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From as far back as the
days of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, through the ancient Mayan and
Hebrew civilizations, and including Far Eastern and Native American
cultures, crystals and gemstones have been used both in spiritual rituals
and as aids to physical healing.
Today the practice of using stones and crystals continues. Not only with
the aboriginal shamans of Australia who use stones to commune with
spirits, but with ordinary people across the world who claim extraordinary
results.
Practitioners of modern-day crystal therapy believe that the stones'
ability to work as conductors allow them to focus energy via a person's
thoughts to stimulate healing - both physical and non-physical.
However, in addition to medical controversy as to their efficacy, the use
of crystals for healing is not an exact science. There is plenty of
information available to describe which crystals and gemstones are good
for treating certain ailments or for the prevention of certain conditions.
The problem is that much of it appears contradictory.
Still, thousands of people world-wide swear by the use of crystals for a
variety of mental, emotional, and physical problems. There are numerous
claims that they aid such in diverse areas as harmonious relationships,
allergies, and spiritual awakening.
Crystals are used in meditation and spiritual ceremonies, laid on the body
during types of massage or bodywork, when a person is resting, or placed
in drinking or bathing waters. It is claimed that an odd number of facets
on the stone aid in healing, while an even number of facets create the
best energizers. Red, yellow, and orange stones are said to produce
energy, clear and aquamarine stones are healers, and lavender and
blue-violet stones create calming effects.
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