Salt Lamps for Your Health

The golden glow of a Himalayan salt lamp.

One of the hottest trends in spa treatments right now is the use of salt caves, or speleotherapy, for health and relaxation. Many spas are now emulating the benefits of European mineral healing spas by crafting their own treatment rooms lined with pounds and pounds of Himalayan salt to offer this unique treatment to their guests.

The salt caves are said to help relieve stress, skin conditions and respiratory ailments due to the release of negative ions and minerals from the salt. When these ions, saturated with minerals, are breathed into the body, they can help alleviate asthma and allergies and promote a deep sense of relaxation. A session involves relaxing in a comfortable chair and breathing in the pure air for a period of time.

Interestingly, Detroit city is actually built atop a huge salt mine, but the nearest spa offering this service right now is in Chicago. You can still get the benefits of a salt cave treatment in the comfort of your own home with a salt lamp.

Salt lamps work in the same way as a salt cave. When the lamp is plugged in, the negative ions from the salt are released, providing the air purifying benefits. These negative ions can also help to alleviate the positive ions put out by devices such as computers and cell phones.

Salt lamps come in many different sizes, shapes and prices. You can even get them made from salt from different areas of the world, the Himalayas or Poland, to name a few. They give off a relaxing, subtle light ranging from gold to orange and are a unique and beautiful addition to your spa decor. For maximum benefit, it is recommended that you place at least one salt lamp in each room of your home.

You can purchase amazing fair trade salt lamps online at Solay, which also offers stunning salt crystal necklaces and other items to support your healthy, natural lifestyle. If you live in the local suburban Detroit area, you can also often find salt lamps at Sweetgrass in Davisburg or Crystal Treasures in Pontiac.