At the home show last weekend, I bought one of those Himalayan rock salt crystal lamps. Above is a pic of it next to my bed (and next to it is one of my favorite photos of my parents from the 70's, aw!).
Here is what it claims on the brochure thingy- removes allergens, pollens, dust, bacteria from the air, naturally alleviates symptoms of Asthma, enhances immune system function, speeds healing of wounds, provide relief from sinus and hay fever, air purifier and refresher. Basically the halogen bulb inside heats up and releases salts from this crystal into the air, purifying things.
When Abby and I initially walked up to the booth, we were half laughing at the idea of it. But I had heard of it before and read about it in different health mags and catalogs. While we were talking to the booth dude a woman walked up and told me that she was back to buy her second one because her husband swears it worked miracles on his allergies after she bought it for him last year.
Now, hearing this is almost as good to me (I said almost) as hearing they found a cure for cancer. Ever since my surgery and ensuing chemo treatments, my body is seemingly unable to filter out anything. I cough, sneeze, run, bleed, you name it at the slightest provocation, and it's five times worse when I try to sleep. It also doesn't help that A- I live in a house that is over 100 years old and B- dusting to me is as fun as pulling my eyelashes out one by one and C- I burn Nag Champa all day. Oh, and I sleep next to a radiator. Oh, and I have two dogs.
Soo- my question to you is, have you heard of this? Anyone have any success with this guy? It wasn't the most expensive thing in the world, so it's not like it's tragic if it doesn't. And yes, it's a little hoaky to me- the whole glowing crystal thing, but it also kind of appeals to the little hippy in me and if it works I couldn't care less. If anyone has other tips on naturally reducing allergens in the house I would love to hear them. I also run a humidifier at night and am thinking of getting one of those air purifiers if this doesn't work.
Today is chemo day. Erin S. is picking me up at 1045 for my 11am appt. Keep your fingers crossed that my levels are high and I can get treatment! This is the last one before Cabo!
Here is what it claims on the brochure thingy- removes allergens, pollens, dust, bacteria from the air, naturally alleviates symptoms of Asthma, enhances immune system function, speeds healing of wounds, provide relief from sinus and hay fever, air purifier and refresher. Basically the halogen bulb inside heats up and releases salts from this crystal into the air, purifying things.
When Abby and I initially walked up to the booth, we were half laughing at the idea of it. But I had heard of it before and read about it in different health mags and catalogs. While we were talking to the booth dude a woman walked up and told me that she was back to buy her second one because her husband swears it worked miracles on his allergies after she bought it for him last year.
Now, hearing this is almost as good to me (I said almost) as hearing they found a cure for cancer. Ever since my surgery and ensuing chemo treatments, my body is seemingly unable to filter out anything. I cough, sneeze, run, bleed, you name it at the slightest provocation, and it's five times worse when I try to sleep. It also doesn't help that A- I live in a house that is over 100 years old and B- dusting to me is as fun as pulling my eyelashes out one by one and C- I burn Nag Champa all day. Oh, and I sleep next to a radiator. Oh, and I have two dogs.
Soo- my question to you is, have you heard of this? Anyone have any success with this guy? It wasn't the most expensive thing in the world, so it's not like it's tragic if it doesn't. And yes, it's a little hoaky to me- the whole glowing crystal thing, but it also kind of appeals to the little hippy in me and if it works I couldn't care less. If anyone has other tips on naturally reducing allergens in the house I would love to hear them. I also run a humidifier at night and am thinking of getting one of those air purifiers if this doesn't work.
Today is chemo day. Erin S. is picking me up at 1045 for my 11am appt. Keep your fingers crossed that my levels are high and I can get treatment! This is the last one before Cabo!
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10 comments:
i dont know nothing about fancy rocks, but i dont see how you can possibly go wrong with one of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8sDIbRAXlg
Sam-I forgot! I actually bought one of these at Whole Foods bc my Uncle George and Grandma SWEAR by it, but it's just sitting in my bathroom in the box, challenging me every day to try it. I'm a little terrified of it, but maybe if I do some alternate toe touching and play gentle music like your lady it will all be okay. Sadly, we kind of have the same haircut...
Oh my god I love it!!! I am obsessed with crystals. Colin has limited my purchasing because he thinks it is "creepy".He also swore that the one by our bed was giving him "bad dreams" so I had to move it :(. I love how beautiful they are and I was all about the crystal trend in the early 90's. Anyway I must get me one. DO they have a website
I also was the biggest crystal girl in the early 90's! I rocked the pendants that had some crazy sterling casing holding them in at the top, remember? Anyway, here's the site www.rocksaltcrystallamps.com but DO NOT tell Collin it was my idea!!
nag champa is the cadillac of indian incense. but to switch it up everynow and then , try "super Hit" its a close second only to nag. love seeing your in good spirits. best wishes joshua S
ps i remember that picture...its awesome!
We should start a poll to see who, in fact, was The biggest crystal freak. I think I could be a contender.
My brother owned a crystal business. so he could be in the running. I even have "proof" of said business.
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/circs/8th/032960p.pdf
even if it doesn't do anything for your health it does give you a nice glow to luminate the book worm picture. i love it! so, now that i've watched the neti pot instructional video we can irrigate our nostrils together on our trip. i do love your blog and i'm digging the white as a base for everything. congrats to you and i can't wait to help you with every aspect of your new venture. ps i've finally started packing.
I HAVE ONE OF THOSE! ive had my himalayan salt lamp for three years and i think its ultra hippy and cool. if nothing else it makes a great night light but i totally buy into all of its other cool effects
Erin, I know it's lame to comment on a post from january, but two things:
1. I agree, abby could be a crystal freak contender!
2. Super Hit is awesome. It's what I burn because Olivia hates Nag Champa :(
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