Himalayan salt's rich mineral content helps balance your body's pH levels. When our pH levels are balanced, our bodies have better immunity and are better able to process and digest food. Do you tend to wake up at 3 a.m.? There's a reason why this is one of the most common times of night for people to wake up and struggle with sleep, and it has to do with your salt intake.


Between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. biochemical reactions that occur due to a high level of stress hormones that flush through our system cause sleep disturbances and interrupt our ability to stay asleep. Studies show that low-sodium diets cause blood volume to decrease in the sympathetic nervous system, which in turn, activates adrenaline and the "fight or flight" response.



Himalayan salt isn't just for eating. Holistic medical practitioners tout Himalayan salt lamps for their ability to purify indoor air, reduce allergies and improve your overall well-being.


Salt is naturally hygroscopic, which means that it attracts water to its surface. The light from the Himalayan lamp causes the water absorbed by it to evaporate quickly. So although there are few studies on Himalayan salt lamps, it makes sense that they would help with mold reduction and allergies.