Crystal healing

Crystal and gemstone healing is an ancient alternative medicine and remains in use up to the present. It is believed to have been practiced by the people of the lost city of Atlantis, the Mayans and Hebrews. Crystals act as conductors of energy when placed on the body, in drinking water, in the bath, or used in a massage. They amplify and focus energies to heal deep within. They can treat various ailments like obesity, insomnia, congestion, and even cancer.

The first thing to know about in crystal healing is to familiarize one’s self to the chakras or energy centers in the body. There are seven of them, namely: the Root/Base Chakra also known as "Muladhara" represented by the color red: the Sex/Navel Chakra also known as "Swadhistana" represented by the color orange; the Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra, known as “Manipura” and represented by the color yellow: the Heart Chakra called "Anahata" and represented by green and pink: the Throat Chakra known as “Vishuddhi" and represented by the color blue; Brow/Third Eye Chakra known as “Anja” represented by the color indigo or dark blue, and lastly; the Crown Chakra also known as “Sahasrara” represented by the color white or violet. Healing can be made faster if the color that supports a particular chakra is used.

For crystal healing to work you must first believe. The energies produced by the gemstones can only be used if the wearer believes in its power. Different crystals produce different energies. For healing energies, use aquamarine and rose quartz. Yellow, orange and red stones cultivate energies, while blue or purple colors offer soothing effects and create a feeling of calmness. One must experiment to find what works best. It is said that the easiest therapy is to place seven clear quartz crystals for 5-25 minutes at the recipient’s chakra starting at the base and working upwards.

When removing the crystals, start from the crown chakra downwards. Or, one could try the single chakra therapy where the crystal or gemstone is placed on only one chakra. You should take care of your crystals, keep them in a safe place and don’t allow others to touch them. Clean them with cold water or put them under the sun to cleanse them of energies for next use.

Crystal healing promotes relaxation and facilitates stress reduction. It can treat various ailments by its simple touch. Unmistakably, crystals do show the crystal clear way to a healthy life. GP