Using Gemstones for
Health & Vitality
by Mary Franz
I’m a big proponent of alternative medicine and holistic
healing. Though I have a degree in clinical nutrition and a
background in more conventional medical practice, my knowledge
of conventional medicine is precisely why I believe that
alternative and complimentary medicine definitely have a place
in healing. There are many conditions, especially chronic
conditions, for which conventional medicine fails. Combining
conventional medicine with complimentary alternative care is by
far the best way to approach chronic conditions and common
ailments.
Native Americans believe that there is strength to be gained
in the rock. The “Stone People” as
they are called, contain energy and are associated with the
North on the Medicine Wheel. Each of the stones contains its
own qualities and when used properly, these gemstone
properties can produce healing, health and vitality.
Types and Qualities of Gemstones
Though it would be impossible for me to tell you about every
gemstone and every healing quality they contain (I’d have to
write a book!), let’s go over some of the gemstones and then
discuss the ways in which they can be used.
 Agate: Fantastic
for insomnia, dental health and gastrointestinal troubles.
Agate can increase stamina and offers protection, good
luck, balance, intuition and strength. It can inspire and
open the talent floodgates.
 Amber:
Detoxifies the body and is great for addictions and
alcoholism. Amber can relieve stress and works well for
chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia. It works well for
improving overall system health. Amber sooths, calms,
purifies and increases intellect and consequently
wisdom.
 Amethyst: Also
known as the “sobriety stone,” amethyst is fantastic for
alcoholism and addictions. It can relieve pain and is
suggested often for the management of chronic fatigue
syndrome, arthritis and fibromyalgia for which
conventional medicine offers little help. It can bring
tranquility into the lives of people who need inner
strength and spirituality especially when facing financial
or legal problems.
 Citrine: Great for
all organ systems and improving general health. Citrine
can also decrease nightmares as a protection stone and
provide physical energy, creativity, clarity and
intuition. It can be used in depression and grief to waken
the mind and is useful for calming mood swings. It may
help people with ocd (obsessive compulsive disorder).
 Emerald: The gorgeous green emerald is
helpful for any afflictions involving the mind. It is also
a “love” stone that can promote love and domestic harmony
by increasing sensitivity, loyalty, memory, mental
capacity, mental focus, romance, faith, honesty and
eliminating negativity.
 Moonstone:
Moonstone could almost be called a “women’s health” stone
in that it is capable of offering protection during
pregnancy as well as aiding in the regulation of the
control of the pituitary gland. It helps control water
retention, hormonal balance and menstrual troubles. If you
are seeking introspection, reflection, insight, intuition,
harmony, peace and protection, moonstone may help. It may
also help with weight loss.
 Rose Quartz: Another
protector during childbirth, rose quartz is also a healer
of the heart and emotional trauma. It can increase sexual
function and slow the aging process. It is useful for
migraines, sinus problems and ear aches as well as weight
loss, depression and addictions. It can improve kidney and
circulatory health as well as increase fertility.
Gemstone Practices
Those are just a handful of the many gemstones used in
alternative healing. The general advice is to allow the stone
to choose you. When you look at stones, which ones appeal to
you? Which draw your attention? If you have the opportunity to
hold and touch the gemstones, which feel right to you? So many
gemstones have overlapping qualities that there could be a
number of them that would benefit your health and
well-being.
Gemstones should be cleansed before use to remove the
energies of others that have touched them. You should also
purify your gemstones on occasion to keep their energies
strong. You may place your gemstone in a container filled with
non-iodized sea salt and let it purify for 12 hours.
If you find your stone in the outdoors, then spend some time
holding it for awhile before washing it under water to remove
the earth.
Using Healing Gemstones
There are many ways to use healing gemstones, but it’s
important to understand that gemstones are natural sources of
energy and you don’t really have to do anything elaborate to
obtain the energies. You can wear gemstones around your neck,
carry them in your pocket and place them throughout your
house.
Metal surrounding gemstones will block their energy, so it’s
important that your gemstone not be surrounded by metal as in
the case of some jewelry pieces. Do not place your gemstones on
a metal plate or container. Make sure the gemstones you
purchase are natural gemstones and not altered with dyes.
It’s important that you combine the advice given here with
the advice from your conventional doctor. This information is
in no way a replacement to your medications or any other
treatment that your doctor had recommended. Healing stones are
meant to boost your health plan, not take the place of it.
About the Author
This article was written by Mary Franz of
www.HealthyNewAge.com, the natural treatments blog and
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