So, here I go once again. I just wrote out a whole blog about going to a Himalayan salt cave this weekend and poof! It got deleted. So here I go again. I really thought that first draft was really good too. Very education, descriptive & charming all wrapped up in one little blog. So...take 2. Let's hope this one is close to the first...yeesh.
Ok. Here we go.
Hi guys! Happy Monday! (Seriously, already starting out as a Monday for sure!) ok, so this weekend me, my aunt & my mom went to a Himalayan salt cave. I have been interested in the benefits of Himalayan salt for a while. I transitioned my regular salt to pink Himalayan salt and I have a few votive salt candles for my home. There are so many health benefits in this beautiful, pink crystal.
Himalayan salt is a pure, untouched salt that is millions of years old. It is free of toxins & pollutants unlike our traditional sea salt we use. Himalayan salt has been maturing for over 250 million years under tectonic pressure which has led it to be free of toxins and impurities. Besides being pure, Himalayan salt also provides numerous health benefits. Himalayan salt has 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body which is beneficial for our bodies to be at the peak of our health. The unique cell structure of Himalayan salt is tiny & easy for our bodies to absorb its vibrational energy. Eastern European countries have used Himalayan salt caves to treat people for over 30 years. We are just learning about this in the US.
Consuming Pink Himalayan sea salt is one way to take advantage of its healing properties. It's a very easy switch over from your traditional table salt to pink Himalayan salt. It taste the same & it's prettier! (Not a real benefit there, purely aesthetic) one thing though, when baking I would advise to use the exact salt they suggest, I wouldn't switch to Himalayan salt there because baking is a finicky thing! But for everything else, Himalayan salt does the trick! Health benefits consuming the salt are-
-controls water levels in the body -helps with sinus problems
-stabilizes ph balance in cells & brain -reduces cramps
-encourages blood sugar health -increases bone strength
-aids in reducing aging -healthy libido
-vascular health -circulator support
-promotes kidney & gallbladder health
Like I said, I have been using Himalayan salt in & on my food for a while now and the transition was easy! I also have been adding some Himalayan salt crystal votives to our home. I have been studying Himalayan salt for a while and when we heard that we had a Himalayan salt cave near us in Nashville, my aunt, mom & I were ready to go check it out! I was so curious what it was all about! I had imagined us getting there and having to crawl down to this underground, giant cave and just be hanging out in there but I was definitely wrong!
Our drive to the cave was surprisingly easy! Not as far as I expected and it wasn't out in this desolate location. It's right off Nolensville road people! So our journey began walking into their beautifully smelling entry way. It smelled fresh & light like a day spa would smell like. We were greeted by the sweet girls working the front desk & they gave us a rundown of what to expect and what we need to do. I did a little research on their website before heading over there and the website said to dress comfortable and it could be cold for some. I wore my lululemon wunder unders, a tank top & a kimono. As you walk in the girls hand you paper slippers to cover your feet, and you have the option to grab noise canceling headphones that play calming music, a blanket (which I opted out of & I was completely comfortable in what I was wearing & didn't need a blanket) & an eye mask which I didn't use. The dim glow of the room and the headphones streaming zen music was all I needed to relax.
As you shuffle in the room in your paper shoes you are drawn in by calm music & the beautiful glow of the salt. You walk into the room and it's dark, calming, and very inviting. Before you know it piles of this coarse, multifaceted pink salt crystals are under your feet. So much it looks like rough, pink sand all over the floor. It really felt good on my big 'ol feet. I would have loved to have just walked around on those crystals the whole time, but I also would have been the most hated & annoying patron to ever go into the cave. So, the zero gravity chair would have to do. As you walk in the music encircles you & you slip into these chairs and just lay back. Literally, lay back. I have never been in a zero gravity chair and you truly lay back in those babies. I love them now! So as you relax back in your chair, you & around 10 other people get comfortable. You throw on your headphones and just chill under the twinkle lights and the rose glow of the pink salt. Once the lights dim & you're listening to the calming tunes, it's like you're the only one in the cave.
There are so many benefits to going into a salt cave which I will list in a bit. But also, there's benefits in relaxation & meditation. It's so good for you to just take some time out for yourself & by yourself. So why not do it in a room filled with the amazing Himalayan salt? I'm in! The temperature & humidity controlled (at around 71 degrees) salt cave is made to simulate the salt caves in Ukraine. It is so beautiful in the cave. It is literally covered in Himalayan salt, it's on the walls, the ceilings & of course that awesome sand on the floor. There is over 12 thousand pounds on Himalayan salt in the cave! There is a Halo generator that breaks down the salt into fine particles that is pumped into the air while you lay back and breathe in the benefits. The entire cave is a hypo-bacterial & allergen free environment. Your sinus & respiratory tract will absorb moisture from the salt & will clean & clear mucus & kill bacteria. I kept my makeup minimal as the salt caves offer skin healing benefits as well. Here's a list of other benefits of a Himalayan salt cave-
-acne -circulatory issues
-ADHD -depression
-allergies -ear infections
-arthritis -emphysema
-asthma -fatigue
-bronchial/sinus issues -nervousness
-bronchitis -sinusitis
-COPD -poor concentration
-cystic fibrosis -eczema & psoriasis
-sleep disorders -smokers cough
-stress/anxiety -weakened immune system
It was amazing what a 45 minute session can do for you. After the session you lift up out of your chair and just float right out the door. When you first get to the cave you & the other guests are just kind of hanging out & minding your own business. But who knew after hanging out in a cave together for 45 minutes would make such a difference. When we all got out everyone was quite chatty with one another. Most people we were with purchased a groupon deal for the cave and you could tell it was their first session at the cave, as it was ours. But after the first session most people either bought a package deal for more visits, that's what we did, or they bought some Himalayan salt goodies to prolong their experience at home.
If you want to take these benefits home with you I would suggest to buy a Himalayan salt lamp or votive. These lamps and votives generate negative ions which naturally come from lightning storms, waterfalls, the ocean, rainstorms & sunlight. This is why most people feel refreshed & renewed when they experience these natural occurrences.
Positive ions are created from microwaves, television, & electronics which aggravate allergies, sleep trouble & stress. Negative ions cancel out the positive ions which in turn cleanse the air. These salt lamps are hygroscopic which means the salt attracts water to the surface and the heat evaporates it which produces negative ions in your environment with the lamp. Airborne mold, bacteria & allergens can all be absorbed into the lamp and neutralized by negative ions. Among all the other benefits you've already read about in this blog here are a few more you get from the lamp-
-cleanse & deodorize the air -better sleep
-reduce allergy & asthma symptoms -improve mood & concentration
-ease cough -treat seasonal affect disorder
-increase energy levels -reduce static electricity in the air
-neutralize electromagnetic radiation
I hope you enjoyed reading all the benefits this beautiful pink crystal can give you & I hope you treat yourself with either going to a salt cave or bringing a little salt cave to your home with a lamp or votive. Remember, it is very important to buy a real pink salt crystal from the Himalayas. There are many fake ones that are just generic salt crystals not real Himalayan pink salt. I have seen many at discount stores and I'm a little weary of those. In this case, pay a little more & get a good quality lamp or votive. If you're in Nashville, check out Pony Show. She has quality salt lamps & votives. Do your research & get a good one! Happy Monday!
Serenitysaltcavetn.com
Wellnessmama.com
Globalhealingcenter.com
Naturallivingideas.com
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