Himalayan Salt Lamps

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by DaltonGang, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I don't know much about them, but my wife picked one up, last week. They are supposed to crank out negative ions, which are supposed to be very healthy. The one my wife obtained is a somewhat attractive one, that is white. There are many claims to them, but I don't know how much I believe.
    Any of you folks have experiences with them??

    Other Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp Benefits
    Commonly reported health benefits of Himalayan salt lamps include:

    Improving breathing problems and reducing allergies.
    Less colds and flu (due to less airborne viruses).
    Increased relaxation and calmness and less stress.
    Improved ability to concentrate and work for longer periods around electrical equipment like computers.
    Fewer headaches and migraines.
    Reduced symptoms from disorders like rheumatism and arthritis.
    An improvement in skin diseases.
    Easier to get to sleep at night.
    A better overall sense of health and wellbeing.

    I decided to order a couple off of Amazon, for a fraction of the cost of what my wife's cost. They arrived 2 days after ordering.

    One was around 10-11 pounds, massive, and looks great. $11.99
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R7KE6NI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    The next was about 5-6 pounds and looks great too. $9.99
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R7KE41M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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  2. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    I can only speak to the one experience I had in a Las Vegas Hym. salt "cave" which was included in a massage that I had booked. And bottom line, I think the benefits are a bunch of hocum. At least, I didn't notice any difference before vs. after. YMMV.

    But, I will be curious to hear your take on it.
     
  3. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    They are supposed to be good for allergies. We will see. They do look cool though.
     
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  4. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    I get the same benefits from wearing magnetic wristbands.

    And I get closer shaves.
     
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  5. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    So you keep your blades under a pyramid, then?
     
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  6. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    A prism actually. The refracted light rays condition the edges by coating them with photovoltaic energy.
     
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  7. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I owned one I’m the past. I didn’t notice any of the benefits but it looked cool. .... until the day it ‘melted’ due to high humidity and made a terrible mess.
     
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  8. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Ah! Good to know.
     
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  9. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    From what I can tell, the science is just not there. Every article I can find extolling their benefits is written by someone who is selling them.
     
  10. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Well, I'm not sure about benefits either, but they are nice decorations.
     
  11. Redrock

    Redrock Well-Known Member

    I use Himalayan Rock Salt. For me a better flavor regular "white salt". No knowledge on lamps.
     
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  12. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Same here. The lamps are pretty, but I think that’s their only merit. But the salt tastes good.
     
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  13. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I guess you could always grind it up and sprinkle it on your french fries. ;)
     
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  14. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I've been using it in some of my foods, for a couple of years now. Some friends of ours swear by it, in their diet, and helping various issues. I use it because of the extra trace minerals, and it looks nice in my clear grinder.
     
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  15. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Be sure to unplug it first! :eek:
     
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  16. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers


    I think I will start giving them a good lick, after some hard yard work. Just to replenish my lost minerals. :happy097:
     
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  17. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    "Be sure to unplug it first."
     
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  18. Tiredricefarmer

    Tiredricefarmer Well-Known Member

    I agree with everyone else. I was given one for my birthday almost 2 yrs ago and I've never noticed any health benefits and it's on 24-7. It's cool to look at when the lights are out though.
     
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  19. ddillas

    ddillas New Member

    Also good for the grill...

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG51OE6/ref=asc_df_B01MG51OE65445382/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01MG51OE6&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198061703654&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17317331048898252046&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032943&hvtargid=pla-351991584611

    But... I suspect there is a lot personal self healing because you believe...

    A close family friend owns a spa and sold one, at a discount, to my wife years ago... I'm not so sold on the benefits. She also has a gizmo that ionizes water and when she goes to the Oregon Coast she gets rocks with good energy for hot stone treatments... and returns the ones that have had their energy depleted...

    Go figure...

    Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk
     
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  20. Arnout

    Arnout Well-Known Member

    If you believe it, it will help.
     

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