Basic FAQs
Basic FAQs
Q1.What is the origin of our salt lamp?
Ans. Himalayan Crystal Salt comes from the salt mines in and around Khewara, Himalayan range, Pakistan.
“The historic Salt Mine in Khewarah – Pakistan, is the only site in the world where mining has continued since the Middle Ages. Lying on many levels, its original excavations (longitudinals, traverses, chambers, lakes, as well as lesser and major shafts) stretch for the total of 300 kilometres: reaching the depth of 327 meters they illustrate all the stages of the development of the mining technology over time."
Ans. Himalayan Crystal Salt comes from the salt mines in and around Khewara, Himalayan range, Pakistan.
“The historic Salt Mine in Khewarah – Pakistan, is the only site in the world where mining has continued since the Middle Ages. Lying on many levels, its original excavations (longitudinals, traverses, chambers, lakes, as well as lesser and major shafts) stretch for the total of 300 kilometres: reaching the depth of 327 meters they illustrate all the stages of the development of the mining technology over time."
Q2. Where is the salt range located?
Ans. The salt range is located at the foothills, between the valleys of the Indus and Jhelum rivers, in the northern part of the Punjab region of Pakistan. It derives its name from extensive deposits of Crystal salt, which are one of the richest salt fields in the world; they are of Precambrian age. The salt range is more than 1,600 feet (490 m) in thickness and spread approximately 186 miles (300 km) beneath the Karakoram Range and the Great Himalayas of Pakistan. Home to the world's greatest masses of high mountains, nine of the world's fourteen 8,000-meter + peaks are located here including K2.
Ans. The salt range is located at the foothills, between the valleys of the Indus and Jhelum rivers, in the northern part of the Punjab region of Pakistan. It derives its name from extensive deposits of Crystal salt, which are one of the richest salt fields in the world; they are of Precambrian age. The salt range is more than 1,600 feet (490 m) in thickness and spread approximately 186 miles (300 km) beneath the Karakoram Range and the Great Himalayas of Pakistan. Home to the world's greatest masses of high mountains, nine of the world's fourteen 8,000-meter + peaks are located here including K2.
Q3. What are the Causes and effects of negative ion exposure and depletion?
Ans. EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE ION EXPOSURE
A high negative ion exposure appeared associated with feeling better about self, less sensitive, and more responsive or innervated (energized).The introduction of negative ion generation increased the subjective rating of alertness, atmospheric freshness, and environmental and personal warmth.
CAUSES OF NEGATIVE ION DEPLETION
The picture tubes (CRTs) in computer monitors and TVs deplete the air of negative ions. So does the airflow through furnace ducts and air conditioning systems. Research has also shown that polluted areas both indoors and outdoors have very low levels of negative ions, and very high levels of positive ions. It would seem that all or most of the available negative ions had been used up in their fight with contaminants. Dry hot winds (like the famed Santa Ana, or Witches' Winds) also deplete negative ions from the air.
Ans. EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE ION EXPOSURE
A high negative ion exposure appeared associated with feeling better about self, less sensitive, and more responsive or innervated (energized).The introduction of negative ion generation increased the subjective rating of alertness, atmospheric freshness, and environmental and personal warmth.
CAUSES OF NEGATIVE ION DEPLETION
The picture tubes (CRTs) in computer monitors and TVs deplete the air of negative ions. So does the airflow through furnace ducts and air conditioning systems. Research has also shown that polluted areas both indoors and outdoors have very low levels of negative ions, and very high levels of positive ions. It would seem that all or most of the available negative ions had been used up in their fight with contaminants. Dry hot winds (like the famed Santa Ana, or Witches' Winds) also deplete negative ions from the air.
Q4. What are Negative Ions?
Ans. They're oxygen atoms with an extra electron. And they can help you feel better. Technically speaking: "Ions are charged particles in the air that are formed in nature when enough energy acts upon a molecule such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, or nitrogen to eject an electron from the molecule leaving a positively charged Ion. The displaced electron attaches itself to a nearby molecule, which then becomes a negatively charged Ion. It is the negative ion of oxygen that affects us the most."
