Can Using a Himalayan Salt Lamp for Migraine Help or just a Gimmick?
Is there a relationship between a Himalayan salt lamp and migraine? I know it sounds crazy, but I’m interested in trying anything natural, so I thought I’d try. I know it’s ridiculous to rid the symptoms of my neurological disease, but it’s pretty so why not?
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Himalayan Salt Lamp and Migraine
Several months ago I bought* a Himalayan salt lamp. I read about them and the possible benefits. From what I read, it could possibly purify the air, reduce allergens, increase mood, and more. My hope with the Himalayan salt lamp and migraine is to help decrease symptoms, triggers, or allergies.
I placed my lamp on my nightstand and left it on all the time. With it next to my bed, theoretically, I would be sleeping in better air and would wake in less migraine pain. I almost always fall asleep with a migraine and wake up with one. My lamp has the ability to brighten and soften with a dimmer which is nice since I’m very sensitive to light. The color is beautiful and calming!
Does Salt Therapy Help Migraine?
I did not feel a difference in the way I felt waking up after sleeping next to the salt lamp. I gave it a chance for a while and never felt different. Then moved it into my son’s room. I noticed a difference with my son’s allergies fairly quickly after using the Himalayan salt lamp. I placed it in his room and a few days later I noticed his cough had decreased. He coughs and has allergies through different parts of the year and I saw a difference in his breathing. It’s a nice natural night light in his room. Yes, it is real salt, so I remind him to keep his hands off and no licking!
Are Himalayan Salt Lamps a Gimmick?
The jury is still out on this, but I do believe it holds benefits. Did it help my migraine symptoms or allow me to feel a difference when rising in the morning? No. But I do think it’s pretty and loved it as a nightstand lamp that is dimmable with a gentle soft glow. As far as benefits, I did see my son’s breathing and coughing at night get better. There are always a lot of factors that come into health so I can’t be sure that the Himalayan salt lamp healed him. Overall, it’s worth a try. I love trying natural ways to increase my health and this was a simple and pretty switch. It’s worth a try but I wouldn’t expect a cure to whatever ails you.
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Im thankful to find your blog! I too suffer from chronic migraine headaches. I never know from day to day which type ill suffer from. My family doesn’t believe me that I have this much pain and think its all in my head and that I just don’t want to work. My migraines start in my left eye and walk across my head feeling like ants. Thus leaving me in large amounts of pain and numb and weak limbs. You have given me hope today that im not alone or crazy. Thank you!
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Thank you for reading! You are Not alone. I started this blog with hope to teach people. It’s for family, friends, co workers and sufferers to learn and share. Migraines are tough to understand and even tougher to accept. I hope it helps you!
I liked seeing this article! I’ve had a Himalayan Salt Lamp (one of the bowl ones with several small rocks within it) for years! It was given to me as a gift to help with my allergies (I wasn’t a chronic migraineur yet at that point.) Like you, I was skeptical, but it was pretty so I used it. I kept it on all the time since that was what was recommended. I didn’t notice a difference….. until the light bulb burnt out and it wasn’t on for several days. My allergies went nuts! I haven’t noticed a difference with migraines, but alleviating allergy symptoms is certainly a benefit. So, I have no idea how it works, but it does something and I won’t live without it now.
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Oh great! Salt lamps can be used as a natural cough regulator. Thank you for your post, it helped me made my decision, I will definately buy a new salt lamp for sure.
I think natural remedies work differently for everyone (like medicine) but it has helped my son. Good luck!
You are share the best informative article. Himalayan Salt Lamp is made from sculpted pink Himalayan Rock Salt, and claims to have air purifying and stress relieving benefits. What’s more, it also helps relieve migraines and headaches, as well as promote relaxation. Thanks for sharing this article.
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