Do you have problems with allergies? Do you have plenty of static electricity in your own home? Would you sit before a computer monitor a lot of the afternoon? Are you currently working under fluorescent lighting? Many things within our homes and work generate an over abundance of positive ions also called electric smog.

All our wonderful electric devices which make our lives easier in the office and in our homes are creating problems for our health. Computer terminals, fluorescent lighting Salt lamp, forced air ventilation systems and some modern building materials generate a large number of harmful positive ions, also known as electric smog. This smog deteriorates the condition of air, which hazardously affects our physical and emotional state.

Using salt lamps could make a positive change in how you feel. There have been scientific studies to prove that once the salt in the lamp is heated by the bulb, negative ions count can increase as much as 300%. The salt lamps are beautiful, maintenance free and an all natural alternative to improve air quality.

Negative Ions are in charge of strengthening the functions of autonomic nerves, improves metabolism, strengthen the bodies immune protection system, cleans the air of dust and molds along with bacteria and pollen. The salt lamp helps to ease tension and improve sleep. If you are struggling with asthma with the addition of negative ions to the air you are able to help eliminate the airborne pollutants.

The salt in the lamps are from the Himalayan Mountains and can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes. You will want a light with a UL listed cord and the bulb can be as small as an evening light bulb. The lamp remains on twenty-four hours each day and since the salt is warmed it emits the negative ions. This is a superb idea to include a childs room. It emits a calming glow which induces relaxation and sleep as well as works for an evening light.

Salt lamps certainly are a wonderful addition to your home and they've been used for their health benefits in a number of other countries for years. The lamps are an easy task to look after, needless to say you want to follow the directions for each lamp. Bear in mind that each and every room at home may need more the other lamp for the best effect. A hard guideline is one pound for every ten square feet.