The power of crystal healing is very much real and I have been practicing crystal healing for over 10 years. I am self taught, but there are crystal healing course that you can take, although they are few and far between and you might have to be willing to travel in order to participate. Healing with crystals is very much a personal journey and while there may be some standard practices, it is mainly what feels right to you is what is going to work. I read many, many books and then put my own spin on the practice and it has worked very well.
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Crystals for healing all have very special properties. I will be listing a few in this post to give you an idea of what ailments particular crystals are associated with and can be used to help aid in healing. The crystals healing power is very profound and can make all the difference to the person receiving the healing benefits. A crystal healing massage is also a very relaxing and amazing experience. The vibrations of the crystals very easily relax muscles and bring about a much needed balance in your life.
Here are a list of crystals used for healing and their attributes. You could very easily use this guide and others like it to help yourself by carrying around a gemstone or crystal that corresponds to something you are trying to get help for. Just having the crystal nearby can help!
Moss Agate - helpful in relieving stress and allergies brought on by weather and pollution. Helps to speed up recovery. Great for cleaning blood and bowels.
Amethyst – used to focus energy and is often used by healers. Used for blood and breathing problems and also great insomnia and headaches.
Blue Lace Agate- Great for de stressing and to help facilitate peace and happiness.
Orange Calcite – helps to heal the reproductive system, gallbladder and intestinal disorders. Can also reduce mucous and be helpful with COPD.
Kyanite – Great for restoring balance and stabilizing energy. Use in meditation.
Labradorite – a power stone used to stimulate imagination, see through illusions, meditate and to develop enthusiasm
Peridot – good for healing liver and gallbladder problems. It is also a great spiritual stone and can protect against negative feelings.
These are just a handful of examples, but the beauty of crystals alone are often times enough to bring peace. It is important to note that some stones are very powerful and should only be used by healers if you are attempting to use the crystal for healing. Never use crystal healing in place of traditional medicine.