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A
Brief History of Salt
Throughout
recorded History, Salt has made an important
contribution to everyday life throughout the
World.
Crystal
Salt, the type used in creating The Salt Of
The Earth Salt Lamps, and Natural Salt Tea Lights,
was also called "King Salt" because it was reserved
strictly for royalty. The common citizen was
only given Rock Salt. Crystal Salt was more
valuable than Gold. In ancient times, those
who had access to Crystal Salt also had access
to power.
Whether
as a simple Spice or a Curative Element, Salt
has had a place at dining tables and in Medicine
since the beginning of time. Both Sea Salt and
Rock Salt were well known to the ancient Greeks
who noted that eating salty food positively
affected basic body functions such as digestion
and excretion. The healing methods of Hippocrates
(460 BC) especially, made frequent use of Salt.
A mixture of Salt and Honey was applied topically
to clean bad ulcers and salt-water was used
externally against skin diseases and freckles.
Hippocrates also mentions inhalation of steam
from salt-water. Today, the Medical community
accepts the anti-inflammatory effects of inhaled
Salt fumes and notes that they provide relief
from many respiratory ailments.
So,
over 2000 years ago, Greek medicine had already
discovered topical applications of salt for
skin lesions, drinking salty or mineralized
waters for digestive troubles and inhaling salt
for respiratory diseases. Soon after, the formal
Medical community incorporated it into many
of its medicinal formulations.
Salt
Caves, located in Europe, The Balkans and Asia,
deep below the Earth's surface, have been used
for over 1000 years for Speleotherapy (also
known as Halotherapy: Halos being Greek for
Salt). The process, in which the health seekers
surround themselves with the Natural Salt in
the caves, and stays there for between 3 hours
and several days, has been cited for curing
Respiratory illnesses such as Asthma and Bronchitis
as well as for bringing fast relief to Sinusitis
and Allergies. Some of these Salt Caves are
so elaborate as to earn the distinction as Spas
for tourists. With walls and floors made entirely
of Salt, with tables carved from Salt, and even
delicate Chandeliers made from Salt Crystal,
the magnificence of man's creativity is quite
remarkable.
By
far the most common use of Salt? Table Salt,
of course. This is the single biggest selling
spice in the World. As a flavoring agent, no
cook would dream of preparing a dish without
it. Salt is used in Cooking and Baking to such
a degree that Annual salt production has increased
over the past century from 10 million tons to
over 200 million tons today. Nearly 100 nations
have salt producing facilities.
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What
is Natural Salt?
Natural Salt is just what it sounds like. This
is Salt that has not gone through the many processing
steps that are taken to bring it to the typical
kitchen table.
Natural
Salt is found in ancient evaporated seabeds
underneath great mountain masses, such as the
Himalayas, where it has been compressed over
time to form solid salt rock, with all the minerals
structurally intact.
There
are 88 known elements present in pure Himalayan
Salt: Hydrogen,
Lithium, Beryllium, Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen,
Oxygen, Fluoride, Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminum,
Silcum, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Chloride, Potassium,
Calcium, Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium,
Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Zinc,
Gallium, Germanium, Arsenic, Selenium, Bromine,
Rubidium, Strontium, Yttrium, Zirconium, Niobium,
Molybdenum, Technetium, Ruthenium, Rhodium,
Palladium, Silver, Cadmium, Indium, Tin, Antimony,
Tellurium, Iodine, Cesium, Barium, Lanthan,
Cerium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Promethium,
Samarium, Europium, Gadolinium, Terbium, Dysprosium,
Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, Lutetium,
Hafnium, Tantalum, Tungsten, Rhenium, Osmium,
Iridium, Platinum, Gold, Mercury, Thallium,
Lead, Bismuth, Polonium, Astatine, Francium,
Radium, Actinium, Thorium, Protactinium, Uranium,
Neptunium and Plutonium.
These
same 88 elements are present in our bodies in
the exact same proportion as in Himalayan Salt.
We find that fascinating.another mystery of
the Creation.
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What
Is Different About Natural Himalayan Salt?
In our search to find the most beautiful Salt
from which to produce our collection of Salt
Lamps, The Salt Of The Earth Salt
Lamps we searched far and wide.
