Tarot Reading for April 2016
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Blog #55: The Healthful Benefits of Himalayan Salt Lamps
Legacy of the Divine Tarot
THE HERMIT:
Inner soul-searching is the order of the day as you go within to find out where
you are on your path and where you want to go. Are you happy with what is going
on in your life now? Do you realize that change is necessary but don’t know
where to turn? Have you tried meditating but are getting no answers? Whatever your situation, find a way to spend
even just a little time alone to sort out your thoughts by leaving behind the
noise and distractions of daily life. You can ask others for advice about what
you should do, but in the final analysis you are the one who has to figure out
what is best for you. Ask your higher
self to step in and give you guidance.
Ask for help, keeping in mind that the difference between praying and
meditation is that when we pray, we are talking
to source, the universe, and/or our guides, and when we meditate we are listening.
8 OF CUPS: The many changes occurring in the world will
continue, perhaps at an even faster pace.
Coinciding with this situation are the personal transitions occurring in
our lives. It is not just
change we are talking about, but true transformation. This is why the decisions you make this month
may be far-reaching for your future—do you want to just stand still and perhaps
feel miserable, or do you want to take a chance and do something that can change
your whole outlook as well as your life itself?
Release what has been holding you back, and strike out on a new
path. t is up to you what you do with
this energy of transformation that will be affecting us this month.
TRENDS FOR THE
MONTH: April can be an exciting (and
maybe even scary) month. It will be a
time of not standing still any longer, but perhaps even forcing ourselves to
make some decisions that can result in profound results. Dissatisfaction with our lives is good,
because it requires us to look critically at our current situation and choose
to do something about it. We truly do
have all the answers within us, if we will only trust and believe that this is
so. Some actions to consider this month
are meditating, taking some alone time, choosing carefully when a decision is
required, taking a risk, getting out of a self-imposed comfort zone, accepting
that change is a constant, and allowing decisions made to be heart-centered.
Retrieved from www.facthacker.com
Himalayan salt lamps are either large pieces of Himalayan
salt with a small bulb inside, or smaller pieces of salt in a decorative
container with a bulb nestled among the
pieces. The colors can be white, opaque,
pink or orange.
It is important to ensure that the lamp is made of pure
Himalayan salt rather than merely rock salt, so ask about the origin to verify
that you are getting the real thing. For
example, Himalayan salt is food-quality and can be consumed.
It should be noted that there is controversy about the true
origins of what is called Himalayan salt, but it is only semantics. Some seem to think that pink rock salt is
usually from Pakistan, but the Himalayas do extend into Pakistan, so that is
not really an issue. The main thing is that the salt is of high quality.
What are the
benefits of salt lamps?
Here are some of the benefits that are attributed to salt
lamps. Not everyone agrees with all the
beneficial qualities, so use discernment when deciding whether to get one for
the health benefits.
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Himalayan salt lamps cleanse and deodorize the
air by removing dust, pollen, cigarette smoke, and other contaminants from the
air.
Ø
They reduce allergy and asthma symptoms by
removing microscopic particles of dust, pet dander, mold, mildew, and similar
particles from the surrounding air.
Ø
They help your body filter the air more
efficiently so any harmful particles that you might breathe won’t get into your
lungs. This is accomplished because the
salt produces an increase of cilial activity. (Cilia are the microscopic hairs
lining the windpipe.) The lamps also ease coughing through this same process.
Ø
They help neutralize electromagnetic radiation
coming from electronic equipment such as televisions, computers, cell phones,
tablets, appliances, etc.
Ø
They enhance the quality of sleep and promote more
regular sleep patterns.
Ø
They improve mood and concentration not only by helping to increase the blood and oxygen supply to the brain and other organs, but also by heightening serotonin levels.
Ø
They help with seasonal affective disorder by
providing a soft, natural light that somewhat resembles sunlight.
Ø
They can also help with skin conditions,
stress-related disorders (such as the insomnia mentioned above), and headaches/migraines.
So how do
Himalayan salt lamps produce these benefits?
In a nutshell, the salt lamps are natural negative ion
generators. Negative ions are good for
us, and they occur more often in nature through lightning storms, wind, sunlight,
moving water (waterfalls and ocean waves), and are even released by plants
during photosynthesis.
On the other hand, positive ions (known as “free radicals”) are
often created by electronic devices such as computers, TVs, microwaves and even
vacuum cleaners. Constant exposure to electromagnetic
radiation can result in chronic fatigue, increased stress levels, and a
decrease in the body’s immune response. Also, airborne mold, bacteria, and
allergens often have a positive charge.
Negative ions neutralize (or at least lessen the amount of) positive
ions (by bonding to the positive ions), and this is what helps clear the air
and makes us feel better. Also, negative
ions increase the oxygen flow to the brain which results in higher alertness,
less drowsiness, and more mental energy.
The lamps purify the air through a process called
hygroscopy, which means that the lamps attract water molecules from the
surrounding environment and absorb into the salt these molecules and any
impurities they carry. The lamp warms up
the water molecules, and this now-purified water is released back into the air
through evaporation. The trapped
particles of dust, pollen, smoke, etc. stay locked in the salt.
One issue that causes some to question the efficacy of salt
lamps is that it is difficult to measure the amount of negative ions that are
produced by the lamps because there are many variables to be considered.
However, an interesting side note is that NASA uses negative ion generators to
help astronauts recover after a journey into space.
Where to place salt
lamps
The lamps should be placed in rooms where you spend most of
your time, or where most of your electronic equipment is. Good choices are bedrooms, living rooms, and
offices.
It is best to keep the lamps on at all times so that their
positive effects can be maximized.
Prolonged exposure to moisture can cause the salt crystals
to start melting, so they should be kept away from dishwashers, washing
machines, or showers.
Final note
If you question the health benefits, do your own research
and come to your own conclusion.
However, the lamps are beautiful and do seem to bring a peaceful, calm
atmosphere to the rooms they are placed in.
As usual, though, use your own discretion.
Sources
http://wellnessmama.com/23569/himalayan-salt-lamp-benefits/