Ans. They're oxygen atoms with an extra electron. And they can help you feel better. Technically speaking: "Ions are charged particles in the air that are formed in nature when enough energy acts upon a molecule such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, or nitrogen to eject an electron from the molecule leaving a positively charged Ion. The displaced electron attaches itself to a nearby molecule, which then becomes a negatively charged Ion. It is the negative ion of oxygen that affects us the most."
Q5. What Negative Ions can do for you?
Ans. The negative ions cause microscopic particles (particulates) floating in a room, that cause some people to have allergic reactions, to clump together and fall to the floor (or other surfaces) where they can be vacuumed up. This is due to an electrostatic charge between the negative ions and other air molecules and particles in the air. Negative ions are effective for allergies, asthma, catarrh, hay fever, sinusitus, eczema, burns, emphysema and people tend to feel more alert, stable and energized in the presence of negative ions.
Ans. The negative ions cause microscopic particles (particulates) floating in a room, that cause some people to have allergic reactions, to clump together and fall to the floor (or other surfaces) where they can be vacuumed up. This is due to an electrostatic charge between the negative ions and other air molecules and particles in the air. Negative ions are effective for allergies, asthma, catarrh, hay fever, sinusitus, eczema, burns, emphysema and people tend to feel more alert, stable and energized in the presence of negative ions.
Q6. Himalayan Crystal Salt also be given to animals?
Ans. Just as with humans, the natural crystal salt will have its positive effect of the animal body. If you put a few drops into the food, it will increase the vitality and strengthen the immune system of your pet or animal.
Ans. Just as with humans, the natural crystal salt will have its positive effect of the animal body. If you put a few drops into the food, it will increase the vitality and strengthen the immune system of your pet or animal.
Q7.What makes the our Himalayan Crystal Salt better then the other himalayan salts available?
Ans. The Himalayan Salt is featured in the revolutionary book Water & Salt, the Essence of Life by Dr. Barbara Hendel and biophysicist Peter Ferreira. Comprehensive scientific study with The Himalayan Crystal Salt has demonstrated its supreme bioenergetic qualities and its positive effect on a myriad of body functions.
Our salt products are made from Himalayan Crystal Salt which is hand mined from an exclusive, protected mountain area astride a known geo magnetic energy grid according to long standing tradition. The salt products are hand prepared and hand packed with respect for the workers, the inherent vibration patterns in the salt, and for the environment.
In today's modern society salt has been given a bad rap. It is considered unhealthy and unnecessary. As industrialization came to a full swing, much of what we eat has been genetically altered.
Today's common salt is chemically refined; all of the natural minerals are removed as they are considered to be impurities and reduced only to sodium and chloride. This process made the salt unhealthy; it is not a natural element and is poison to the body. Eating common table salt results in the formation of edema, or excess fluid in the body tissue, which is also the cause of cellulite. That's why doctors say to avoid salt. For every gram of sodium chloride that the body cannot get rid of, the body uses twenty-three times the amount of cell water to neutralize this salt. That makes our body weak and prone to diseases.
Himalayan Crystal Salt is however pre-pollution and without environmental impact. It is absolutely pristine, purest, totally natural, unrefined, cleanest and most complete Salt available. It is identical in minerals to the ancient primal ocean with all the minerals and trace elements our body needs. These natural minerals are identical to the minerals, which our bodies have evolved with and are also originally found existing in the primal ocean.
Life came from the sea, its nutrients and the suns energy. Millions of years ago when the formation of the Himalayas begun, the primal ocean was naturally dried up with the energy of the sun, as the mighty Himalayas were rising, over time with intense pressure and temperatures salt became crystallized. The higher the amount of pressure the more superior the crystalline structure. Alexander the great discovered it and since then it has been a part of regular diet for natives.
Our salt products are made from Himalayan Crystal Salt which is the finest, hand picked and/or stone grinded crystal salt, which is transparent with pink and reddish veins. Experts recommend that only Genuine Himalayan Crystal Salt should be used for flavoring food, Brine solution, for bathing and for the carving of salt lamps/tealights.
