Himalayan salt lamps are chunks of pink or orange-ish, mineral-rich salt with a light bulb inside. They usually cost under $20 and are available, among other places, at Walmart. And yet, some people find them miraculous.

"I suffer from bad allergies and had a hard time falling asleep at night so I ordered two because I wanted to see if they worked," says Jamie Mantyh. "I personally feel like they work wonders. My husband, on the other hand, thinks it’s a total joke."

Himalayan salt lamps are made (if they're the real deal) from deep underground mines in Khewra, Pakistan and are believed by some to provide health benefits because they are "natural ionizers," meaning they change the electrical charge of the air. However, there is no trusted scientific evidence behind these health claims. 

And yet ...

"They definitely helped improve the air quality within my apartment. I feel like my overall health and breathing is improved with them especially in regards to allergies," says Billy Haas. "I also think they are great benefit if you have pets because of all the added air pollution caused by them."

So does it matter that the health benefits of these glow-y lamps aren’t scientifically proven – especially if some people believe they are working in their favor? Probably not.

"And even if it ‘doesn’t really work’ they are so pretty and create pretty relaxing lighting. And are fun to look at," says Mantyh.

Mantyh, who actually has two lamps, added this Himalayan salt lamp fun fact:

"It needs to be wiped down from time to time because it gets mineral deposits on it," she says. "And it can get sweaty in summer when it’s humid."