PINK salt vs. FAKE salt

About half a year ago, I read that I should be using Himalayan salt as opposed to any other salt (because it was better for me).  I'm finally doing my research because, well, I'm just curious.

I'm curious because it seems to be everywhere ---> even in the middle of the mall in lamp form. Anyone who has recently been to the mall has probably passed the little aisle booth of salt lamps.  I've now added a Himalayan salt lamp to my Christmas list.

Ahhh, and I love rocks and minerals.  Another good reason to find out some info (putting my Geology minor to use).

So what exactly is the big deal?  It is very interesting, and I've put it in bullet form for your simple reading pleasure...

• This salt was protected from pollution because it was enveloped in lava and ice.
• Many people believe it is the purest salt that can be found.
• Himalayan salt contains the same 84 trace minerals that can be found in the human body.
• Less refined, larger pieces = less sodium intake per serving compared to table salt.
• It stores vibrational energy.

Also in my "research" (aka - googling it), I found out that table salt is stripped of all minerals and the added iodine is almost always synthetic!

In a nutshell, WHY is Himalayan salt better for you?  The same reason why any other WHOLE food is better for you --- it isn't fake and full of chemicals.