Ans. The Himalayan Salt is featured in the revolutionary book Water & Salt, the Essence of Life by Dr. Barbara Hendel and biophysicist Peter Ferreira. Comprehensive scientific study with The Himalayan Crystal Salt has demonstrated its supreme bioenergetic qualities and its positive effect on a myriad of body functions.
Our salt products are made from Himalayan Crystal Salt which is hand mined from an exclusive, protected mountain area astride a known geo magnetic energy grid according to long standing tradition. The salt products are hand prepared and hand packed with respect for the workers, the inherent vibration patterns in the salt, and for the environment.
In today's modern society salt has been given a bad rap. It is considered unhealthy and unnecessary. As industrialization came to a full swing, much of what we eat has been genetically altered.
Today's common salt is chemically refined; all of the natural minerals are removed as they are considered to be impurities and reduced only to sodium and chloride. This process made the salt unhealthy; it is not a natural element and is poison to the body. Eating common table salt results in the formation of edema, or excess fluid in the body tissue, which is also the cause of cellulite. That's why doctors say to avoid salt. For every gram of sodium chloride that the body cannot get rid of, the body uses twenty-three times the amount of cell water to neutralize this salt. That makes our body weak and prone to diseases.
Himalayan Crystal Salt is however pre-pollution and without environmental impact. It is absolutely pristine, purest, totally natural, unrefined, cleanest and most complete Salt available. It is identical in minerals to the ancient primal ocean with all the minerals and trace elements our body needs. These natural minerals are identical to the minerals, which our bodies have evolved with and are also originally found existing in the primal ocean.
Life came from the sea, its nutrients and the suns energy. Millions of years ago when the formation of the Himalayas begun, the primal ocean was naturally dried up with the energy of the sun, as the mighty Himalayas were rising, over time with intense pressure and temperatures salt became crystallized. The higher the amount of pressure the more superior the crystalline structure. Alexander the great discovered it and since then it has been a part of regular diet for natives.
Our salt products are made from Himalayan Crystal Salt which is the finest, hand picked and/or stone grinded crystal salt, which is transparent with pink and reddish veins. Experts recommend that only Genuine Himalayan Crystal Salt should be used for flavoring food, Brine solution, for bathing and for the carving of salt lamps/tealights.
Q8. Which country does the rock salt come from?
Ans. Country of Origin for these Rock Salt Lamps is Pakistan. Rock Salt comes from the Himalayan Mountain Ranges of Pakistan.
Ans. Country of Origin for these Rock Salt Lamps is Pakistan. Rock Salt comes from the Himalayan Mountain Ranges of Pakistan.
Q9. What if someone wants to lick the Rock Salt Crystal?
Ans. Although every possible effort is made to process the Rock Salt Crystal Hygienically,so the surface of the lamp becomes harmless. But still we recommend not to lick the Rock Salt Crystal.
Ans. Although every possible effort is made to process the Rock Salt Crystal Hygienically,so the surface of the lamp becomes harmless. But still we recommend not to lick the Rock Salt Crystal.
Q10. How Does Himalayan Salt compare to Sea salt?
Ans. Oceans cover 70% of our earth. However, the oceans are being degraded with nuclear waste, industrial waste and farm chemical run-off. Not a single year passes without major news of at least one fractured oil tanker causing catastrophe. Recent government warnings about the increased levels of mercury in our oceans limit us to eat fish only once or twice a month. Today, sea salt does not have the same positive impact on our health, as it used to. Most of the sea salt undergoes man-made refining to get it to the packaged commodity stage.
Where as Himalayan Crystal salt in availabel in its purest form preserved from 250 million years. Its has all the essential minerals that are vital for human body and it comes to you without any chemical refining process and in its purest form.
Ans. Oceans cover 70% of our earth. However, the oceans are being degraded with nuclear waste, industrial waste and farm chemical run-off. Not a single year passes without major news of at least one fractured oil tanker causing catastrophe. Recent government warnings about the increased levels of mercury in our oceans limit us to eat fish only once or twice a month. Today, sea salt does not have the same positive impact on our health, as it used to. Most of the sea salt undergoes man-made refining to get it to the packaged commodity stage.
