{"id":1122,"date":"2014-10-22T14:59:32","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T14:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kheopsinternational.com\/blog\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2015-07-10T22:42:13","modified_gmt":"2015-07-10T22:42:13","slug":"the-purpose-of-salt-lamps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kheopsinternational.com\/blog\/the-purpose-of-salt-lamps\/","title":{"rendered":"The Purpose of Salt Lamps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you ever taken a long walk by the ocean, or stepped outside after a hard rain and felt completely renewed afterwards? Did you notice how it was easier to breathe and how rejuvenating the air was?\u00a0 It wasn’t all in your mind; what you experienced was the release of oxygen rich negative ions.<\/p>\n

Every day, we are surrounded by an abundance of things that create pollution.\u00a0 Electronics like cell phones, computers and televisions emit large amounts of positive ions, as do pollutants like dust and mold.\u00a0 Chronic exposure depletes energy and can cause feelings of fatigue and lethargy in addition to health problems like allergies.<\/p>\n

Airborne pathogens like dust, mold and bacteria carry a positive charge.\u00a0 After a heavy rain, these pollutants are literally washed away \u2013 not just by the water, but through the negative ions that are emitted.\u00a0 Negative ions neutralize pollutants by attracting the moisture they need to survive.<\/p>\n

Of course, no one can experience a rain storm or walk on the beach every day, so what can be done to gain the same energizing health benefits? Nothing can replace the power of nature, but fortunately, salt lamps are a simple, easy way to counteract\u00a0 indoor air pollution.\u00a0 When they are plugged in, the heat from the light source attracts moisture in the air, evaporating it. This process generates a negative ion charge, purifying the air around the lamp.\u00a0 While in use, salt lamps help inhibit the growth and spread of viruses, mold and other airborne pathogens in the immediate area.<\/p>\n

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The salt that forms these lamps has spent millions of years in the making.\u00a0 When the oceans evaporated in certain parts of the world, these salt crystals were formed.\u00a0 They have been mined for centuries and valued by many cultures for their health benefits.<\/p>\n

To create the lamps, the salt crystals are drilled and shaped.\u00a0 A light source is added, either electrical for a bulb, or a place for a candle.\u00a0 The lamps come in different shapes and sizes and can be used anywhere to neutralize pollution and promote positive energy.\u00a0 Some are even powered by USB cords, specifically for use in the office.<\/p>\n

Some of the benefits that have been attributed to the regular use of salt lamps include:<\/p>\n