Monday, August 16, 2010

salt lamps
himalayan salt lamps
The salt crystals were formed millions of years ago when the Himalayan mountains were formed. Allergy sufferers as well as asthma sufferers find relief with the salt lamp. The lamp reduces the symptoms of asthma and allergies by removing the positive ions from the room. They said many people with respiratory problems have inhaled warm salt fumes from time to time to get relief. The salt lamp acts in the same way but by reducing the bad ions. It also reduces sinus related illnesses, colds, flu and migraines by cleansing the air. read more.....


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Monday, July 19, 2010

SALT LAMPS

salt lamp
Salt for human consumption is produced in different forms: unrefined salt (such as sea salt), refined salt (table salt), and iodized salt. It is a crystalline solid, white, pale pink or light gray in color, normally obtained from sea water or rock deposits. Edible rock salts may be slightly grayish in color because of mineral content.



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Himalayan salt is a marketing term for rock salt from Pakistan, which began being sold by various companies in Europe, North America, and Australia in the early 21st century. It is mined in the Khewra Salt Mines, the second largest salt mine in the world, located in Khewra, Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan, about 300 km from the Himalayas, about 160 kilometres from Islamabad, and 260 kilometres from Lahore, and in the foothills of the Salt Range.

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The salt sometimes comes out in a reddish or pink color, with some crystals having an off-white to transparent color. It is commonly used for cooking similar to regular table salt, brine, natural salt lamps and bath products.

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