Where as Himalayan Crystal salt in availabel in its purest form preserved from 250 million years. Its has all the essential minerals that are vital for human body and it comes to you without any chemical refining process and in its purest form.
Q11. How does house pets behave with salt lamp? / Is it hazardous?
Ans. Sometimes household pets (mostly dogs) instinctively lick the lamp to replenish minerals in their bodies. Salt Lamp is not intended for consumption, however it is made out 100% natural salt and is not hazardous to health.
Ans. Sometimes household pets (mostly dogs) instinctively lick the lamp to replenish minerals in their bodies. Salt Lamp is not intended for consumption, however it is made out 100% natural salt and is not hazardous to health.
Q12. How is the Himalayan Crystal Salt used in our products Mined?
Ans. All mining is done by hand. Use of dynamite is strictly prohibited to preserve the structure of the crystals. Mining by hand is slow and expensive.
Ans. All mining is done by hand. Use of dynamite is strictly prohibited to preserve the structure of the crystals. Mining by hand is slow and expensive.
Q13. Is there an official Himalayan seal for Himalayan Salt?
Ans. No. Himalayas is a range, just like the Rockies and Andes. It runs through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Burma and Tibet. However, most recently some independent inspection companies has started issuing guarantee seal in colebration with govt agencies. You can ask guarantee documents from your vendor bearing that guarantee seal.
Ans. No. Himalayas is a range, just like the Rockies and Andes. It runs through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Burma and Tibet. However, most recently some independent inspection companies has started issuing guarantee seal in colebration with govt agencies. You can ask guarantee documents from your vendor bearing that guarantee seal.
Q14. Does any company or group have the monopoly on Himalayan crystal Salt?
Ans. No. Salt is plentiful and available for all: we recommend that you choose Indus Valley Crafts Himalayan Crystal Salt, since it is hand picked by experts who have been using this salt for generations. There are no secret or hidden mines as some companies are claiming.
Ans. No. Salt is plentiful and available for all: we recommend that you choose Indus Valley Crafts Himalayan Crystal Salt, since it is hand picked by experts who have been using this salt for generations. There are no secret or hidden mines as some companies are claiming.
Q15. How one can be sure to pick the right Himalayan salt?
Ans. We recommend that when shopping for Himalayan Crystal Salt; choose a packaging where you can actually see the transparent and pinkish crystals. We also recommend that you should buy coarse ground to be used in a salt mill to grind fresh salt on your food.
Ans. We recommend that when shopping for Himalayan Crystal Salt; choose a packaging where you can actually see the transparent and pinkish crystals. We also recommend that you should buy coarse ground to be used in a salt mill to grind fresh salt on your food.
Q16.Is there any analysis done for Himalayan Crystal Salt?
Ans. Yes numerious. You can get more info from different articles in "Knowlede Base" section of this website.
Ans. Yes numerious. You can get more info from different articles in "Knowlede Base" section of this website.
Q17. Who can Benefit from our Himalayan Crystal Salt products?
Ans. No. Himalayas is a range, just like the Rockies and Andes. It runs through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Burma and Tibet. However, most recently some independent inspection companies has started issuing guarantee seal in colebration with govt agencies. You can ask guarantee documents from your vendor bearing that guarantee seal.
Ans. No. Himalayas is a range, just like the Rockies and Andes. It runs through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Burma and Tibet. However, most recently some independent inspection companies has started issuing guarantee seal in colebration with govt agencies. You can ask guarantee documents from your vendor bearing that guarantee seal.
Q18. Salt - The unique crystal
Ans. We cannot survive without either water or salt. Salt is just as essential for the body as water is
Salt is one of the most important and oldest compounds being used by man since the ages. Its diverse use stems out of its wide practical value. From kitchen to living room salt is used in different forms. Crystal salt lamps are just another practical application of natural salt.
Ans. We cannot survive without either water or salt. Salt is just as essential for the body as water is
Salt is one of the most important and oldest compounds being used by man since the ages. Its diverse use stems out of its wide practical value. From kitchen to living room salt is used in different forms. Crystal salt lamps are just another practical application of natural salt.