From Poland to Austria and from China to Turkey,
our search ended up at the foothills of the
mighty Himalayas in Pakistan. Here we found
Salt with the broadest range of colors and natural
striations that we could have imagined. From
off White to Light Pink, from Peach to deep
shades of Orange and even to Crimson Red, a
veritable rainbow in terms of the more bland
colors of Salt we had seen elsewhere. The great
variance in colors helps make every Salt Lamp, and Salt Tea Light, a unique
piece of Natural Art.
An added bonus to these colorations is that Himalayan Salt,
particularly from the Gola Valley (where Alexander
the Great led one of his many conquests) is
unlike any other Salt we have ever encountered
as it glimmers when hand chipped and glistens
when lit from within. Many Himalayan Salt Lamp
companies pressure wash the lamps after they
have been carved. This creates an almost plastic
like finish to the water absorbent Salt Crystal.
You might notice our lamps have a small amount
of what appears as powdered Salt on the exterior.
When illuminated you will be amazed at how this
"residue" sparkles! Feel free to wipe it off
with a damp cloth if it bothers you.we let you
decide!
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Where
Are The Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamps Made?
Salt Lamps come from Salt Mines deep beneath
the Earth's surface at the foothills of the
Himalayas in the Gola Valley.
Here Salt is in its purest form and
is carefully mined to extract the most beautiful
rough slabs for the production of Salt Lamps
and Salt tea Lights.
Our
miners do not use explosives to remove the salt
from the walls of the mines. As they have for
centuries, the laborers remove the Salt with
Picks and Axes to reserve the Natural beauty
of the Salt and to provide large enough slabs
from which the Artisans Carve and shape their
lamps. Our facilities do not employ children
and the workers are paid living wages and are
given health benefits equal to or exceeding
those afforded any other worker in Pakistan.
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Why
make lamps from Salt ?
About 10 years ago, as a "Natural" extension
of the use of Salt for a myriad of different
purposes, the people who run the Health Spas
and tours in the Salt Caves of Poland thought
that it would be a great idea to offer a Salt
Lamp in their Gift Shops as a memento of the
visitors' experience.
Since
then, as marketing experts got their hands on
them, many claims about the healing powers of
Negative Ions generated by Salt lamps have helped
create a market where none existed before.,
The
Salt Lamps inherent beauty, which is our main
attraction to them, combined with some questionable
medical documentation have propelled this small
idea into a huge International market.
Negative
Ions (sounds bad, but negatively charged Ions
are better than positively charged ones), help
keep the air clear of Dust, Dander and other
airborne respiratory irritants. You experience
the "positive" effect of Negative Ions when
in a thunderstorm or walking near a waterfall.
The fresh pure air is invigorating!
The
Sharper Image Catalog and stores have been promoting
Negative Ion Generators (with names like Ionic
Breeze at $200) for years and the jury is still
out on their effectiveness.
What
is known is that Natural Salt does help with
skin conditions and probably every one of us
has taken a bath or soaked in Epsom Salts. Natural
Salt has been clearly shown to "cure" warts,
skin tags and reduce the visible effects of
eczema and psoriasis.
While
many Salt Lamp sellers now promote their Salt
Lamps as a cure for "all that ails you", we
like them because they are beautiful and because
they make such unique gifts. Any added benefit
you receive from having one in your home or
office is certainly a plus.
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What
Is a Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp?
A Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp begins as a natural
slab of Salt stone that comes from the Salt
mines of the Gola Valley at the foothills of
the Himalayan Mountains. The Salt stone is first
chipped and then carved by hand and then a drill
is used to create a hollow core that will fit
a light bulb, designed to illuminate the Salt
Lamp from within, creating a most beautiful
glow.
The
carved lamp is then mounted on a specially designed
and appropriately sized polished hardwood base
and fitted with our exclusive EZ-Change Light
AssemblyT. Each Salt Lamp includes
a base plate, UL approved Power Cord with On/Off
switch a Light bulb and care/cleaning instructions.
Each Salt Of The Earth Salt Tea Light comes
complete with rubber feet to protect the surface
upon which you place them, a tea light candle
and care/cleaning instructions.
Whichever
style you choose, you can be assured of receiving
the best quality Salt Lamp available on the
market today.
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How
are the Salt of The Earth Salt Lamps Created ?
The
Natural Salt used to produce our Salt Of The
Earth Lamps comes from the mines in Khewra and
the Gola Valley, used for Seasoning Salts since
the days of Alexander the Great. From deep below
the surface of The Himalayas, the Salt is removed
in large pieces weighing up to 1000 pounds each.
