Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp Benefits Commonly reported health benefits of Himalayan salt lamps include: • Improving breathing problems and reducing allergies. • Less colds and flu (due to less airborne viruses). • Increased relaxation and calmness and less stress. • Improved ability to concentrate and work for longer periods around electrical equipment like computers. • Fewer headaches and migraines. • Reduced symptoms from disorders like rheumatism and arthritis. • An improvement in skin diseases. • Easier to get to sleep at night. • A better overall sense of health and well being.