10/24/2025
Himalayan salt rocks.
Himalayan salt rocks are thought to have a lot of health and wellness benefits.
The first reason that a lot of people talk about is salt helping the air quality and supporting your respiratory health. Salt rocks are thought to release negative ions into the air which is believed to help purify the air, and reduce dust, pet dander, and any airborne pollutants. Negative ions are also thought to have the potential to improve mood and reduce symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, help detoxify the air, help breathing & can have detoxifying properties that may help remove toxins from the body.
Next, they do have a high mineral content, because salt is rich in most of the minerals that the body needs, which is why we eat it and use it in food preparation, so we do know that salt does contribute to overall health and well being and breathing in the air around himalayan salt lamps can help with things like asthma, allergies and bronchitis, because it's supposed to replicate a similar effect to being near the ocean and breathing in the salty air, which in turn helps with clearing mucus and reducing dryness, and inflammation that might be in your sinuses or breathing airways, and all of this can help your sleep if its nearby the bed.
They are also referenced in Ayurvedic medicine and according to Ayurvedic principles Himalayan salt is believed to have a balancing effect on the body's energies or what they call doshas and support healthy digestion and skin health.
Next benefit is that a salt rock gives off a very beautiful and calming glow that creates a really relaxing atmosphere, which can also help with stress and anxiety, but also it mimics the colours of the sunrise or the sunset because of its orange tones, and this is really good for your circadian rhythm, because we're designed to wake up with the sunrise and go to bed with the sunset. So, many people wake up in the morning and get ready in the glow of the salt, instead of using white or artificial light.
Lastly, many believe that they interrupt or neutralize electromagnetic radiation, so they are used around tv's, cell phones, internet routers and other electronics in the home.
