Friday, February 12, 2010

Properties & Types Of Crystals

Those who choose alternative therapies rather than traditional Western medicine therapies may believe crystals possess healing qualities.


Some alternative medicine practitioners believe crystals can heal physical, emotional and spiritual problems by using the energy they emit. Crystal healing is not a medical therapy, which means the therapy does not actually function on the basis of any stringent medical practice or scientific law. Crystal healing is based on a belief system and is more of a spiritual healing process than a medical one. Ancient people, such as those of the lost city of Atlantis, the ancient Mayans and the ancient Hebrew civilization used crystals in this way. Different crystals are used to treat different problems; there is a crystal associated with pretty much any malady. Crystals may be used in the house, as jewelry or as part of treatment given by metaphysical healers. Many crystal healing practitioners suggest the use of this therapy only as a supplementary aid and not as the only treatment of any ailment or disease.


Quartz


Quartz is one of the most popular healing crystal used by those who believe in their efficacy.


According to the Crystals and Jewelry website, clear quartz brings general harmony and restores overall health. There are other types of quartz, each of their vibrations helping with specific areas. The rose quartz is associated with love and emotions, while the smoky quartz is believed to protect against negative energies. Quartz crystals are the most popular of the healing crystals for those who believe in this type of alternative therapy. Scientific research does not support the idea that crystals have healing properties.


Moonstone


Moonstone has a reputation for helping with conception.








According to the Astro Star website, moonstone is associated with strengthening intuition and opening the mind to other possibilities. It is said that it invites personal growth and change. If you are rigid and have trouble being spontaneous, this stone may help. This sky-blue stone may sharpen your focus and clear distractions. Moonstone is also believed to enhance one's emotional vision, bringing greater creative ability as well as freedom of expression. The Astro Star website also purports that moonstone can help with conception. Again, no scientific evidence supports these claims.


Citrine


Those who believe in alternative healing say Citrine promotes wealth and abundance.


Those who choose to use crystals instead of traditional medicine believe Citrine, an orange to yellow crystal associated with success, attracts abundance and promotes wealth. Believers advise you to place it in the far left corner of your house for best results. They also say Citrine can protect you from negative energy.


Aquamarine


Sailors may take aquamarine out to sea because they believe it will keep them safe.


Believers of alternative therapies say Aquamarine eases anxiety, calms the nervous system and improves mood. They assert it can also heal tooth pain, stomach pain, liver disorders and throat pain. In ancient times, as well as today, some sailors carry aquamarine because they believe it keeps them safe while at sea. Aquamarine, as the name indicates, is a blue-green color. Medical doctors and scientists claim this type of alternative therapy has no scientific evidence.


Amethyst


Believers of alternative medicine believe Amethyst may protect against negative energy at home or at the work place.


Believers of metaphysical healing assert that Amethysts protects against negative energy. This purple crystal is said to bring serenity and may aid during meditation. Amethyst is said to help remove toxins from the body and treats disorders associated with the heart, the nervous system and the digestive system, although there is no medical proof of this.


Considerations


The use of crystals for healing should not take the place of traditional medicinal care; rather, it should be used in addition to any treatment your doctor or medical provider prescribes. This type of healing is not a recognized medical or scientific phenomenon, according to strict Western medical standards.

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