Gem And Crystal Jewelry... The Power To Heal?

ences to the power of crystals and gems andoptimism, and self-discipline.
their use in spiritual and healing rituals can be found· Coral - Use coral to strengthen your
in the ancient Mayan and Hebrew civilizations.muscles and spine, and to promote bone and
Today the practice of using stones and crystalstissue regeneration. When it comes to your feels,
continues with ordinary people across the worldcoral can enliven and enrich your experience of
who claim extraordinary results.emotions.
By stimulating a person's thought, it is believed· Diamond - A symbol of prosperity and
that crystals stimulate healing - both physical andlove, diamonds increase personal clarity, trust, and
non-physical. Stones in the red family -- red,confidence. They also amplify your thoughts and
yellow and orange -- are prized for their ability toallow you to expand your strengths and positive
produce energy. On the other end of theattitudes.
spectrum, blue, violet, and lavender stones have a· Emerald: You'll breathe easier thanks to
calming effect. In between are the clear andthe positive effect of emeralds on your
aquamarine stones that having healing properties.respiratory system. Emeralds can also help you
Many people use and combine crystals to improveget a good night's sleep and are believed to
a variety of physical, mental, and spiritualreduce the pain of childbirth.
conditions based on the healing properties· Jade: The crystal of choice for courage,
attributed to each stone:knowledge, justice, compassion, emotional balance,
· Amethyst - This "spiritually uplifting"humility, generosity, harmony, wealth, and long life.
stone can reduce anger, and impatience.· Lapis: Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia,
· Aquamarine - This beautiful stoneshyness, nervous system, speech, hearing,
protects your heart and your immune systempituitary, inflammation, pain. Mind expansion,
and aids communications on allintuition, creativity, spiritual connection. Organize,
levels…especially on the physical andquiet the mind.
spiritual planes· Malachite: Let go with malachite. Use it
· Carnelian - The perfect stone forto release pain, reduce inflammation, and rid
targeting your body's system, carnelian is ayourself of anger and depression.
"stimulant" for your circulatory system, kidneys,· Ruby: It seems only natural that the
appetite, emotions, and sexuality. It bestowsred, red ruby is valuable for blood clots, blood
confidence, assertiveness, and an unstoppablecleansing, menstrual pain, and even impotency.
drive to succeed.Rubies simulate circulation and "amp up" the
· Citrine - Citrine can help with acidpituitary gland.
indigestion, food disorders, and allergies with· Sapphire: Sapphires are used to reduce
cleansing powers aimed at your spleen, kidneys,inflammation, lower fevers, and put an end to
liver, urinary system, and intestines. Mentally,nosebleeds. They are also valuable for helping you
citrine is valuable for emotional clarity, willpower,tap into your intuition.