Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps are beneficial to human health and help those who suffer respiratory problems, arthritis and reduces stress. It has been scientifically proven that the negative ions generating by Himalayan Lamps are beneficial for human health. Salt lamps have a therapeutic affect as well. People have been travelling to salt mines since many centuries to experience the healing powers of salt. According to health experts, placing a salt lamp near where someone sleeps or sits in the home will greatly help in curing respiratory ailments. The heat produces by the electric bulb in lamps or by the flame in Ancient Ionic Candle Holders releases large number of negative ions in the air which help to balance the environment saturated with positive.