Here are 5 benefits of salt lamps for health
Salt lamps are made of chunks of salt crystals.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Recently, salt lamps are loved because they are believed to have various benefits for the body. Even world celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kimmy K, and Oprah are rumored to be one of the salt lamp users.
Salt lamps are made of chunks of salt crystals that formed on the ocean floor millions of years ago and were mined from the foothills of the Himalayas. Then what are the benefits of salt lamps for health? The following is the explanation as reported Women’s Health, Sunday (20/10).
1. Can clean the air
If you have a history of asthma, of course you want the room air to always be clean so it can relieve breathing, right? Well, this salt lamp has a content that can suck and store air pollutants to the rock surface, so that it can make air circulation cleaner and allergen free.
2. Helps breathe easily
Apart from being able to attract air pollutants, salt particles found in salt lamps are also believed to help thin the mucus in the nose when you have a cold. That way, you can breathe more smoothly.
3. Make sleep better
Salt lamps have dim light so they are believed to reduce stress levels in a person. To sleep better, you can add aromatherapy to the room. The combination is very fitting right?
4. Improve mood
According to a study from the University of Karachi, Pakistan, exposure to salt lamps can increase levels of the chemicals serotonin and tryptophan in the body. Because both are linked to mood regulation, salt lamps have been linked to reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.
5. Promotes relaxation
The benefits of ionizing salt in the lamp are believed to be both calming and enhancing one’s relaxation.