Does crystal healing work?

Oh the glass. These precious gems have traditionally been used to help relieve stress and heal the body, and are also made into fabulous necklaces, bracelets and anklets. So it’s no surprise that some people, including the rich and famous, have turned to crystal healing, a non-invasive therapy that relies on these clear, sparkling gems for their perceived restorative and healthy properties.

Some people say it’s all hype. But others, including well-known actors like Shirley MacLaine and Michael York, say that crystals have incredible mystical powers that can heal and protect. They believe that these pretty gems can do everything from protect people from muggers to help restore their dreams, and that they are more than a worthwhile investment.

The method is simple: crystals or gemstones are placed on parts of the body that are identified as “chakras” or that have a specific life force. The body has seven main energy centers and therefore seven corresponding colors attached to them, which is why multi-colored crystals are used.

The idea behind crystals is that getting rid of all that nasty negative energy in a specific place can aid in healing, which is what they’re primarily used for. They get rid of the bad and by doing so they heal and help bring in the good. Most crystal practitioners say that crystal healing is a way to focus on what your body needs, as a form of mediation. It is a complementary technique that is not intended to replace any type of medical care.

One way to look at it is this: If you’re battling long-term illness with regular hospital care, crystal healing along with your regular medications and therapies can help focus your optimism, give you a better sense of well-being, and help you. cope better. Or think of it this way: investing money in small pieces of crystal is nothing more than a complete waste of time, and a way for self-proclaimed crystal therapists to scam innocent and naive (and also desperate) people.

Types of crystal healing

Most people believe that crystal therapy only works if you visit a crystal practitioner. While this is the most popular method, there are other apps that can have the same effect (or no effect at all!). They include:

* As mentioned, visit a crystal healer, or someone who is trained in the art of crystal healing. Specific crystals may be placed on you to cure a certain ailment.

* Wear a gemstone or crystal to stay healthy, heal and protect you throughout your daily life.

* Place a crystal or several crystals on your bed. When you sleep you will feel recharged.

* Put crystals in your bath water while bathing for a moist and revitalizing experience.

* Use crystals during specialized crystal meditation. This can be accomplished by holding a crystal or placing it next to you. Try to meditate while concentrating on the powers of the crystals.

* Use them in crystal reflexology and/or massage. Rub soft crystals on your skin for maximum effect.

* Soak a crystal in water and then drink it (without the crystal!). For something a little more fun, make a crystal essence out of a soaked crystal or gem, water, and rubbing alcohol.

crystal rules

Followers of crystal therapy believe that you must follow these rules to get the most out of your crystals:

* Always thoroughly clean a crystal before handling it. Remember that you may contain the energy of another individual, so this is important. How you cleanse them is irrelevant, you can use water, light, herbs or pure sound vibrations if you wish.

* All good crystals need to recharge from time to time, so give them a break.

* Do not forget that when you acquire a new crystal you should always “schedule and dedicate it”, clearly indicating your intention. Do this before using it, unless you want all of its healing properties to be used up.

* Just like people, different crystals have different properties. Many people believe that crystals choose you for what they can offer you. Is the decision you made the right choice? Only you have the answer…

“Crystals changed my career”

Crystal therapist Lauren stumbled upon the use of crystals completely by accident, with life-changing results. She went to a crystal therapist for her mother’s urgency when she was pregnant with her second child.

“When a friend of my mom’s who was training to be a crystal therapist asked me to be her guinea pig, I was skeptical. It sounded a bit strange, but I wanted to be helpful. When we got there, I lay down on the table and the practitioner placed crystals in my body, he moved his hands a lot, but he never touched me.

“Suddenly, I could feel energy moving around me, moving in my hands and feet, although there was no physical manipulation at all. My feet began to tingle and I began to feel incredibly calm and relaxed.

“As I lay there, I suddenly found myself crying, just letting the tears go. I hadn’t cried at all in at least five years, and the emotional release was tremendous. It was amazing to feel such a release without anyone actually touching me or talking to me, I kept sobbing and it was a deep and cathartic feeling.

“Then I realized that I was crying because I didn’t want to go back to work. I was a teacher at the time and had gone back to work full time after the birth of my oldest daughter. I ended up feeling very sick and stressed, even though I figured I had to come back and do the same thing again after the baby was born.

“When I got up from the couch I felt immensely lighter, as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. The result of the treatment is that it helped me find the courage to go talk to my then-husband and explain how I felt about the pressure of full-time employment.

“It would have been too much for me to go back to the same job with the same hours, but I hadn’t been able to express how I felt before, or even realize how strongly I felt about it.

“Now I also work as a crystal healer. It’s amazing how someone who didn’t believe in crystals, who thought putting them on the body would have no effect, could now work as a crystal healer. But I kept an open mind and when I felt that the energy was moving was like a revelation to me. It opened me up spiritually over the years and changed not only my career, but my entire life.”

The verdict is crystal clear

Like magnetotherapy, crystal therapy is generally considered a non-invasive type of alternative treatment that may not have adverse effects and is therefore worth a try. That’s true, as long as you don’t forgo conventional medicine in favor of it, or dispose of the entire contents of your wallet in fancy glass that just collects dust on the mantelpiece.

If you want to try crystal therapy, try it. But you have to be open-minded, some would say extremely gullible, for it to work.

The information in the article is not intended to be a substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate health care provider.