The
Mined Salt is separated by Size, Color and Quality
A
hole is then drilled to accommodate either the
Light Bulb or Candle
The cored Salt is given a preliminary inspection,
a quick wash, and sorted again
Mounting
our exclusive EZ-Change Light AssemblyT to the
bottom of the Polished Hardwood Base
gives you a safe, quick and efficient way to
remove and replace the Light Bulb.
We encourage you to compare these to other lamps
offered for sale.
The
lamps are given a final inspection, wrapped
and boxed for delivery to the USA
Whether you are buying a single Salt Of The
Earth Salt Lamp for your own enjoyment or several
as gifts for friends and family. or if you are
looking to buy 10,000 Lamps for your Wholesale
business, Salt Lamp Creations is able to fill
your needs.
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Where
Should I Display My Salt Lamp?
We
have seen our products displayed
in so many places we can give you just a short
list of ideas.
In
your Home they can be placed in the Living Room
on Mantels or End Tables, in Dining Rooms as
Centerpieces, in Home Offices next to the computer
in Kitchens and in Bathrooms. They also make
excellent and inspirational Night Lights for
Children's Bedrooms!
Many
people take one to work and put it in their
office, as a personal touch in an otherwise
dull and dreary cubicle environment. Doctors
Offices, Chiropractors, Spas display Salt lamps
for their Artistic Beauty, soothing nature and
to garner potential Health benefits
Wherever you put yours, you will enjoy its warm and calming
glow. We leave our Salt Lamp on whenever we're
Home or in the Office. For reasons of safety,
as with any electrical device, we suggest turning
them off when you are not around.
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How long Will My Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp
Last?
While
the Light Bulb may burn out or the Tea Light
candle needs replacing, your Salt of The Earth
Natural Salt Lamps from Salt Lamp Creations
will last a lifetime. When heated by a 5-25
watt bulb they become warm to the touch and
may "sweat" a bit but they don't melt or dissolve.
An occasional wipe with a dry cotton cloth will
keep the Lamps surface free of moisture.
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Can
I Send The Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamps as a
Gift?
Select
a Natural Crystal Salt Tea Light to be lit as
a Votive for a family or friend that has lost
someone dear to them, or a spectacular Bowl
of Fire or Unique Devotional Salt Lamp, you'll
be giving a gift that will be appreciated for
years to come.
Our exclusive Cool Color CrystalT Salt Lamp
is great for a pre-teen or teenager's Bedroom
or for a unique conversation piece for baby
boomers who can change the color of the Salt
Lamp to match their décor.or their mood!
The
Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp, whether in its
most natural form or a perfectly carved and
shaped Sphere, will be the most unique gift
given for any occasion - Birthdays, Weddings
or Anniversaries. Or, for a gift that will outlast
the now all to common bouquet of Roses, consider
giving the Carved Heart Lamp or Heart Shaped
Tea Light for Valentine's Day or just to say
"I Love You" in an unexpected way.
And
our collection of Devotional Salt Lamps speaks
for itself. Bearing a Verse Plate with the words
"You are the Salt Of The Earth, You are the
Light of the World." Matthew 5:13-14, this Exclusive
collection is a constant reminder of our connection
to God.
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How Do I Clean and Care For My Salt Of The
Earth Salt Lamp?
Taking
care of your Salt of The Earth Natural Salt
Lamp is easy.
As Salt Lamps can be very heavy, place
it on safe surface. To remove dust or dirt,
use a slightly damp cotton cloth and then dry
with a fresh dry cotton cloth.
In
regions that experience a high level of humidity
keeping your Lamp lit will keep the surface
dry. Should your Salt Lamp become damp simply
pat it down with a clean, cotton cloth.
We
suggest occasionally using some furniture polish
or oil on the Salt Lamp base to keep it moisturized
and beautiful.
Salt
Lamps are designed for indoor use, and should
be placed on a trivet or coaster to avoid Salt
sweat from accumulating on your furniture.
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How Do I Change the Light Bulb in My The Salt
Of The Earth Salt Lamp?
Our
EZ-Change Light AssemblyT makes changing your
bulb safe and easy. Before changing the bulb make sure it has had time to cool off,
and then unplug it. Then simply squeeze the
metal prongs and pull the bulb holder straight
out. Remove
the old bulb and replace it with a new one you
can use 5 and 25 watt candelabra based bulbs
available where bulbs are sold.
