screws, and quality wood base.

When you purchase your Himalayan Salt Lamps from Himalayan Salt Cart, you can rest assured you are getting the highest quality Himalayan Salt Lamps that contains all of these features. All of our genuine Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps come complete with a rosewood base, stainless steel screws, UL listed cord and bulb, and gift box.

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How long should I leave my Himalayan Salt Lamps on?

It is important to understand how Himalayan Salt Lamps actually act as natural ionizers. It is the heat from the bulb that stimulates the production of negative ions. Therefore, the longer your Himalayan Salt Lamps are on, the warmer they will get and the more they will purify the air in your environment.

In our home and office, we leave our Himalayan Salt Lamps on all the time, but we recommend you use them at your discretion.

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How do I clean my Himalayan Salt Lamps and Himalayan Salt Candleholders?

Caring foryour genuine Himalayan Salt Lamps and candleholders is a breeze. All you have to do is periodically wipe them with a slightly damp towel or sponge to remove any dust. You can then dry your Himalayan Salt Lamps with a clean dry towel, or, simply allow them to dry naturally from the heat produced from the bulb or tealight.