How does the salt create negative ions?
The atmosphere in the air consists of molecules having electrical charges on them. The electrons either have a positive or negative charge depending upon your surroundings. Inside office buildings or homes, the molecules often consist of positive ions. Unfortunately, most air-borne pollutants also have a positive charge. In natural surroundings, such as the seaside or in the mountains, the molecules in the air have a negative charge which is why you feel fresh and alert when you are in these surroundings. While positive ions are not good for your health, negative ions have proven to be just the opposite. They provide oxygen to your brain and boost your immune system; studies have shown it even helps in lessening depression. You can increase the negative ions around your house by using a man made ionizer or you can buy a natural, less expensive salt lamp which has been tested and researched in Europe to produce negative ions. The natural or machine crafted lamps , when lit, have a beaut