And feel free to experiment with color
bulbs too.
EZ-Change Light AssemblyT
With The Cord And Bulb Locked In Place |
Unplug Your Lamp
And Let It Cool
Gently Sqeeze The Bulb Assembly Clips |
And Remove From The Safety Plate |
Then
simply unscrew the bulb and replace it with
a similar candelabra based bulb that is
between 5 and 25 watts.
Then reverse the process and gently squeeze
the Bulb Assembly Clips and insert them
into the safety plate so they lock in position.
Plug your Lamp back in and you are ready
to go! |
Other Companies
Make the Process Difficult & Dangerous
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How
Do I Replace the Candle in My Salt Of The Earth
Tea Light?
Your
Salt of The Earth Natural Salt Tea Light accommodates
standard tea lights, regular or scented; available
at any store that sells candles.
With the candle unlit and the remaining
wax hard, simply use a pencil or paper clip
to push through the hole on the bottom of the
Lamp and push out the old candle.
Simply drop in a new one and you are
ready to enjoy several hours of your Salt Tea
Lights beautiful glow.
When lighting your Tea Lights we suggest
long wooden matches or lighters with a long
stem. Using regular matches or standard size lighters
can cause burns.
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What is Your Guarantee?
Lifetime Replacement Guaranty
We guarantee your satisfaction. We are
proud to offer you an Unconditional Lifetime
Replacement Guarantee on all Salt Lamp Creations,
Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamps and Natural Salt
Tea Lights.
If you are not completely satisfied with your
purchase, or find it to be defective, please
return it to us in new Condition and in its
original packaging. Within the first 30 days
we will replace your item, or refund the product
price, at your option. After 30 days, we will
either repair or replace your item at our discretion.
A nominal processing and shipping charge will
be applied.
Shipping and Handling costs are not refundable,
and all returns, must be sent Prepaid and Insured
to our Warehouse.
To insure proper handling, you must email us
in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number
(RA Number) before shipping your product back
to us. Please send an email to Info@TheSaltOfTheEarth.com
to request your Authorization number. Packages
returned without prior authorization will be
refused.
Please Note: Our Guaranty does not apply to
burned out or broken Light Bulbs or melted Candles.
Due to Health Regulations, Salt Bars and Bath
Salts are not returnable.
Please
note you must email us obtain a Return Authorization
Number (RA Number) before shipping your product
back to us. Please email
Info@TheSaltOfTheEarth.com
to receive your Authorization number.
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What is your Return Policy ?
All products carry a Life Time Guarantee. If items are damaged during shipping, they will be fully insured by our shipping provider and the customer will receive a replacement product straightaway.
In the event the customer is not completely satisfied with their purchase they may return the product for a refund within 30 days of purchase. Please note original packaging must be included to receive a refund. Customers will pay a 10% restocking fee and the return-shipping. Please call (503) 238 0422 to obtain return shipping instructions.
In the event, items are damaged during shipping, they will be fully insured by our shipping provider and the customer will receive a replacement product straightaway. The number one policy at The Salt of the Earth is customer satisfaction. We care about our products and value the importance of strong customer relationships.
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How
Do I Place My Order?
The safest, quickest and most secure
way to place an order for Salt Lamp
products is to use our 128 bit digitally encrypted
Website Order Form.
After
making your selections while shopping our online
store, simply fill out your name, address, and,
if sending a gift, the recipients name and address.
Be sure to confirm that you have ordered the
correct items, and supply your credit card information
to complete the purchase. We do not keep your
Credit Card information in any accessible database
and do not rent or sell your information to
any third party without your express permission.
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Do You Offer Discounts For Multiple Purchases?
We offer discounts when you order 9 or more units and discounts increase with the more you order. Any combination of product can be mixed and matched to receive wholesale pricing. Ordering 9 units of the same product will get you wholesale pricing but it is not necessary. All lamps include Free Shipping. For specific details, please go to our Wholesale Section.
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How Do I Find Out When You Add
New Items or Have A Special Sale?
Simply
add your name to our Email List and we will
keep you informed. We will let you know in advance
when we are adding new styles or are planning
a Web-Only Sale for our current customers. You
are able to remove your name from our Email
list at any time. We do not sell or rent our
customer lists to any third party without your
express permission.
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