| The power of crystal healing dates back centuries. | | | | threatening illness. |
| There have been records of ancient Egyptian using | | | | Below is a list of some of the specific areas you can |
| these crystals to help cure ailments. American Indians | | | | target and what crystals you should use: |
| as well as ancient Chinese have all been shown to | | | | 1. To relieve aches and pains the use of Amethyst |
| have used the healing power of crystals. This form of | | | | or Lodestones is recommended. Spread crystals of |
| healing is based on a belief system that has more to | | | | the same shape over various parts of your body while |
| do with the spiritual than the physical. As with many | | | | laying flat on the floor. If you have a headache put |
| alternative remedies, the success will depend greatly | | | | the crystal on your forehead. |
| on how open the person receiving the treatment is to | | | | This will help you get the energy flowing again. The |
| this form of healing. | | | | blockage of energy is what has caused the pain in the |
| The idea is that every person, or any living thing for | | | | first place. |
| that matter, has energy centers, or Chakras and are | | | | 2. To alleviate menstrual aches and pains use |
| surrounded by electromagnetic fields or auras. By | | | | Moonstones. Lay flat and place one on your forehead, |
| using the right crystals, with the right color, chemical | | | | one on each shoulder, and one on each hip. It's also a |
| makeup, and form, they can align these elements in | | | | good idea to carry one with you at all times when it's |
| the best possible configuration to help a person | | | | that time of the month. |
| achieve overall health and well being. | | | | 3. Relive stress by using a clear quartz at the top of |
| Of course, as with all types of alternative medicines, | | | | your head pointing up, a rose quartz over your heart |
| there are the naysayers. Usually those in the medical | | | | and a smoky quartz at your feet pointing down while |
| profession who mock the idea that a crystal can have | | | | laying flat on the floor. |
| any healing powers. They say there is no medical | | | | The bottom line with crystal healing or any type of |
| evidence to support the claims that crystals can | | | | alternative medicine is to remember that it doesn't |
| provide relief by simply re-aligning your energy centers. | | | | matter what the 'professionals' say. It's your body |
| Even the practitioners of this form of healing | | | | and your health and you have the right to try different |
| recommend you use this only as a supplement and | | | | approaches to your health care. Never underestimate |
| that you still use modern medical practices, particularly | | | | the power of the mind and the power of faith. |
| if you are suffering from a severe or potentially life | | | | |